KP
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Folks - I was going to try one of the mandrel saver doohickeys, and was wondering about the PSI version ($16) vs the CSUSA version ($40) which they call the "Precision Machine Pen Center".
I've also seen the "Better Mandrel Saver" which is advertised in the classifieds here, also $40 and comes with a mandrel and screws onto the headstock instead of fitting into the (headstock) MT. Could anyone comment on how that one compares?
It seemed in looking through the threads that folks were happy with the PSI, mostly. I'm strictly an amateur pen maker, so I don't need something that will hold up for hundreds of pens. OTOH, if one works better, I'd be willing to pay the extra to eliminate the frustration factor.
Thanks for all suggestions -
Ken
I've also seen the "Better Mandrel Saver" which is advertised in the classifieds here, also $40 and comes with a mandrel and screws onto the headstock instead of fitting into the (headstock) MT. Could anyone comment on how that one compares?
It seemed in looking through the threads that folks were happy with the PSI, mostly. I'm strictly an amateur pen maker, so I don't need something that will hold up for hundreds of pens. OTOH, if one works better, I'd be willing to pay the extra to eliminate the frustration factor.
Thanks for all suggestions -
Ken