Hi, I want to be able to turn pens between centers....I know I need a 60 degree tailstock but what do I use for the head stock...I'm buying from PSI, can anyone tell me what accessory to get. I have a #1 MT lathe. Thanks guys. Also, do I need bushings (for 7mm) if so, who can I get them from.
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arioux
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Hi,
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Forget PSI and deal with Johnny. The best and he has everything you might need. And he will help you getting started.
http://www.penturnersproducts.com/
JBCustomPens
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Exactly.
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nava1uni
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I agree, he is the best to deal with and his products are great.
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I really sort of hoped someone would answer my question(s). I have nothing against Johnny --- I don't even know him yet--- but I do have a $50 father's day gift certificate at PSI.
I really sort of hoped someone would answer my question(s). I have nothing against Johnny --- I don't even know him yet--- but I do have a $50 father's day gift certificate at PSI.
KenV
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You will need a MT1 dead center -- there are several sources including penturners products.com. Littlemachineshop.com is a good place for small machinist parts and gear.
You have the choice of using the deadcenter - live center into the brass tubes and use of calipers to set size or purchase of special bushings. Normal mandrel 7mm bushings do not extend into the tubes, and cannot be used without mandrels. John Goodwin does make special mandrels which extend into the tubes and fit the live/dead centers -- so go to penturnersproducts.com for those.
I suggest the bushings for 7mm because it is easy to distort the tubes to too much pressure on the cone shaped live/dead centers. Without the bushings, you need to be much more delicate with the tools and pressure on the blank.
I have had very good dealings with John and expect you will have a likewise experience.
I turn both ways - with and without mandrel, and am growing to prefer the without mandrel. I use regular mandrel style bushings in many cases, but check them carefully to assure the are well made with holes centered and the ends square. I have a series of Panache style pens I am doing that with now. The solid feel allows confidence to be a bit more adventuresome with those pens which have more material to play with.
You have the choice of using the deadcenter - live center into the brass tubes and use of calipers to set size or purchase of special bushings. Normal mandrel 7mm bushings do not extend into the tubes, and cannot be used without mandrels. John Goodwin does make special mandrels which extend into the tubes and fit the live/dead centers -- so go to penturnersproducts.com for those.
I suggest the bushings for 7mm because it is easy to distort the tubes to too much pressure on the cone shaped live/dead centers. Without the bushings, you need to be much more delicate with the tools and pressure on the blank.
I have had very good dealings with John and expect you will have a likewise experience.
I turn both ways - with and without mandrel, and am growing to prefer the without mandrel. I use regular mandrel style bushings in many cases, but check them carefully to assure the are well made with holes centered and the ends square. I have a series of Panache style pens I am doing that with now. The solid feel allows confidence to be a bit more adventuresome with those pens which have more material to play with.
ldb2000
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PSI does not carry dead centers for either MT1 or MT2 . They also do not carry bushings for turning 7mm pens between centers .
Thank you...That's what I needed to know. I'll look to Johnny for bushings and the dead center.