Single step bit for JoWo #6 nib unit

[its_virgil]

Spent some shop time tuning my use of this step bit for the JoWo #6 nib unit.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[macethegrouch]

Very creative, swapping 4 bits to drill for the nib is a hassle.

 

[duncsuss]

Nice work on the step drill, Don - but it hurts seeing the beat-up tip of that nib. Looks like you might have screwed the cap on before checking the internal clearance ... don't ask how I know that's one way of getting into this condition.

 

[d_bondi]

Looks just like the one I got from Rick Herrell (@rherrell).

It definitely speeds up the process over 3 or 4 separate drill bits.

 

[its_virgil]

Nice work on the step drill, Don - but it hurts seeing the beat-up tip of that nib. Looks like you might have screwed the cap on before checking the internal clearance ... don't ask how I know that's one way of getting into this condition.

The bit is from Rick Harrell and it definitely speed the process. The nib is now my shop nib. And yes, mis-measured the cap hole a few pens back. I trust you hurt will soon subside.

 

[duncsuss]

The bit is from Rick Harrell and it definitely speed the process. The nib is now my shop nib. And yes, mis-measured the cap hole a few pens back. I trust you hurt will soon subside.

Rick is the man - he's made bits for me in both Bock & JoWo #5 and #6 sizes, and one for my "normal" cap (M13x0.8x3). Cuts down on all the bit changes and ensures alignment, double-win.

 

[its_virgil]

Rick is the man - he's made bits for me in both Bock & JoWo #5 and #6 sizes, and one for my "normal" cap (M13x0.8x3). Cuts down on all the bit changes and ensures alignment, double-win.

I started using Rick's sliding tap and die holder. It uses ER32 collets to hold the taps and die holders. Accuracy greatly improved. Sold my Niche sliding tap and die holder. Collets not included.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[hooked]

Rick is the man - he's made bits for me in both Bock & JoWo #5 and #6 sizes, and one for my "normal" cap (M13x0.8x3). Cuts down on all the bit changes and ensures alignment, double-win.

Just so people know, I recently sent Rick a #8 Magna Carta steel nib that you can get from Meisternibs and tap to make me a step drill. It works great and he now offers a step drill for the #8 nib too.