Testimonial -- Woodchuck Pen Pro

[PaulSF]

This tool ought to be illegal. Nothing can be that good without being illegal!

I just bought one, and I started using it even though I don't have a proper handle for it yet. And it's AMAZING. PR has been my nemesis, sending me back and forth to the bench grinder numerous times just to round the darn blank. I turned a PR blank to round in just a few minutes with the Woodchuck. I had to stop myself from taking the entire blank down to chips and dust, I was having so much fun.

And now I've turned it down to the size I want, and I think I might just start my sanding with...micromesh. Yes, you read that correctly. Micromesh. It's that smooth.

This tool ought to be illegal. I'm calling the cops.

 

[skywizzard]

Paul,
I have the older model of the standard woodchuck and have experienced the same thing. I find that I often only use a skew for final shaping of the blank ends. Properly used the woodchuck can leave a surface that requires little to no sanding. I often start with 400 paper. But... if you are too aggressive, the chuck can take chunks out of PR and especially some of the harder resins.

 

[PaulSF]

I did discover a small chip, right at the edge of the blank where it meets the bushing. I've put a little dab of thick CA on that, and will try to shave it down tomorrow.

 

[Mark]

Very cool. I've found the same with acrylics. Finished turning with the Woodchuck Pen Pro and go straight to MM, polish and wax.

My sand paper is feeling neglected.. :biggrin::biggrin: