mandrel

The first pen blanks I tried were slipping on the mandrel and I discovered the glue hadn't stuck. Applied more glue and left overnight. Stuck solid (I think). Tried to turn and they're still slipping, no matter how tight the brass nut is. Any advice would be appreciated.

Looks quite good. Not too difficult to make if you have the tools? https://www.pennstateind.com/library/PKMBLBX_INS.pdf

I have made 6 cone bushes from HPDE and I am wondering if I have done them correctly. The hole for them to go onto the mandrel is 6.5mm so what size should the narrowest part of the cone be? Gary

Hi, Do I need or is it advisable to buy a complete Mandrel set? Is this just over priced and can I get the same stuff cheaper if it is something that is better to have? 520 Origin Error Personally I think it is a lot of money but if it is something that would help me then I shall with a...

Hi all. Today while Stripping the plastic/ metal apart on spent shotgun shells I then cut out the nylon thick washer that fits inside the 'brass' head of the cartridge and have made some great nylon spacers to use on the pen mandrel. This saves the metal spacers being covered in CA and sticking...

I am a little confused, it's easily done and I am a complete beginner please forgive me. I am looking to get some basic tools and equipment ready for the big day. Looking at a mandrel, there are many adverts selling mandrells with a variety of collets , MT1 MT2 and "straight" for people like...

Yep well I was waiting to have a new light delivered because the day I decided to start pen turning again it broke so I had to order a new lighting panel (LED). At the weekend I started collecting all my tools and pen parts for a day in the garage turning a pen. So I found my mandrel and just...

I got a Clarke 40" lathe a while back and have used it quite a bit but want to get into pen turning, as it doesn't have a morse taper nor can a chuck be attached im not sure how to attach a mandrel if it is even possible at all, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi all. My name is John and I've just joined your group. I started turning pens last year and have made a few wooden and acrylic ones. Mostly slimline and euro twist pens. I bought my lathe from Axminster power tools and have the Axminster evolution pen mandrel. I am looking forward to any...

Hi all, At last I have retired and can make the long awaited start in to wood turning, I have purchased a lathe 1mt option,with variable speed option, lucky for me I have acquired tools, sharpening equipment, extraction and air purifier as well. Just in process of getting a Trend face mask. I...

Does anyone have any experience with using a pin chuck to turn closed-end pens? Have seen references to them in a few places so I thought I'd give it a try. I took a spare mandrel and milled a flat 3/32" deep on it to take a bit of 3/32" steel rod. It fits nicely into a 7mm tube but won't...

Hi, I picked up a cheap tester lathe to see if this is the hobby for me and my partner. However it has a 3/4 x 16 spindle not a morse taper. What type of mandrel will I need and can anyone point me in the direction of how to fit it?

Morning ladies and gents, I had an awful weekend in the workshop this weekend...... I went to the shop Friday evening and cut, drilled and glues a number of blanks up (2 siroccos, a mistral rb, a Chairman fp, and a few 7mm twist pens of various names.) I drill on the lathe using my nova chuck...

Hi All, I came across a great article by Mickr on the IAP forum on how to make a closed end pen using a standard pen mandrel. So I decided to give it a try. I loved the process and my favourite part is the making and installing of the plug. I am glad I used a small piece of 7mm pen tube as...

First a pic: This was difficult to turn, i messed up when truing up the ends a bit off made the whole mandrel wobble a bit when I tightened up the mandrel. So I had to fiddle around to get it to align with the bushings properly (I really need a new lathe). CA finish did not turn out perfect...

Hi All, new to the forum and new to turning really! but have a request for info please. I have tried several different mandil systems and still getting oval ends to the blanks. The lates system is the "mandrelless" system that has small spigots instead of a mandrel. The headstock end is perfect...

Hello All. I am very much a beginner at pen making/woodturning although I did occasionally use my Dad's lathe about 30 or so years ago and have kept all of his woodworking tools (but not the lathe). I spent some time researching lathes and equipment and eventually deciding I was mainly...

I have a rotur deluxe colleted pen mandrel and the brass collect is stuck in the body so I can't move the shaft and change the length to turn different sizes of pen blank :sob: Any tips on how to free up the collet from the body of the mandrel without breaking it?

Finished making a mandrel and made my first pen.

Hey all. I haven't made a pen yet but I do have a blank ready to go. I just need to finish making the mandrel and I should be ready to go.