jimmyz
Member
I have turned quite a few pens with bushings. My normal procedure is to turn the blank down just proud of the bushings and then finish up with sanding to 400 grit before applying the finish (normally CA for wood).
My current project has to be turned without bushings (at least one end and I decided to not use bushings for the other end for "practice"). Although I've been fairly happy with the pens I've made, I would like to improve the quality of my pens, and I think that not using/relying on bushings is one thing that would improve my pens.
I'd like to hear from some of you, who don't use bushings, how you approach this part of the penturning process. How close do you turn the blank before sanding to the final diameter of the associated pen part? How do you check the fit before assembling the pen?
Appreciate any help you can give me.
My current project has to be turned without bushings (at least one end and I decided to not use bushings for the other end for "practice"). Although I've been fairly happy with the pens I've made, I would like to improve the quality of my pens, and I think that not using/relying on bushings is one thing that would improve my pens.
I'd like to hear from some of you, who don't use bushings, how you approach this part of the penturning process. How close do you turn the blank before sanding to the final diameter of the associated pen part? How do you check the fit before assembling the pen?
Appreciate any help you can give me.