Mandrel Saver -- deal or dud?

[jimmyb]

Hi. Buying my first MT1 Mandrel for my cheapie lathe (first time pen maker)

I'm deciding if I should get the Pen Mandrel Saver too ? or is it just another unneeded add-on ? Or, does it really make a difference (perform better, help system last longer, etc....)

Any hands on thoughts?

Thanks !

 

[mwhatch]

I just turned my first pen with the PSI Mandrel Saver. I was just getting online to talk about it when I found your post. I must say, if you are not turning between centers, this is a definite plus. I love it, now I wonder how I managed without it. I turn most single body pens between centers, plus all off my sanding and finishing. I prefer to use a mandrel with a two body pen. I think the Mandrel Saver is the best $17.00 if have spent so far.

Morton

 

[ed4copies]

This weekend I plan to make a youtube showing an alternative made by a member, from Milwaukee.

Take a look at it--it's simple and works well.

 

[ghostrider]

I like mine.

PM sent.

PS.

Interested to see what Ed's going to show us.

 

[Xander]

I use a mandrel saver and would not be without it. Fast, easy, no brass nut... winner

 

[Tim'sTurnings]

I have one of the PSI Mandrel Savers. It works very good, I am just having a hard time getting used to the noise it makes.

 

[reiddog1]

Love mine!!!

 

[mwhatch]

Mine is just as quiet as can be.

Morton

 

[jmbaker79]

big improvement over not using one! picked mine up from klingspore awhile back. It isnt a tight fit to the mandrel though so I assume it would allow the mandrel to turn oor a tad, but the tailstock pressure prob. eliminates this. I have on occasion had the mandrel spin out of the taper, and since you cant see the mandrel, it just spins inside the saver, and takes a little while to figure out what the horrible noise coming from the lathe may be. Just ordered my dead and live center for tbc tonight, so soon it will collect a little dust. Wouldnt use a mandrel without it though!

 

[Glenn McCullough]

love mine, no noise.

 

[clapiana]

I agree I think it's a good invesent

 

[Tage]

It's the only way I've turned pens, so I can't compare it to a 60 degree live center......but I've been extremely happy with it.