My first real mandrel

[PatrickR]

I just finished this. Ultra machinable high tolerance rod. This was really nice to work with.
I've been using Beaufort mandrels but need one to do caps for step less pens.

 

[Hodsdonr]

Is that brass or Acrylic. Never heard of Ultra Machinable High Tolerance Rod.
Nice bit of machining you did.

 

[Paul in OKC]

I used to get TPG material (turned, polished, ground). It is tougher than mild steel, but very machinable, and dead on size.

 

[rherrell]

I use 12L14 for my mandrels, it has lead in it and machines like butta'! It's also easy on my customers EXPENSIVE triple start dies!

 

[PatrickR]

Is that brass or Acrylic. Never heard of Ultra Machinable High Tolerance Rod.
Nice bit of machining you did.

I should have been more specific. Steel 12L14. Carbon steel with lead.
my finish could be better but I haven't turned much steel, still happy with it.

 

[Paul in OKC]

I use 12L14 for my mandrels, it has lead in it and machines like butta'! It's also easy on my customers EXPENSIVE triple start dies!

Yep, 12L14 machines great! Will finish better that 1018.