Bikerdad
Member
So, I picked up the PSI Turn Between Centers Mandrel System #2MT, and I'm liking it, a lot. Except for one thing....
I can't get the toolrest up close when turning a short single barrel pen, the rest is too long. I have the Robust 4" and 6" rests, and I also have the Jet stock rest. There's no way I'm going to cut down my Robust rests, but.... I don't even use the Jet rest anymore. So, is there any reason y'all can think of that I shouldn't cut it down, AND is there anything I need to know about cutting cast iron?
Other options would be to make some wee spacers to I can get enough spread, but I'd prefer to keep the pen bushings up against the mandrel shoulders.
I can't get the toolrest up close when turning a short single barrel pen, the rest is too long. I have the Robust 4" and 6" rests, and I also have the Jet stock rest. There's no way I'm going to cut down my Robust rests, but.... I don't even use the Jet rest anymore. So, is there any reason y'all can think of that I shouldn't cut it down, AND is there anything I need to know about cutting cast iron?
Other options would be to make some wee spacers to I can get enough spread, but I'd prefer to keep the pen bushings up against the mandrel shoulders.