View Full Version : Looking for a pen kit cross referance
honeywell
03-22-2010, 01:37 AM
I got some pens and bushings from Woodcraft. I know I should stick with one supplier for my kits (there could be some variations). There are pens from other suppliers that I like. I was wondering if a kit is compatable with my bushings. (I am poor and trying to cut down on buying new bushings)
wlhayesmfs
03-22-2010, 08:59 AM
I will try and attach this cross reference and see if that help you. If it doesn't come through contact my on pm and I can sent it to you.
pennview
03-22-2010, 11:10 AM
Here's an article I came across a while back on making your own bushings using Corian -- http://www.redriverpens.com/pdf%20files/makingbushings.pdf
Also, you can find tons of information on turning pens at the International Association of Penturners site: http://www.penturners.org/ and also at the Yahoo Group site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/penturners
wlhayesmfs
03-22-2010, 11:29 AM
I missed this piece from Redriverpens, I have tons of Corian so now I am going to make some extra parts myself.
thanks. I love this group :D
The slim pens I have gotten from different suppliers have all used the 7mm bushing. On other pens that look much the same bushing do seem to very with manufactures. I have noted a difference in the length of the brass tubes in the slim pens kits. Woodcraft tubes and Pen State Tubes are just a bit longer that the ones from Woodturningz pens. I found when I was putting together slim pens from scrap parts from different suppliers. I had to be carful. They work, but you have to be carful of how far you seat in the twist mechanism on the shorter brass tubes.
JPG40504
03-22-2010, 12:03 PM
I will try and attach this cross reference and see if that help you. If it doesn't come through contact my on pm and I can sent it to you.
PDF came through, but It errors when I attempt to print it(both from original and a saved copy). ?????
kalynzoo
03-22-2010, 12:52 PM
Thanks for the site information.
JPG40504
03-22-2010, 01:10 PM
PDF came through, but It errors when I attempt to print it(both from original and a saved copy). ?????
Belay that!!! The printer is the culprit!