View Full Version : Anyone made a pen mandrel??
DSEL74
12th April 2013, 09:16 AM
Anyone made a pen mandrel??
Got plans or drawings, simple DIY version??
wheelinround
12th April 2013, 06:55 PM
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f69/pen-mandrel-sizes-85683/
KBs PensNmore
12th April 2013, 08:29 PM
Check out Rick Herrel in the International Association of Penturners website, saw one there last night. Basically a round steel bar that fits inside the tube, machined with a small flat and a bit of smaller round bar sitting in the machined flat.
Regards
Kryn
Big Shed
14th April 2013, 08:07 PM
Are you talking a plain mandrel, eg nominal 7mm?
Or are you talking about a closed end pen mandrel?
DSEL74
14th April 2013, 11:57 PM
Are you talking a plain mandrel, eg nominal 7mm?
Or are you talking about a closed end pen mandrel?
Ummmmmmmmm yes:whatonearth:
HazzaB
15th April 2013, 12:59 AM
Why bother trying to re-invent the wheel ???
a normal mandrel can be brought for less than $20.00 and. Closed end one can be sourced for not a great deal extra, just gotta ask the right question.
HazzaB
DSEL74
15th April 2013, 08:25 AM
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f69/home-made-closed-end-mandrel-145819/
arose62
15th April 2013, 03:25 PM
Yup, at least two.
The first was a bit of rod, with tape wrapped around it to make the diameter right, and the second is shown here
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f69/mace-ing-pen-106334/#post1047719
Cheers,
Andrew