Gatsby Grande questions

[Herb G]

Does anyone have experience turning these pens?
Does the blank have to be 1" or can you use a standard 3/4" blank for these?

I'd appreciate any feedback for these pens.
Thanks.

 

[mecompco]

I've done half a dozen of these--3/4" is fine. I forget the exact bushing size--you might even get away with 5/8" if your drilling setup is accurate.

Here's one I did (and sold) a while ago. It is in Algerian Briar, which was no more that 3/4".

 

[Herb G]

Thanks for the info. I bought both sets of bushings when I got them.
For the regular Gatsby & the Gatsby Grande, that is.
That is one smooth looking pen.

 

[mecompco]

Thanks for the info. I bought both sets of bushings when I got them.
For the regular Gatsby & the Gatsby Grande, that is.
That is one smooth looking pen.

Thanks! Just looked up the bushings on the IAP phone app--the Grande uses .525" bushings, so 5/8" being .625 probably wouldn't work, but 3/4", no problem at all.

Looking forward to seeing your creations.

Regards,
Michael

 

[Smitty37]

Thanks for the info. I bought both sets of bushings when I got them.
For the regular Gatsby & the Gatsby Grande, that is.
That is one smooth looking pen.

The PSI catalog says 3/4 x 2.5 inch blank

 

[Herb G]

Actually, for the Grande pens, the directions require a 1" blank.
That's why I asked.

 

[qquake]

I've turned a couple, and both were with 3/4" blanks. One was round, and the other square. No problems with either.

 

[Herb G]

That's good to know that I don't have to make a jumbo blank for these pens.
Thanks so much for the info.