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Caution using barrel trimmers I only use them by hand most protude being longer than the brass therefore putting your other hand in line for an unexpected hole and without the feel necessary for accurate estimation of how aggressive these beasts are so many blanks are ruined this way especially our burled and tough timbers. A sanding disk can be your best friend.

Carrying out so many checks and balances has been a marvellous introduction to pen making these problem solving methods will become second nature and able to contain the hobby within boundaries. Have fun mate.

Peter.

[QUOTE="Penpal, post: 219644, member: 122"] Caution using barrel trimmers I only use them by hand most protude being longer than the brass therefore putting your other hand in line for an unexpected hole and without the feel necessary for accurate estimation of how aggressive these beasts are so many blanks are ruined this way especially our burled and tough timbers. A sanding disk can be your best friend. Carrying out so many checks and balances has been a marvellous introduction to pen making these problem solving methods will become second nature and able to contain the hobby within boundaries. Have fun mate. Peter. [/QUOTE]

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