Sabaharr
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Just saw the Nova pen plank drilling jaws went on sale at Woodcraft. Were $44.99 now $24.99. I broke down and made the plunge finally.
Buy Nova Pen Drilling Jaws at Woodcraft.com
Buy Nova Pen Drilling Jaws at Woodcraft.com
I am still new to this (In fact, I am ordering my lathe this week LOL). What is the difference between using the chuck as opposed to using a mandrel to trun pens?
I am still new to this (In fact, I am ordering my lathe this week LOL). What is the difference between using the chuck as opposed to using a mandrel to trun pens?
Mentgian, the chuck is used to drill the hole in the blanks prior to inserting the brass tubes. A pen mandrel is used to mount the pen blanks for shaping after the tubes have been glued in. Using a chuck with the appropriate set of jaws is more precise than using a drill press to drill the holes in your blanks.
I purchased the pen jaws, what speed to you guys use when drilling? I guess it depends on the wood being used but is there a generic speed you use? Thanks
I purchased the pen jaws, what speed to you guys use when drilling? I guess it depends on the wood being used but is there a generic speed you use? Thanks
I pretty much keep my lathe belt on the middle setting, between 1100-2600 rpm, do you think 1100 is too fast?
Thanks