Daniel
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I have anouther topic for just general discussion.
THis one is what you consider the Ultimate pen press would include. No need to give a full design suggestion. just if there is a feature you would like to have in a pen press please mention it.
1. I have always thought that a screw would be much better than a ram,(as in a C clamp rather than a drill press) to give better control over pressure and over pressing transmissions. The problem is that screwing in and out gets tedious.
2. it needs to have a clamping range that fits the smallest to the largest parts that need to be pressed. I am thinking pressing the nib on a long wood pen would be the small end. no idea what the largest would be.
3. I prefer holding everything vertical rather than horizontal but the ultimate press would have to allow the user to decide.
4. heavy enough to be used just laying on a bench but still offering the capability of being bolted down in either the vertical or horizontal position.
5. no marring surfaces where the pen parts contact the press.
6. strong and sturdy (no play) etc. built to last a life time.
7. some sort of cradle to hold the parts (not sure this one is possible)
8. includes transmission press guides for both Cross and parker refills. (no more over pressing or guessing if you have the transmission set to the right depth.
9. easy to work with. I here lots of comments about Pauls Vice and how easy it is to load and unload blanks. so a wide open design that leaves room for your hands.
I am considering trying to design one and have found a good quick action screw clamp. problem is it is expensive (very expensive) and if presses where going to be made out of it they might as well be top drawer in every way.
ok fire away with any thoughts you have had. and Thanks
THis one is what you consider the Ultimate pen press would include. No need to give a full design suggestion. just if there is a feature you would like to have in a pen press please mention it.
1. I have always thought that a screw would be much better than a ram,(as in a C clamp rather than a drill press) to give better control over pressure and over pressing transmissions. The problem is that screwing in and out gets tedious.
2. it needs to have a clamping range that fits the smallest to the largest parts that need to be pressed. I am thinking pressing the nib on a long wood pen would be the small end. no idea what the largest would be.
3. I prefer holding everything vertical rather than horizontal but the ultimate press would have to allow the user to decide.
4. heavy enough to be used just laying on a bench but still offering the capability of being bolted down in either the vertical or horizontal position.
5. no marring surfaces where the pen parts contact the press.
6. strong and sturdy (no play) etc. built to last a life time.
7. some sort of cradle to hold the parts (not sure this one is possible)
8. includes transmission press guides for both Cross and parker refills. (no more over pressing or guessing if you have the transmission set to the right depth.
9. easy to work with. I here lots of comments about Pauls Vice and how easy it is to load and unload blanks. so a wide open design that leaves room for your hands.
I am considering trying to design one and have found a good quick action screw clamp. problem is it is expensive (very expensive) and if presses where going to be made out of it they might as well be top drawer in every way.
ok fire away with any thoughts you have had. and Thanks
