Around The Shop Episode 7 - Correcting Custom Cut Brass Tubes

[@adamcone6856]

Just cut brass tubing using a mini pipe cutter and a drill motor. Works extremely fast using both hands. I then took the cut pieces and placed one in the chuck using needle nose pliers. I then used a needle file to deburr the inner wall while rotating in the drill motor chuck. File for the top edge surface while in running drill motor and all done! I’m making fret marker dots for inlay. I used what I had and it worked very well.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Adam. Regards, Bob

[@DragonGateDesign]

Awesome idea, and great of you to share it. Just makes it so much easier to begin making custom pens. Great work

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Shaun Kennedy Thank you Shaun. Regards, Bob

[@robertevans6481]

The longer tubes 10 inch is a better deal in the long run and a great time saver. Thanks for showing that tip, cause i was going to ask about that very soon....

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Robert Evans Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@scottie1769]

That's a great way to cut custom tubes Bob. I do it a little differently. I cut the tube 1/8"-1/4" oversize, glue it into the blank with the deformed piece of the tube sticking out. Then I run it through the TS and its ready to go. The glue and wood keep the brass tube from getting distorted again. Thanks for sharing.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+TexasScott That should work great, it would also work with a sander, I've done that a few times. Regards, Bob

[@opasworkshop8373]

Thanx 4 sharing Bob. u have some very good tips.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Opa's Workshop Thank you Opa. Bob

[@juliekearney2571]

Hi Bob could you tell me where you got the 10” long 7mm tubes , I want to make some longer pens, thanks a lot joe

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Julie, I got them at www.penstateind.com Regards, Bob

[@juliekearney2571]

Thank you 😊

[@CaseyMartin707]

Great video Bob. Also, I didn't forget about sending you a couple blanks, I've just been really busy with my shop and school. I will try to send a couple out sometime this week. Wish you the best.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Casey Martin Thank you Casey, No problem, I understand. My kids keep me running around here. Bob

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Good morning Bob . Harbour freight makes a mini cut off saw that might work well for this . A friend of mine has something similar he uses to cut his arrows . Works good.I'll email you a vid. of it .

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+glen mckelvey Thank you Glen, I've heard about it but never look at it. Maybe it's time. Regards, Bob

[@roberthelveston2823]

Good video .. Thanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+robert helveston Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@richardentwistle8980]

If you cut 7 mm tubes you can insert a 1/4" steel rod then cut with mini cutter. No dents or distortions . Tried turning your style one-piece pen and it looks and works great. About two years ago, l started turning plastic and it was a disaster- blow outs, shattering s ,etc. saw your review on plastics , tried the ones you suggested and had great success. Would you do a review of drill bit you have used and like ? Not startling that manufacturers of products always think their products work best. Keep up your good work !!! Rich

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Rich. Regards, Bob

[@valborchardt3596]

Hi there Bob, please tell me, when you glue blanks together for pens, how long do you have to leave it before you can turn them??? many thanks, val

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Val Borchardt Hello Val, It really depends on the pen kit. However, if your just making up a bunch of blanks 5 to 5.25 inches is the normal length. Sorry, I wasn't sure of the metric conversion. Bob

[@LittleBullseye]

I have never done this, but from the outside looking in would it be easier to cut it a pinch long and take it to a sanding belt or wheel and sand it to the exact length?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Matthew Wilson I have done that and it works great too. Bob

[@LittleBullseye]

awesome. I am thinging if making one of your slimline pens that are modified.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Matthew Wilson Send me a photo, I'd love to see what you come up with. Bob

[@patricklenz699]

Ok it may be just me. But are you saying. Pins. Or Pens Cause I always hear. Pins. Just asking

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Patrick Lenz May be my mid-western accent. I'm saying pen as in ink pen. Bob

[@patricklenz699]

Well from. Chicago. Area but I just couldn't get it. I did see your post but had to ask. It was a very good post. Thanks again. If and when. I get to start turning I hope to do something as close to yours as I can. Thanks again Patrick