Professionally sharpened Pen mills

[Rudy Vey]

I just want to let you know that I got my pen mills back from Paul Huffman, and must say they are superb!! They never cut so good even when they were new and I had touched them up with a diamond hone.
This was very much worth every $ I paid for it and the turn-around was extremely fast. Thanks Paul!!!

 

[Paul in OKC]

Thanks, Rudy. (checks in the mail []) Seriously, the offer is still there. $10 for the first one, $5 each for additional ones. If you send your drill bits in with the mills, I will touch them up as well for .50 each.

 

[PenWorks]

I'm down with that, sent you an e mail. The only thing I seem to cut with my pen mills is my fingers [] I have been using my disc sander for the past year. Don't worry Paul, there is no RUST on them []

 

[PenWorks]

I will secound what Rudy said. Got mine back today, I almost cut my fingers just taking off the protective tape Paul put on them ! Thanks Paul, great job....now where are the instructions to keep them sharp []

 

[Paul in OKC]

now where are the instructions to keep them sharp []

Leave the tape on[][]

Thanks, Anthony

 

[lkorn]

Originally posted by Paul in OKC
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now where are the instructions to keep them sharp []

Leave the tape on[][]

Paul,
I just sent you an email requesting shipping directions, however, a better seet of maintenance instructions than the above WOULD be appreciated []

 

[Paul in OKC]

however, a better seet of maintenance instructions than the above WOULD be appreciated []

Sorry, I just couldn't resist. I think the best way to hand sharpen is the way most seem to do with a stone or diamond thing, on the flute, NOT on the 'face'. If you can keep the stone flat on the face, it can work, if not you'll end up creating a negative rake tothe edge, which will cut poorly if at all. Just be sure to maintain about 10 degrees angle (I sharpen them at about 7 on the machine) This should work for a few touch ups, eventually they will need to be trued up with a machine grind.
BTW, when sending mills, You can remove the shaft if you want. I have a jig made that I use, but you can leave the screw in.[]