EarlD
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Today I turned my first two single barrel pens - Le Rois. I've always turned two barrels at the time on the mandrel. Today I shortened the rod in my morse taper mandrel and was amazed at how much better the blank turned. With two barrels on I always have lots of chatter (I do sharpen the gouge) but had almost none today. I was able to turn lots closer to finished size before starting to sand today. I suspect that the mandrel, when used longer, is giving me some flexing. Does this seem like a possibility?
The mandrel is about 4 years old and came from either PSI or Woodcraft. Are there any better mandrels available? I know I could turn one at the time but with pens like the Comfort with a curve in the shape, It's much easier to turn both at the same time.
Suggestions?
Earl
The mandrel is about 4 years old and came from either PSI or Woodcraft. Are there any better mandrels available? I know I could turn one at the time but with pens like the Comfort with a curve in the shape, It's much easier to turn both at the same time.
Suggestions?
Earl