pen press plans

Re: pen press plans

Don Henthorn

>I have plans somewhere on this computer, but right now I can't fond them. If I do I'll give you a holler.

Re: pen press plans *LINK*

MikeinCapeMay

>John,

How about this one:

Best,

Mike


Pen press

Re: pen press plans

bill dotten

>do you have a drill press? It works fine for me.

Re: pen press plans

Terry Quiram

>John

I use my drill press as well and don't have any trouble.

Terry

Dimensions

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida

>A fellow sent me these dimensions for that press:

Here are the measurements for the pen press parts:

Handle - 14"x 3/4"sq stock - roundover first 7".

Lever Blocks - 2"x 3/4" sq stock

Joiner - 4"L x 1 1/2"W x 3/4"

Notches in Joiner - 1 1/2"d x 7/8"w

Slide - 4 1/2"L x 3/4"sq stock

Stop - 1 3/4"L x 3/4" sq stock

Drill press

Fred in NC

>A drill press will work. You need to chuck a piece of wood or plastic in it, to act as a ram. It can be turned easily, with a tenon to fit the chuck. I don't like using metal bolts for that purpose.

The main reason for not using a drill press is CONVENIENCE. When I am turning pens I leave my vise in position all the time. If you don't turn a lot of pens at a time, that should be no problem. You can always drill holes in all the blanks ahead of time, and then use the drill press as a pen press.

That said, I like vertical pen presses much better. A cheap arbor press works well, and a lot of penturners use them.

Re: pen press plans

Stuart Johnson

>A short pipe clamp works great. I had already purchased a press from one of the supply outfits and then saw the pipe clamp or I would have saved the money on the press.

Re: pen press plans

John

>thanks to everyone who has responded. Yes, I do have a drill press, but like the idea of having a dedicated pen press. I have a lot of scrap oak and will probably build one. any other plans are still welcome.

thanks

john