"Grabber" Closed End Mandrel

dankc908 · Mar 2, 2013

Has anyone, on this forum, used this closed end mandrel from PSI? The "Grabber" Closed End Mandrel System for #2MT headstock threads at Penn State Industries if so what do you think? I am trying to move towards more "unique" pens and thought I'd like to try a closed end or a desk pen. All thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated!

Dan

triw51 · Mar 2, 2013

Good question Dan I was thinking the same thing and am courious to see what is posted

Whaler · Mar 2, 2013

I use the ones from Arizona Silhouette. They are very high quality and a proven design.
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fitty · Mar 2, 2013

I use the pin chucks from rherrell and pleased with the results. Looks like the "grabber" is limited to 7mm and 8mm tubes.

WoodCarverOH · Mar 2, 2013

I also use the ones from Arizona Silhouette. They are very good and have held up for a few years now.

tommax · Mar 2, 2013

Closed end made with 7mm mandrel

Yup, I used it to help me make a closed end Majestic Jr. The PSI mandrel is for 7mm tube based kits, I had to use electrical tape to build up the 7mm bushing to 10.5mm for the closed end body.

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Hubert H · Mar 2, 2013

It works - not very sturdy - if you are careful it does the job. 7 and 8 mm only.

RonSchmitt · Mar 2, 2013

+1 on the Arizona Silhouette mandrels.