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Ultimate pen assembly instructions2/20/2023 Also perfect for squaring up the pen blank ends after gluing in the pen kit tubes. The big jaw profile provides a vibration-free solid grip for all sizes of pen blanks and an accurate centered hole every time. The NOVA Pen 'Plus' Jaws easily convert your NOVA chuck into a fast and accurate Pen Blank drilling facility. If you only require turning pens then this would be the choice. If using Option 2 you will need a means of holding the pen blank for drilling.Įither of the chucks shown are suitable provided you purchase either the following With the Jacobs Chuck, the drill bit is stationery and you turn the pen blank. Most recent lathe tailstocks are either a #1 or #2 Morse Taper. Use your lathe, to do this you will require a Jacobs style chuck either key or keyless Just set up the vise once and drill all of your pen blanks in the exact centre. Even when you change the pen blank size there is no need to adjust the jig - it adjusts automatically. The vise jaws on the jig at left move in and out together ensuring a precisely drilled hole in the centre of your pen blank. It allows you to drill into the exact centre of your pen blanks. Quick Action Self-Centring Pen Blank Drilling Jig If you own a Drill press this is one option, you will require a means to support the blank while you drill the hole to take the brass tube. You will need a drill bit to suit the diameter of the brass tube included with the pen kit. The basic mandrel may require the use of spacers for the shorter length pen tube kits to apply the holding power necessary while turning. The mandrel saver is an excellent tool as it slides over the mandrel for support and with the aid of the tailstock, you make adjustments for varying pen kits which all have different lengths of pen blanks also able to control the amount of pressure to secure the pen blanks for turning. Good for those new to pen making if and when mistakes are made, you’re not throwing away a lot of money for one pen. The included 7mm drill bit is great for those starting out the 7mm slimline kit is usually the go-to kit, included 5 slimline pen kits in the packaging, and the cheapest per pen price. For different kits, you need to purchase the appropriate pen kit bushes. Includes the mandrel, this is compatible with most of the pen kits sold on the market. PSI Mandrel Saver Complete Mandrel Package -#2MT Without EVS you manually change the speed by stopping the lathe and change the position of the drive belt on the motor and headstock pulleys. Having EVS you can simply dial up/down to your chosen speeds. With acrylic blanks, the heat generated from high speed will start melting the acrylic. If you use the lathe to drill your pen blanks, I like to keep the speed slow.
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