2020 Review Of The Axminster Evolution Pen Mandrel And Pen Turning!

[@michaelogden5958]

Nice video. I've been turning bowls and such for several years, but I've only been in the pen game for a couple of months. So, still looking around for methods and tricks. I've used both the drill press and the lathe to do the center holes. I prefer the lathe method. I'll definitely try the center drill step. Makes perfect sense. And... like you, I like to turn wood over acrylic any day of the week.

[@alanhill769]

I on the other hand was immediately drawn to acrylic because I found them so beautiful and such an array of colours. I have now made about 30 acrylic pens. I am just about to make my first wood pen. I must admit it did not take too long before I purchased a pen blank press and a pen drilling vice. I also added an extraction unit and a floor mat. Then I made a set of drawers to keep all my stuff in. Then various sets of bushes. Will it ever end ? Probably not. But I am having a lot of fun along the way. (There is no such thing as a cheap hobby). Have a wonderful day.

[@daandutoit9705]

Very nice video! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Suggestion: Use a smaller diameter push rod that fit into the taper or a dowel stick that fit tightly that will not damage the steel part. What I use to dislocate the no 1 morse taper, is a spacer between the chuck and tailstock, then turning the tailstock crank to retract the chuck towards the tailstock. Very controlled method.

[@henrysscrollsawworks6917]

Beautiful work

[@briansworkshop01]

James fantastic video never know how they were made fantastic thanks and yes I would like to see how the brass ?keys are made and remember#stay safe and make thanks. 🍺🍺👍👍

[@AnchorDesigns]

Brian Gardner thanks Brian, they are corona gadgets! I’ll do a quick one ☺️ you too mate 👍🍻

[@randomuser75]

Just saw this... I LOVE to drill for the tubes using the headstock center drill. You are not the only one that does that.

[@silascarter5850]

instablaster.

[@ReelSimpleThings]

Awesome looking pen mate. I used this video to jog the old memory 👊

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks👍

[@krissander1]

Pen press makes it so much easier, would like to see a bit more in the video about getting a good finish on the pen.

[@AnchorDesigns]

Thanks for the comment. Thought I was waffling on a little much as it was! I’ll mention it next time I am now using as a press an old sash clamp with leather pads :-) it works well. 👍

[@krissander1]

@@AnchorDesigns lol I was using an old G cramp, it was an absolute pain trying to hold everything in and keeping it square, pen press made a huge difference.

[@alexanderyoung8009]

hi what size of center drill are you using

[@AnchorDesigns]

BS3 from memory :) (Dormer Brand)

[@Terrance1964]

Look up the guy from prokraft he uses his lathe to push the components together