BigShed
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Just to show that a metal lathe comes in handy not only for pen making, but also for making tools for making pens and other related items.
I was asked a few weeks ago to make a closed end mandrel to make closed end perfume atomisers, as in the attached photo (I did not make that one, nor is it my photo
)
I decided to use the same methodology I use in making standard closed end mandrels, just fatter to fit the bigger perfume atomiser kit tube.
Here is the completed mandrel next to a standard closed end mandrel for a Baron.
With the perfume atomiser tube next to it.
With the tube mounted on it.
Note that the flats on the mandrel and the custom made 2 flat nut were done on my mill, as were the 4 slots. The 4 slots were necessary to spread the pressure evenly inside the tube.
The sizing bush is a separate, replaceable, item.
I was asked a few weeks ago to make a closed end mandrel to make closed end perfume atomisers, as in the attached photo (I did not make that one, nor is it my photo
)I decided to use the same methodology I use in making standard closed end mandrels, just fatter to fit the bigger perfume atomiser kit tube.
Here is the completed mandrel next to a standard closed end mandrel for a Baron.
With the perfume atomiser tube next to it.
With the tube mounted on it.
Note that the flats on the mandrel and the custom made 2 flat nut were done on my mill, as were the 4 slots. The 4 slots were necessary to spread the pressure evenly inside the tube.
The sizing bush is a separate, replaceable, item.
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