George_Clark
Member
I'd like some recommendations for a pen mill to square the ends of my pen blanks to the tubes from members who have actually used the product they are recommending.
I purchased a "complete pen mill set" form Woodcraft and promptly ripped the end off the first two blanks I tried to square. It doesn't seem very sharp and it certainly is death on dymondwood. Does anyone have a source for a carbide mill they are happy with.
Perhaps my technique is lacking. I'd be happy to hear how you use your mill.
I've been squaring on my disk sander, but that only works if the blank is square and drilled straight, and a lot of my stabilized blanks resemble a dog's rear leg and don't get drilled straight.
Thanks in advance for your input.
I purchased a "complete pen mill set" form Woodcraft and promptly ripped the end off the first two blanks I tried to square. It doesn't seem very sharp and it certainly is death on dymondwood. Does anyone have a source for a carbide mill they are happy with.
Perhaps my technique is lacking. I'd be happy to hear how you use your mill.
I've been squaring on my disk sander, but that only works if the blank is square and drilled straight, and a lot of my stabilized blanks resemble a dog's rear leg and don't get drilled straight.
Thanks in advance for your input.