bluesguitar
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I have the PSI "mandrel saver" mandrel and it's great IMHO-- no fuss and no worry about overtorque and bending the shaft. This mandrel comes in one size, designated as 7mm and all the bushings for the different kits fit onto it.
I haven't been as happy with all the PSI kits and have been looking to try some of the Berea kits, which look to be a higher end product (?).
Anyway, the sites that sell Berea (I've looked at Bearwoods and Lee Valley) have two different mandrels, "A" and "B" so I'm a little confused.
First off, is it correct that the "A" is the same as the 7mm mandrel I have from PSI? The Berea kits I like appear to require the "B" mandrel so I guess I have to buy one of those?
Also, the "mandrel saver" design seems so much better than the old style with the brass nut, why aren't all the manufacturers going that way?
Thanks,
Mitch
I haven't been as happy with all the PSI kits and have been looking to try some of the Berea kits, which look to be a higher end product (?).
Anyway, the sites that sell Berea (I've looked at Bearwoods and Lee Valley) have two different mandrels, "A" and "B" so I'm a little confused.
First off, is it correct that the "A" is the same as the 7mm mandrel I have from PSI? The Berea kits I like appear to require the "B" mandrel so I guess I have to buy one of those?
Also, the "mandrel saver" design seems so much better than the old style with the brass nut, why aren't all the manufacturers going that way?
Thanks,
Mitch