Prepare your pen blanks properly! The trimmer trims the ends of the blank to the exact size of the brass tube and also leaves a flat edge on the blank for a flush meeting with bushings. Pilot shafts clear out any glue that may be left in the brass tube. Your pen assembly will be much easier!
(1) Cutter Head
(4) Pilot Shafts
(1) Adapter Tube
(4) Pilot Shafts
(1) Adapter Tube
| Manufacturer Part Number | RZ-PM043-6E |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.3500 |
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| Type | Barrel Cleaner, Mill |
3.7 / 5.0
73 Reviews
Works as intended
Works very well for what it's designed for. I would purchase it again if needed. It makes the process of prepping blank much easier.
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What I needed
With all the different size tubes used in pen making, it only made sense to have the various size barrel cleaners. I haven't used them all but the ones I have work well.
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Seam Rippers
Great product at good price!
I’m just starting out this was the best thing I invested it, now my ends are flat and fits right up to the seam rippers.
I’m just starting out this was the best thing I invested it, now my ends are flat and fits right up to the seam rippers.
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Easy to use
This tool kit is easy to use and does a great job!
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A great deal.
The Rockler Barrel Cleaner and Pen Mill is the best deal on the market. The quality of the cleaner shafts is superb. The 3/4" squaring mill is well manufactured using quality steel. The cutter blades remain sharp after many repeated uses. I recommend this kit to anyone who needs to clean the copper insert for pen construction as well as square the blank ends at the same time.
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Vetsatile
Works great. It’s versatile and covers a variety of pen kits.
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Barrel cleaner-awesome tool!
Being new to pen turning, I look for products from known vendors. Rocker offers quality tools and products at reasonable prices. Tool works well and has been valuable in turning my projects. Highly recommended and value priced.Great service and knowledgeable staff, too.
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Excellent set. Everything needed to turn most pens. Very clean trim.
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Works well
Works well for the most popular tube sizes.
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Very good
It works great does the right job
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Why did you choose this?
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This is one of those speciality tools for certain things and since I am getting into pen turning I figured it was a good tool to have on hand.
Barry K
on Feb 29, 2020
Needed this to turn pens
Darla S
on Dec 14, 2019
This is one of those speciality tools for certain things and since I am getting into pen turning I figured it was a good tool to have on hand.
Barry K
on Feb 29, 2020
because I need it
Mark S
on Feb 20, 2020
This should be easy to use, but I can’t even get the pilot shafts into the cutter head! The little Allen wrench doesn’t seem to fit the little threaded screw hole - which I presume is supposed to open so the cutter will slide into place on the pilot shaft, then tighten to hold it in place. Very frustrating! What am I doing wrong?
BEST ANSWER: Sounds like your doing everything correctly. Contact customer support.
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- James C on Sep 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2019
The pen mill came with the starter kit but there are no instructions with it. Should there have been? Can mill be used on the lathe?
BEST ANSWER: instructions would be nice-but not necessary. Pen mill can be used on a lathe but at slow speed. It works best on a drill press(low speed) if vertical & horizontal axis are correctly set.
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- PAUL L on Mar 27, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 22, 2018
does this also work for 8mm?
BEST ANSWER: Hi Noah. Yes this will trim an 8mm blank. You attach the 7mm pilot and slip the brass sleeve over it. This brings the diameter up to 8mm.
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- MIGUEL W on Jan 26, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 3, 2015
What drill speed is best for the cutter head ?
Also cuttings getting stuck in teeth. Is cutter dull? Drill speed too slow, too fast??
Also cuttings getting stuck in teeth. Is cutter dull? Drill speed too slow, too fast??
BEST ANSWER: If using a drill press, you want to use a lower RPM, similar to what you would use for a typical wood drill bit. In my opinion, I do it by hand. I turned a handle and attach the appropriate bit for the blank. Also if your cutter head is being filled with shavings, sound like your wood is to long past your sleeve. You really only want your wood about 1/16" longer than your sleeve, so you don't have much wood to cut.
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- Bradly A on Apr 6, 2016
- Purchased on Oct 31, 2015
What is the adapter tube used for?
BEST ANSWER: Sorry follow up. It says.
Tha “0” adapter sleeve (F) slides onto shaft (B) and is used for pen kits that require “0” pen size tubes
In other words there must be a pen kit that is between the B and C size and that proves a little extra thickness. (I have not used the adapter personally)
Tha “0” adapter sleeve (F) slides onto shaft (B) and is used for pen kits that require “0” pen size tubes
In other words there must be a pen kit that is between the B and C size and that proves a little extra thickness. (I have not used the adapter personally)
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- EVAN M on Oct 12, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2017
Does this cutter head have 6 blades instead of the usual 4?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the cutter head has 6 blades.
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- STEVE H on Nov 18, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
What is the size of the set screw? It stripped out and I need to replace.
Does rockler carry a higher quality mill?
BEST ANSWER: Yes this is a high quality kit.
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- Joel W on Jul 22, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 26, 2015
What size is the shaft that you chuck in the drill
WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.govWARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
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