Triming label cast pen blanks.

ol salt · Jun 24, 2023

What is the best way to trim label cast pen blanks and get square ends?

calabrese55 · Jun 24, 2023

ol salt said:
What is the best way to trim label cast pen blanks and get square ends?

Are you asking about cutting the label before it is applied to the blank or the trimming after it is applied to the blank?
Also are you printing your own labels / graphics?
calabrese55

target64 · Jun 24, 2023

If discussing before applying l would Use a programmable cutter like cricket or silhouette.

JohnU · Jun 24, 2023

For trimming the label prior to casting I use a razor blade. You'll want them oversized to make sure you cover the entire brass tube. Cutting them to an exact size will be a problem if you don't get them perfectly straight. For blanks already cast I use a pen mill or sanding jig.

ol salt · Jun 27, 2023

calabrese55 said:
Are you asking about cutting the label before it is applied to the blank or the trimming after it is applied to the blank?
Also are you printing your own labels / graphics?
calabrese55

Triming both ends of the blank before turning on my lathe and getting them square

calabrese55 · Jun 27, 2023

there are several ways to accomplish that. I mostly use a sanding disc with a 90 degree jig and quit when I get to the brass tube.
Here are several youtube vids
general link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=trim+pen+blanks
specific vids on the subject