Squaring large diameter

[philk]

I am beginning to make the larger diameter pens such as the El Grande. How do you square the ends on these larger pens[?] The barrel trimmer kit from Woodcraft only goes up to 10mm. Thanks[?]

 

[wdcav1952]

Phil, many of us make adapters. I use Corian, drill a 1/4" hole in it and then turn it down to where it fits through the tube of the kit. Obviously you would need two for the El Grande. I like corian as it is more stable. If you use scrap wood, drill a 7mm hole and glue in a slimline tube prior to turning. Both of these will fint on the 7mm shaft of your kit and end mill the larger kits. BTW, label your adapters! [8D]

 

[Rifleman1776]

Many use failures from 7mm jobs. Just turn the failure to fit. Voila, you have custom adapters.

 

[philk]

Thanks for the info. I'm new to this penturning but I'm fast becoming addictive.

 

[kent4Him]

It amazes me that they have not come up with barrel trimmer shafts for the Jr. series. Just the number sold in group buys would justify creating them.

 

[ScribbleSticks]

Phil,
Arizona Silhouette sells adapters made out of UHMW plastic or delrin. I got a block of UHMW plastic from Woodcraft and use it turn my own adapters. Like wdcav1952 states above, just drill 1/4" hole and turn them to the inside diameter of your kit tubes. The 7mm pen mill will slip into the 1/4" hole and the rest is just the same as squaring up any other blank. If you can't find Corian or UHMW plastic pieces around, let me know and I can send you some for the cost of postage.