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Compatible Mandrel Systems

nimrod

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I have always used Turners Retreat kits so have always used their Evolution Mandrel System, I would like to try some Timberbits pen kits and would like to know are the kits compatible with the Evolution System.
 

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The standard 7mm. System and pens are mostly the same, you will be able to buy kits from any suppliers with that mandrel.

The only ones I ever heard had problems with was the axminster mandrel, I'm not sure if they have changed them now but I know at one time there Mandrels were an odd size.
 

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I have the axminster one and all bushes are ok on it so they seem to have got it sorted now
 

edlea

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I also use the Axminster mandrel and have not had any probs at all with any kits and their bushings ...so far.
 

Doug

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I use an earlier version of that Evolution Mandrel but still from Turners retreat, all the bushing & kits I've had from Timber Bits fit a treat.
 
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