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Hello All,
I hope you are well. I was watching rjb woodturnurs videos on kitless and I saw some sort of a mandre like thing and I went to where Bob said to look at purchasing them but they are all out of stock and I have not found another place to but them. Does anyone know of a place?
 
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If the size you want isn't there you can always get some Delrin rod and make your own.
 
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Is that what you are looking for?

www.turnerswarehouse.com

Beaufort Ink Mandrels for Kitless/Custom pen making | Turners Warehouse

These precision-made tools are perfect for kitless and bespoke pen making, ensuring a professional finish every time. Improve your pen making process with these high-quality mandrels.
www.turnerswarehouse.com

If the size you want isn't there you can always get some Delrin rod and make your own.
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Im not sure... I have never made a kitless before I really want to though.
 
Hi Alex!
Another resource is Rick's custom tools. He is a member on IAP and does an amazing job. I have one of his tool posts and it is fantastic.

It would be a bit more labor intensive but allows you more freedom of design. See the link below for not only his custom mandrels but for a lot of other helpful tools.

"Custom Made" penturning tools/accessories

This thread is Closed. But here's the link to my New PDF catalog. https://www.penturners.org/threads/ricks-custom-made-tools-pdf-catalog.180009/
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X-crAFt custom ink said:
Hello All,
I hope you are well. I was watching rjb woodturnurs videos on kitless and I saw some sort of a mandre like thing and I went to where Bob said to look at purchasing them but they are all out of stock and I have not found another place to but them. Does anyone know of a place?
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Do you have any taps and dies to start this venture of kit less pens..?? Because if you don't these mandrel will be of no help to you. These mandrels are designed to screw your cap or body onto to turn the outside of the pen, but you likely figured that out already. So you need a mandrel for each size of thread you decide to use for your kit less pen.
Once you decide on what size you are going to make your pen in let me know and I will send you a set of mandrels, one for cap and one for the body. You pay the shipping.
Lin
 
You can get a set of transfer punches at Harbor Freight for $11 that can be used as mandrels. Choose the closest size and use some blue tape on the punch to get a firm fit. I use this method as well as various mandrels I've turned from delrin, wood and aluminum. I think Rick Harrell can make you custom pin chucks also. I don't like the 'screw in' type mandrels - I've had too many sections blow apart.

The transfer punch has the advantages of 1) very cheap, and 2) very fast set up 3) don't have to spend a lot of time making your own custom mandrels. Disadvantages 1) not as firm a grip as a screw type mandrel or pin chuck 2) have to be careful to place your blue tape symmetrically so the cap/body/section is not spinning off center. If you plan gentle shaping operations and light sanding, the transfer punch works fine.
 
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I recommend making your own out of brass or aluminum if you can. It's one of the most simple things you can make on a metal lathe. Just turn the OD for the thread and the OD for the part that fits into the chuck. Use the die to thread. I made mine just to get used to the metal lathe I had access at the maker space. Got me tuned up for turning the pen body/section and cap.
 
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