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I have not turned too many pens, but I have noticed that on more than one occassion I seem to have an offset turning, in that when the kit is put together one end of the finished tube will have an area where it stands pround of the end cap or similar.

I do have a vibrtion when using the mandrel which has been there since day one. The bar appears to be straight when put against a flat metal surface. ie the lathe bed, but there is a wobble when you put the lathe on, but dont bring up the tailstock. The kiss test is spot on.

I do not get it with chucks etc.

It appears to be at the morse taper end as well which would or should be less likely, I would have thought.

Any tips on what to look for?

[QUOTE="ni9eofse7en, post: 148757, member: 821"] I have not turned too many pens, but I have noticed that on more than one occassion I seem to have an offset turning, in that when the kit is put together one end of the finished tube will have an area where it stands pround of the end cap or similar. I do have a vibrtion when using the mandrel which has been there since day one. The bar appears to be straight when put against a flat metal surface. ie the lathe bed, but there is a wobble when you put the lathe on, but dont bring up the tailstock. The kiss test is spot on. I do not get it with chucks etc. It appears to be at the morse taper end as well which would or should be less likely, I would have thought. Any tips on what to look for? [/QUOTE]

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