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WoodRiver #2 ADJUST PEN MANDRE
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Professional Pen Turning Mandrel 2 MT

$25.99

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Self-centering and also allows you to switch between small turning projects of any length with a simple loosening and tightening of a nut. No more off-center turnings and/or spacers for short...

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Self-centering and also allows you to switch between small turning projects of any length with a simple loosening and tightening of a nut. No more off-center turnings and/or spacers for short length projects. A totally new concept, this mandrel features a collet that ensures that the shaft is always exactly centered on your lathe. Because the collet body is hollow, the amount of mandrel shaft extending from the collet can be varied for turning everything from key chains to larger pens. The locking nut and collet work like the collet in your router, just loosen the nut and slide the shaft in or out to the length you need, then tighten. The small end of the collet body features a 5/16" thread that allows you to pass a bolt through your headstock and, with the mandrel shaft removed, the collet assembly can be used as a 1/4" collet chuck! Includes 1/4" collet, collet nut, and mandrel shaft with washer and nut. Bushing sets must be purchased separately.

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    This is perfect for the job.

    I use this mandrel with High School students and it withstands the abuse.

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    Super Idea

    Why didn't somebody think of this years ago. Finally, the perfect mandrel!

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    Excellent mandrel! Only one complaint

    Too me it was worth the extra $$ to get the "professional" mandrel that is adjustable. It's easy to use and quick to adjust. My one complaint is the length of the actual mandrel. I wish it were and inch or two longer! An adjustable mandrel should be able to adjust smaller and bigger than the normal one. I like that I can use the collect as a 1/4" chuck. Although my 1/4" mandrel doesn't fit all the way through the hole. If you only do pens then the standard model will be just fine but if you make other smaller items then the ability to adjust is priceless!

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    Simple and Quality

    Easy to use!

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    Solid Product

    Adjustable so you can turn a single pen section and avoid harmonic vibrations.

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    Performs as indicated

    It does the job. But, so does the cheasper alternative.

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    Better if I could hand tighten

    I use the manduel for pens that I make and sell. I find it to work well for me. I would like it if the adjustment nuts could be hand tightened.

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    Excellent Product

    The ability to change the working length of the mandrel is a big plus.

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    Does what it's supposed to

    I purchased this to make pens and this will do the trick. It's well made and I'm sure I'll be happy with it.

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    Could use an extra inch or two

    The construction of the mandrel is very nice. The #2 MT is convenient and the length of the shaft can be changed by loosening the collet nut and moving the mandrel shaft in or out of the base. My complaint is that it does not adjust out enough to accomodate both blanks of the Classic American BP twist pen kit for which I bought it. I have to turn the blanks individually for this kit and that makes for some slow going.