Sawdust1825
Member
I did a search and didn't find a thread covering my question. I apologize if this is a repeat. My question is this. I am not a high volume pen maker and do it for fun and to sell a few and give a few gifts. My pen mill is a Rockler kit I picked up when first starting. It has been okay but not anything but average. It really leaves a lot to be desired when doing 7 mm size blanks like the slim lines. The clearance between the mill and the shaft is excessive and the brass tube ends up not getting properly trimmed when squaring the blank end. I know one option used by some is to sand the blank ends. However is there a good pen mill that works properly? I see there is a Whiteside but I don't know if that's the only option. I know the Penn State ones have the same complaint as the one I have with Rockler. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to all.