chris_11
Member
Hello,
that is a Berlin pen in nut. Its definitely not perfect but I am in my first weeks of pen turning. I did cut the wood by 45 degrees to make the grain coming better out. It is a challenge to keep the drilling in line on diagonal cut wood. Best seem to be low rev and start with a shorter drill. This is without a brass tube and has only a 6.3mm (1/4 inch) drill hole. From both sides a M7x0,75 thread, which holds surprisingly well in wood. I make the thread with a Akku drill by hand, since the higher rev than hand turning the thread makes it easier to cut a thread in wood.
I struggled with the CA finish, since the new bought CA is probably already too old. Have to buy new one tomorrow.
Any hints are welcome.
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Christian
that is a Berlin pen in nut. Its definitely not perfect but I am in my first weeks of pen turning. I did cut the wood by 45 degrees to make the grain coming better out. It is a challenge to keep the drilling in line on diagonal cut wood. Best seem to be low rev and start with a shorter drill. This is without a brass tube and has only a 6.3mm (1/4 inch) drill hole. From both sides a M7x0,75 thread, which holds surprisingly well in wood. I make the thread with a Akku drill by hand, since the higher rev than hand turning the thread makes it easier to cut a thread in wood.
I struggled with the CA finish, since the new bought CA is probably already too old. Have to buy new one tomorrow.
Any hints are welcome.
br
Christian