Overview
Obtain the perfect mandrel length for any pen kit. Just loosen the locking collar and adjust the mandrel as needed - no more hassling with spacers. Turn two barrels at once, or single barrels up to 6'' long. Consult your lathe's instruction manual to determine the appropriate MT (morse taper) size. 7mm shaft. This mandrel is also available with a #1 Morse Taper (#44341, sold separately).
What's included
(1) Adjustable Pen Turning Mandrel, #2 Morse Taper
Technical Details
- Manufacturer Part Number: 131-7402
- Weight (lbs): 0.6000
Product Warnings
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product Related Articles
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
works well, but after a while they start to get out round so I like to have a spare when pen making
Lawrence M
on Sep 8, 2017
because i was told it is the way to go.
joseph l
on Apr 13, 2017
works well, but after a while they start to get out round so I like to have a spare when pen making
Lawrence M
on Sep 8, 2017
It is one of the best mandrels I've ever used and, since I have 2 shops 1,250 miles apart, it seems that my best tools are always at the other place. I bought here because it is the best price anywhere online or at brick-and-mortar.
J.B. B
on Jun 23, 2017
It is one of the best mandrels I've ever used and, since I have 2 shops 1,250 miles apart, it seems that my best tools are always at the other place. I bought here because it is the best price anywhere online or at brick-and-mortar.
J.B. B
on Jun 23, 2017
need it for a project
Robert J
on Jan 18, 2017
Can this Mandrel be used on Ceiling Fan Pull Kits?
BEST ANSWER: The mandrel can be used on a variety of projects. You just need to buy the bushings that the fan pulls require. I have three different sized bushings that I use for different projects.
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- Michael H on May 25, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2015
The shaft does not lock well for some reason. If i have a pen blank mounted in the madrel, tightening the screw on top will move the shaft down even if the chuck wont tighten any further. is there a problem with the mandrel i received?
BEST ANSWER: It sounds like there might be a problem with the fitting. The mandrel just has a compression fitting that clamps down on the shaft when the compression nut is tightened. If you have tightened up on the nut and it doesn't hold the shaft of the mandrel securely then it sounds like there might be a problem with the compression fitting.
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- Michael H on Oct 18, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2015
Reviews
4.4 / 5.0
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Serves its purpose
I would recommend getting the mandrel saver as well to keep the stress off of the mandrel. Not a strong piece, it bends pretty easily regardless of where you buy one from. Get the mandrel saver so the pressure is on the bushings instead.
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well made tool
have used this to turn pens-have found it to be a quality tool
runs very true
runs very true
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Great Product
Love this product. It takes time to get use to, however by far my favorite mandrel.
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Impressed
Being adjustable makes turning different pens easier
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adjustable #2 pen mandrel
have used it quite a bit and have switched between styles so I figured out that a long pin punch slid inside the morse taper bumps it loose easily to slide the 7 mm spindle in or out as desired
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Pen mandrel
Had to have it to turn a pen kit. Works fine, no issues.
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adjustable pen mandrel
Excellent mandrel, no need to fiddle with spacers; adjustable shaft locks firmly with collet.
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It runs true and is very solid. Only complaint is that the collet hold the spindle tight after it is loosened and it needs to be pulled out before it can be adjusted properly. Other than that. Works great.
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Collet to tight
Maybe mine is just defective, but when I untighten the lock nuts after using it on a project the 7mm rod is stuck so tight that I have to knock it loose with another small rod that will fit in the hole in the back of the unit and beat it out. I use dry silicone spray before I assemble it for use but it still is stuck when I unlock the collet. Maybe my collet is not machined properly. If you don't tighten the nuts enough the 7mm rod will just push back in.
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