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Pen mandrel for closed end.

Paul hd

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Hi All,

I came across a great article by Mickr on the IAP forum on how to make a closed end pen using a standard pen mandrel.
So I decided to give it a try.

I loved the process and my favourite part is the making and installing of the plug. I am glad I used a small piece of 7mm pen tube as that gives a nice brass ring finish.

Here is the article that I found very useful.
http://content.penturners.org/library/techniques/closedendpenonaregularmandrel.pdf

Sorry about the colours used.:-))

Closed end pen turning. - YouTube
 

Penpal

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To me that is open ended turning or a normalish pen,no challenges there. You can make using a hardwood mandrel face a flat on one side,add a pin made from welding rod etc etc. A closed end is impressive too.

Peter.
 

Paul hd

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To me that is open ended turning or a normalish pen,no challenges there.

Peter.

WOW Peter. What has pen of the week done to you? :winking:

You are correct. My description should of read.

It starts off with open end turning and then you just plug one end and you have a closed end. :thumbs:
 
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