Dale Allen
Member
Looks like I don't need to sharpen my pen mill or get a new one after all. :biggrin:
I had been messing around with these wooded chuck adapters and it turns out to be a great way to trim the ends. It just takes some time to set up but it works good. I checked all 4 ends by running the pen mill against them by hand and they are all good to go. The ultimate test will be when I get this pen finished and check. You know how you can hold it up to the light and look for a gap between the hardware and wood? Then I'll know.
I have several sizes made and I have been turning the blanks round prior to any cutting. What it does do is adds time to the whole process. However, I think I'm done trying to make a pen fast. I have dozens of those. Besides, it is the process that is fun and the result that is satisfying. And, I just cannot seem to stop so if they take longer now then so be it.
If more details are needed, just ask.
I had been messing around with these wooded chuck adapters and it turns out to be a great way to trim the ends. It just takes some time to set up but it works good. I checked all 4 ends by running the pen mill against them by hand and they are all good to go. The ultimate test will be when I get this pen finished and check. You know how you can hold it up to the light and look for a gap between the hardware and wood? Then I'll know.
I have several sizes made and I have been turning the blanks round prior to any cutting. What it does do is adds time to the whole process. However, I think I'm done trying to make a pen fast. I have dozens of those. Besides, it is the process that is fun and the result that is satisfying. And, I just cannot seem to stop so if they take longer now then so be it.
If more details are needed, just ask.