Hand cutting pen blanks

[RednaxNewo]

Hello! I hope this is the right place to ask this. After many google searches and perusing the forums I cant seem to find what I am looking for, at least partially because I don't know what it would be called. I saw on a video somewhere someone cutting a pen blank using what looked like a japanese pull saw in some sort of jig. The pen was held securely in a sliding jig that allowed the pull saw to cut perfectly straight. I cannot seem to find this jig or any evidence of similar techniques anywhere. If anyone knows where this jig came from or how I could replicate it, please let me know! Thanks a bunch

 

[jttheclockman]

It is called a miter box. They have been around a long time and come in various models and gadgets added to them but the simple ones are basically a couple 2X4 with slots cut in them. Do a google search and you will see many examples.

 

[KenB259]

There are ones that are very accurate like this one.

 

[KenB259]

Unless you are segmenting, it's not really important to start with a squared blank. You square it up after gluing in the tube. You need to square to the tube, not the blank. Segmenting, another story.


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[magpens]

There are other alternatives, depending on the application.
If you are wanting to cut square ends on a blank with a fairly square cross-section, this device may work for you :-

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/saws/saw-guides/102544-veritas-right-angle-saw-guide

 

[darrin1200]

I love the idea of this Bridge City saw. It is a table saw fitted with a straight blade.
What I hate about it is the price. If you watch the videos of it, it is very impressive. Extremely quiet and minimal dust.


Bridge City Pro

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[Curly]

Darrin it's on the list for "When I win the lottery....." purchases.

 

[dogcatcher]

Several years ago I was given these pics about a homemade miter system. A project that never happened for me. Maybe someone can figure this out.

 

[darrin1200]

Darrin it's on the list for "When I win the lottery....." purchases.

Mine to. You could cut blanks in the living room, watching TV.

 

[Curly]

Or in the shop watching the new TV in the new bigger shop.