Thread: Pen Mandrel Purchase Question - Family Woodworking

Yes, it is a loaded question. You will need more than just a pen mandrel. You need pen bushings for the type pen kit you select, correct size drill bit, method of squaring the ends of the blank with the tube once it is glued in the blank, i.e., a pen mill, sander jig or such. Insure get the correct size mandrel for the pen kit. There is an "A" and a "B" size. "A" for smaller kits and "B" for the larger pens. You need a live center for your tail stock that has a 60' angle to it. Pen mandrels have a 60' indentation in the end.

My suggestion, if you have never made one before is to get a video. PSI use to have a free on, which is pretty good. As far a purchasing from PSI, it is not a favorite for a lot of people. They are slower than most, but I have never really had any problems with them. For faster service and good products there are a bunch of places on the internet. You also get better prices if you stay away from PSI, Woodcraft or Rocklers those types. Here are a few:

http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/

http://www.beartoothwoods.com/catalog/

http://www.woodpenpro.com/pen_kits/index.html

That is just a few, there are many.

You may know about the http://www.penturners.org/ if not it is a good place to learn any and everything you want to know about pen making.

I'm sure others will chime in here.

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