ctubbs
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Right off the bat, let me say this is not a rant on PSI. They have given me good service and fair prices in the past.
OK that off my chest, here is my question and back story.
When I first thought about turning some pens, I purchased from PSI one of their starter kits. This kit came with 10 rosewood blanks to go along with the 5 pens and 5 pencils, 20 pieces. Being a complete newby at turning and a bit cheap, I dug out some scrap wood I had on hand and saved the "real" blanks for when I was more confident. Having put them away, I forgot about them. The other day out they popped. I glued in the tubes and thought the blanks were shorter than the ones i cut for myself and made sure that one end of the tube was flush with the end. On half of the blanks the tube sticks out the other end anywhere from 0.020 to 0.037". Is this too much to shave off? How will it affect the assembly of the slims? How much tollarence is there in the inside barrel length of a slim? I submitted on Thursday a question to PSi but have not heard yet. They do seem to be a bit slow on email response.
There is only one place that I know of that just might the knowledge that I seek and that place is right here on IAP. You pen turners are a great source of knowledge and are willing to share. Thank you.
Charles
OK that off my chest, here is my question and back story.
When I first thought about turning some pens, I purchased from PSI one of their starter kits. This kit came with 10 rosewood blanks to go along with the 5 pens and 5 pencils, 20 pieces. Being a complete newby at turning and a bit cheap, I dug out some scrap wood I had on hand and saved the "real" blanks for when I was more confident. Having put them away, I forgot about them. The other day out they popped. I glued in the tubes and thought the blanks were shorter than the ones i cut for myself and made sure that one end of the tube was flush with the end. On half of the blanks the tube sticks out the other end anywhere from 0.020 to 0.037". Is this too much to shave off? How will it affect the assembly of the slims? How much tollarence is there in the inside barrel length of a slim? I submitted on Thursday a question to PSi but have not heard yet. They do seem to be a bit slow on email response.
There is only one place that I know of that just might the knowledge that I seek and that place is right here on IAP. You pen turners are a great source of knowledge and are willing to share. Thank you.
Charles
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