TruStone

[Fraser woodworks]

A few TruStone pens. Really like working with it.

 

[jimm1]

Good looking pens right there.

 

[magpens]

Great looking pens !! You've inspired me to try Trustone.
What sort of drill bit did you use to drill the tube holes ?

Mal

 

[Fraser woodworks]

One of the tricks with TruStone is cut the blanks long and don't drill thru, prevents blowouts

 

[magpens]

I was wondering what type of drill bit you use for Trustone .....
carbide-tipped, high speed still, cobalt ..... or what ??

Thanks,
Mal

 

[brownsfn2]

I use High Speed Steel and if I have done a few TrueStone in a row I sharpen it a bit.

 

[Fraser woodworks]

Standard HSS Drill bits. Keep the heat down and you're ok. TruStone doesn't like high heat. Same when you are turning and sanding. The blanks shown are rated easy for turning. There are TruStone blanks that have a higher difficulty, so pay attention when you order. I get mine from Bear Tooth Woods and they will have a rating for each blank.

 

[magpens]

Thanks for replying.

Mal

 

[cacardon]

Those are beautiful. I just ordered my first piece of true-stone. Really looking forward to it.