GPDMTR25
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Thinly slicing blanks
I searched around and located several jigs I thought would assist me in pen making. The first one was from VisExp, Syzygy Pens (http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37349). It allows me to safely cut veneer without tear out. I modified the jig so I also can use it to thinly slice a pen blank. The photo shows how I sliced a thin piece off of the maple blank. The piece on the top is used to hold down the blank so I don't cut the clamp. The blade slightly cuts into this piece. The jig allows me to cut the sheets of veneer I purchase from CSUSA.
The other jig allows me safely cut inserts from pen blanks so I can use them to make pens with knots. (http://www.coleman-family.org/g2/main.php?g2_itemId=1646) I'm finishing my table sled. I plan on installing some tee-nuts on the sled so I can screw the jig onto the sled. I will mark the tee-nuts so I can easily use it in 30, 45 and 60 degrees. I like this jig because it's make it very safe to cut small inserts from a pen blank.
Angela
I searched around and located several jigs I thought would assist me in pen making. The first one was from VisExp, Syzygy Pens (http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37349). It allows me to safely cut veneer without tear out. I modified the jig so I also can use it to thinly slice a pen blank. The photo shows how I sliced a thin piece off of the maple blank. The piece on the top is used to hold down the blank so I don't cut the clamp. The blade slightly cuts into this piece. The jig allows me to cut the sheets of veneer I purchase from CSUSA.
The other jig allows me safely cut inserts from pen blanks so I can use them to make pens with knots. (http://www.coleman-family.org/g2/main.php?g2_itemId=1646) I'm finishing my table sled. I plan on installing some tee-nuts on the sled so I can screw the jig onto the sled. I will mark the tee-nuts so I can easily use it in 30, 45 and 60 degrees. I like this jig because it's make it very safe to cut small inserts from a pen blank.
Angela
