Just getting started and read the books

Dec 04, 2003 3 Replies
D

I have a new Jet Mini and a few kits and turning tools and am basically ready to try this out. I have sat down and read two different books and think I have the basics but I still have a few questions if its alright.



First, squaring the ends of the blanks, can I get this done effectively with my sanding station or do I need to buy a barrel trimming tool for the drill press? Second, I didn't find anything that says approximately what speeds the different operations require. I'm only assuming that you start off with the slowest speed until you get a cylinder? Lastly, I have one mandrel with five bushings - I'm assuming it's 7mm but it doesn't say - do I need more mandrels? Thanks for any input.



Don


Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
P

Not really. You need to square the ends of the blank to the BRASS TUBE. Using a sander, you are only squaring the blank to the sides. The pen mill squares the blank to the tube regardless of the shape of the blank.

The work is small and captured between centers. Personally, I turn at the fastest speed possible right from the start and olny slow down when sanding.

No. The mandrel will fit all pen kits. It the BUSHINGS that vary in size.

Peter Teubel Milford, MA

formatting link

Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
P

Hmmm. That's interesting. I know that all the kits at Woodcraft use the standard

7mm mandrel.

Peter Teubel Milford, MA

formatting link

Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required