Hello All,
I'm just starting out in this process I took a class at the base wood shop and then got hooked and didn't want to spend to much time at the shop so I bought a lathe, press, and tools to work at home. I bought a 30 pen kit from woodcraft and so far I haven't been to successful with it I've tried two blanks and each one blew out when I got close to the bushings. I think it might be something to do with my drill press not drilling through the exact center (I'm using a square to find the center) any tips for a new person would be appreciated. I have finished two pens at the hobby shop one Koa wood and the other Teak so could it be the wood in the kit? Thanks
Rob
I'm just starting out in this process I took a class at the base wood shop and then got hooked and didn't want to spend to much time at the shop so I bought a lathe, press, and tools to work at home. I bought a 30 pen kit from woodcraft and so far I haven't been to successful with it I've tried two blanks and each one blew out when I got close to the bushings. I think it might be something to do with my drill press not drilling through the exact center (I'm using a square to find the center) any tips for a new person would be appreciated. I have finished two pens at the hobby shop one Koa wood and the other Teak so could it be the wood in the kit? Thanks
Rob