Pen Wizard

[titan2]

Well, just got off the phone and ordered the Pen Wizard for a Friday shipping date. They said that it comes with the Type A Pen Mandrel.....the Type B Pen Mandrel can be had in its place (should be avail on Fri).

QUESTION: Should I opt for the Type B or stay with the Type A that comes with it........it's the same cost? Does it really matter? Why would you choose one over the other?

Thanks for your input on this!


Barney

 

[DCBluesman]

You only need a "B" mandrel if you make the Berea kits that call for it (El Grande, Churchill, Perfect fit and a few others, I think.) All PSI and CS USA kits and most Berea kits use the "A" mandrel.

 

[Rick_G]

Most pens use the type A, some use the B, you will likely want both eventually. Take the A most of the cheaper kits such as slims etc use it. The A is .250 inch and I just measured my B at .292.

 

[BRobbins629]

If you're spending that much on a tool and accessories, get both. Will save you postage when in a short while you wish you had the one you didn't order.

 

[sparhawk]

Woodcraft sells some of the berea bushings that are "b" in an "a" size.