tylandr
Member
Hello All,
I'm new to this hobby and would like to think the money I just spent will be worth the frustration. Can somebody explain the following?
The bench top lathe came ready for a MT #2, but the mandrel in the starter kit is a # 1. Would I be better off buying a #2 MT mandrel or a sleeve that is #1 on the inside and #2 on the outside?
When I tried to insert the mandrel on the blanks (with the tubes glued and dried 24hrs), one of the pens slid to easily and when I tried turning it, I couldn't get a gouge to take any off. The other pen would have had to have been forced down the mandrel. Either blank accepted the tubes during the glue up phase and I was sure to clean any excess glue during the squaring off process.
And finally, one pen that did turn as expected, blew out a large piece just as I was nearing the bushing. I thought I was making it only to lose it right at the end.
I know this is long and probably rambling, but I'd like to think I didn't make a mistake here. If you can help me, I will certainly appreciate it!
Thanks in advance.
I'm new to this hobby and would like to think the money I just spent will be worth the frustration. Can somebody explain the following?
The bench top lathe came ready for a MT #2, but the mandrel in the starter kit is a # 1. Would I be better off buying a #2 MT mandrel or a sleeve that is #1 on the inside and #2 on the outside?
When I tried to insert the mandrel on the blanks (with the tubes glued and dried 24hrs), one of the pens slid to easily and when I tried turning it, I couldn't get a gouge to take any off. The other pen would have had to have been forced down the mandrel. Either blank accepted the tubes during the glue up phase and I was sure to clean any excess glue during the squaring off process.
And finally, one pen that did turn as expected, blew out a large piece just as I was nearing the bushing. I thought I was making it only to lose it right at the end.
I know this is long and probably rambling, but I'd like to think I didn't make a mistake here. If you can help me, I will certainly appreciate it!
Thanks in advance.