turnin4fun
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Hi I am fairly new to making pens, I have been thinking about getting a pen press, does anyone know which one is better?
Thanks in Advance!
Thanks in Advance!
This is the one I'm using, and am very happy with it. The Flip up stanchions for quick mandrel length adjustment makes adjustments so very easy.
Milescraft Turners Press | Pen Making | Craft Supplies USA
I use these, since I have the knowledge/ability to turn a #2 MT when I got into the hobby:
Artisan Pen-Ultimate Assembly Tool | Pen Making | Craft Supplies USA
I've tried some of the "purpose made" pen presses and have not been happy with them. About 18 months ago, I read about someone using a Zyliss bench vise as a pen press and they had great things to say about it, so I bought one off of Ebay and absolutely love it. Super easy to control the amount of pressure and can be moved to sit whereever you want it. I've also used my lathe as a press, but found this to be much easier and convenient. Here's one on Ebay starting at $30
VUNDER VISE (ZYLISS) WORK TABLE VISE CLAMP FROM WORK SHOPS CAST ALUMINUM | eBay
Just a thought...
Jim Smith