ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
I ordered a couple of sets of bushings and a few kits the other day (personal stuff). Before making any pens, I mounted the bushings on the mandrel and turned on my lathe. Bushings APPEARED to be turning "out of round".
So, I got out a "broad felt tip" and just touched each rotating bushing, in turn (they were sandwiched together, so they would keep turning).
Rather than write a book here, after a lot of "futzing", I realized what the problem is----the hole in the bushing is larger than my standard mandrel. Well, I HAVE a couple "B" mandrels, so I tried to put them on it----NOPE!! Too small a hole.
So, a word to the wise----if you buy new bushings, check them before making pens.
I don't want to "throw stones at" anyone, so I will only say I know for a fact these were made in China.
So, check your bushings---if you order new ones---BEFORE you make the pen!!
So, I got out a "broad felt tip" and just touched each rotating bushing, in turn (they were sandwiched together, so they would keep turning).
Rather than write a book here, after a lot of "futzing", I realized what the problem is----the hole in the bushing is larger than my standard mandrel. Well, I HAVE a couple "B" mandrels, so I tried to put them on it----NOPE!! Too small a hole.
So, a word to the wise----if you buy new bushings, check them before making pens.
I don't want to "throw stones at" anyone, so I will only say I know for a fact these were made in China.
So, check your bushings---if you order new ones---BEFORE you make the pen!!