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Milescraft TurnersPress

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3.0

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Evolution has taken a leap forward in the pen turning industry. The Milescraft TurnersPress features a one piece solid steel handle, improved cam linkage for total control and smooth pressing action, flip-over aluminum coarse stops and a micro-adjustable press pad that allows for fine tuning of pens up to 5-3/4" in length. With up to 300 lbs. of pressing force (not that you will ever need it), this will be the best press that you have ever owned.


  • Quick and easy adjustments

  • Solid steel construction

  • 300 lbs. of pressing force




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    3.1

    (based on 8 reviews)

    50%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Effective (4)
    • Well built / quality (4)
    • Lightweight (3)
    • Sturdy case (2)
    • Versatile (2)

    Cons

    • Flimsy construction (2)

    Best Uses

    • Small projects (2)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid do-it-yourselfer (6), Casual do-it-yourselfer (2)
    • Primary Use:
    • Personal (7)

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    4/18/2012
     
    1.0

    Great idea, weak cylinder, bends

    By  Tommax

    from Milford, NJ

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Built in flip off stops

    Cons

    • Flimsy Construction

    Best Uses

    • Light pressing
    • Small pens

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    The piston support is weak and will bend under load causing the piston to come out of alignment with its mate. Once this happened I was able to bend it back into alignment however I see that this press can not be used for pressing larger pens that require more force to press together. If all you make is slimlines or 8mm's I might advocate this press but if you make the larger more expensive pen kits you will not be happy with this press. I ended up swapping the lever from my older red PSI press which bolted right on without mods and has a cast cylinder for the piston that won't bend. I've pressed a couple of pens and it seems to work ok.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    4/18/2012
     
    4.0

    handy little tool

    By  ron

    from mentor ohio

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Strong
    • Sturdy case
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    best way to put a pen together

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    4/16/2012
     
    1.0

    Not so much

    By  Mike

    from Toledo, OH

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    The stanchions are nice for changing the size easily, however, that's where the fun stops. I just returned the third press. First one did maybe a dozen pens, second one did about 15, the third one did only 8 before something went wrong, usually where the piston goes through the sleeve that's meant to sturdy the piston. It says it can take up to 300# of pressure. I got no where near that amount of pressure and it continued to break. I was told that many others had returned tyhe press for the same reason. I've heard the one similar with knobs to change size is just as bad. I'm just glad I was able to get replacements and an eventual refund for this one.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    3/30/2012
     
    5.0

    Nice, portable press, for demos and show

    By  Toolman

    from Saskatchewan, Canada

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Strong
    • Versatile
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Small Projects

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    I like this press because it's all in one piece, very portable to take to demos, .

    • Primary Use:
    • Business

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    3/8/2012
     
    2.0

    must be a monday build

    By  RMayoIII

    from Laconia,NH

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Professional looks

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    Right out of the box I noticed every single fastener was only hand tight. I had to go around the whole unit with screwdrivers and wrenches before I even used it. First use pressing together a "designer" pen and the press bent in such a way that the piston was pressing upward not straight toward the stop. Luckily no damage to pen. Weak support mechanism for the piston. The aluminum flip-up stops are nice and if you only do LIGHT pressing it works fine, anything heavy and it bends.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    2/22/2012
     
    5.0

    Works Very Well

    By  Chansen22

    from Eagle Point, oregon

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Strong
    • Sturdy case
    • Versatile
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    Easy to use and works great too.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    2/16/2012
     
    2.0

    Good idea

    By  Lanny

    from West Monroe, LA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    Cons

    • Flimsy Construction

    Best Uses

    • Small Projects

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    The press is not lined up with the stop. The first time I used the press it bent. I like the idea of the stops that flip but the support for the piston is weak.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    2/12/2012
     
    5.0

    Well worth the $$

    By  Bill

    from Rio Rancho, NM

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Strong
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Milescraft TurnersPress :

    I love the design and function of this tool. The spring loaded ram helps hold things in place while I adjust, and the adjustable length is fantastic. My old pen press had a knurled knob right next to a block of aluminum that was guaranteed to shred my knuckles if my hand budged even slightly. This is a great replacement. Costly, yes... but you get what you pay for. This will last years and do the job VERY well.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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