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    I second Grant. Jacobs chuck and drill them...

    I second Grant. Jacobs chuck and drill them right on the lathe. On my bench top drill press, I could not drill thru some of the longer pens without drilling half then raising the table to finish.
  2. Received a Cigar this Weekend

    Thanks Andrew Arndts. Received a great looking Bocote Cigar this weekend. Sorry for the bad pictures...they do not do the pen justice!!!
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    Count in me James...thanks

    Count in me James...thanks
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    Jim check out Willard Brothers in Trenton. Green...

    Jim check out Willard Brothers in Trenton. Green and dry woods in any size, shape, and type that you can think of. Probably less than a half hour away for you.
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    As always great looking pens Joe. I really like...

    As always great looking pens Joe. I really like the Prickly Pear skeleton in colored resin rollerball. Is that a Jr Retro from CAUSA? thanks
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    Matt- I don't have any experience with that...

    Matt- I don't have any experience with that smock, but I have been using a smock from Craft Supply USA. I like that the top has velcro keeping the chips from going down my shirt. Good luck!!!!
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    thanks MIke-I'll check it out.

    thanks MIke-I'll check it out.
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    Mike- do you have any additional information on...

    Mike- do you have any additional information on the auction? I'm not that far from you and it looks like it would be worth the drive. thanks
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    Mike- Paul has it right, get Bill's video. Very...

    Mike- Paul has it right, get Bill's video. Very helpful and I found his method of teaching very easy to follow. I found it easier to learn using green wood from local felled trees. Easier to cut...
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    Paul- I moved the mandrel past the treads and...

    Paul- I moved the mandrel past the treads and that did the trick!!! Thanks for the help.
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    Penn State Pen Mandrel Saver

    Has anyone tried the Penn State Pen Mandrel Saver? I tried one out today and still getting movement on the mandrel. I'm not sure if I'm using it correctly...I tried keeping it lose, tight, and...
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    I owned one of those before Rockler gave me my...

    I owned one of those before Rockler gave me my money back after replacing the motor twice. It is 1 x 8, but I would look for a different brand.
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    Nice looking cabinet John, but what I really like...

    Nice looking cabinet John, but what I really like the is shut off switch. I have the same lathe and looking to do something similar. Where did you get it and how did you mount it? Thanks for the...
  14. Get well soon Nate. Sorry to hear about your...

    Get well soon Nate. Sorry to hear about your accident.

    John
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