pen press

[mick the pen]

Hi all, inside turners retreat cataloge they had a spring loaded pen press this is different to the one on there web, does anyone no the code i lost my cataloge. regards mick

 

[L200arg]

I've got a catalogue mick but it's in the workshop can have a look tomorrow for you if no one beats me too it.

 

[Jim]

If it is the one that you change length buy using the hinged springs then i have seen it in the shop and was tempted to put it in the shopping basket but i didn't dare when the war office caught me with it in my hand ...

 

[Neil]

Is it the Milescraft pen press (4700 - Turners Pressâ„¢ - Milescraft) to which you refer, if so then here is a list of stockists:

Milescraft - European Support - Milescraft

I think the flip over depth stops are a great idea but the fulcrum on the presure handle is exactly the same gauge and construction as others on the market and will buckle under a stubborn pen. Reinforcement will be needed.

 

[Walter]

I tested one of these for Woodturning magazine. My review is available on line.

Milescraft Pen Press for Turners - The Woodworkers Institute


I now own one and my opinion has not changed. I take Neil's point about the gauge of the metal on the fulcrum but it is no better or worse than other brands in this respect. In my view if a pen needs so much force to assemble that it will damage the press there is something wrong with the pen.

I have fitted t-bolts to mine so that I can fasten it down to the mitre slot in the bandsaw table when in use to keep it steady.

 

[mick the pen]

thats the one jim

 

[mick the pen]

thanks neil tried that link but still could not find anyone who stocked it cheers

 

[Walter]

Why not give David Green at Turner's Retreat a call. I have always found him very helpful.

 

[L200arg]

Mick the code for the pen press in the turners retreat catalogue is PP300 price £39.75
Hope this helps. It's the same one I have got it works very well never had any problems with it.

 

[mick the pen]

Pen press

Arrived today, havent had chance to use yet.

 

[fionaspens]

Hi Mick,
I just wondered if you'd had chance to use your new pen press - would you reccomend it?

Fiona