Hello, I decided to try turning a few pens for fun. I picked up supplies and a couple slimline kits.
My first three pens exploded off of the tube while turning them. I think it's because the holes are a bit too big so the tube isn't getting glued in securely enough.
I'm using a brand new brad point bit (7mm) and using a jacobs chuck in my tailstock. I've set my speed to 500 rpm and I go slow, but the hole is still wider than the bit, every time. I must be getting some wobble or something somewhere but I can't figure it out.
Any help would be much appreciated.
My first three pens exploded off of the tube while turning them. I think it's because the holes are a bit too big so the tube isn't getting glued in securely enough.
I'm using a brand new brad point bit (7mm) and using a jacobs chuck in my tailstock. I've set my speed to 500 rpm and I go slow, but the hole is still wider than the bit, every time. I must be getting some wobble or something somewhere but I can't figure it out.
Any help would be much appreciated.