First TBC Pen...

[panamag8or]

Okay, I'm hooked on TBC, now. :biggrin:
Jr. Gent in rhodium from Smitty, blank from ElMostro(part of trivia prize).

 

[Jim Burr]

Two things Lee...Cool work and the fit looks sweet!! But the important question is...how'd you like BTC?

 

[Tom T]

Very cool color. Nice fit and finish. We're do I get the bushing to do tbc?

 

[mikespenturningz]

Nice job on this pen.

 

[panamag8or]

Jim, I loved turning between centers. The blank felt really solid on the lathe, and I was able to dig in a little more, to take more off with each pass. One tip: make sure there is no glue in the tube, or the bushings get jammed in tight. I had to knock one out with a punch when I was done.

Tom, I got the bushings from Johnnycnc, a member here. He has all you need to get started.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I'm eager to try tbc soon too. More eager for single tube kits then two tubes. ;-)

 

[Bobostro61]

Ok, newbie question here... What's TBC?
Oh, nevermind...

 

[BSea]

I started out TBC, and I can't imagine ever using a madral for pens. As mentioned by panamag8or, the bushings by Jonnycnc work great. I have them for many of the pens I do over & over, but now, when I try a new kit, I just use calipers to get to final diameter. While his bushing are really great, they aren't a requirement for TBC.

 

[plano_harry]

I do the same thing Bob does. I prefer having the bushings for kits I do often, but for a new kit I go TBBBC - turning bare bushing between centers :tongue:

Harry

I have to put in a plug for JohnnyCNC -- if you get his bushings, he will cut you a deal on a carbide tipped dead center that is a real good price.

 

[Wingdoctor]

Turn Between Centers. You do not use a mandrel.

 

[Fishinbo]

Like it. Definitely a very cool pen. Like the colors and has a great fit. Well done!

 

[MarkD]

I go TBBBC - turning bare bushing between centers :tongue:

What does "turning bare" have to do with the type of bushing you use?