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Apprentice Pen Mandrel
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- Able to hold two barrels at a time, the Apprentice™ Pen Mandrel is an affordable pen mandrel that’s precision machined for accuracy and is guaranteed to run true. The compression fitting acts as an adjustable "stop" adds versatility by allowing you to mount single or odd size barrels. Made for Craft Supplies USA, this mandrel is not guaranteed to accept bushings from other brands of pen mandrels.
- Guaranteed to run true
- Removable morse taper
Includes:
Mandrel rod
Compression fitting
Brass tightening nut
1 Set of Apprentice 7mm style bushings
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Great customer service
Ray in CAN
Comments On Nov 17, 2022:Very helpful and easy to use
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Coming back a year and a half later
bret in NY
Comments On Oct 03, 2022:So I originally wrote a horrible review a while back because I got frustrated with this mandrel. It was honestly user faulty, but the mandrel isn't of the best quality either. I was cheap and didn't buy the proper tools to use this, and it was the wrong mt for my lathe. PLEASE look into the correct mt/taper before you buy. Also, the tail stock piece helps a TON, so just spend like $20 more to get it rather than strip out the little end screw on the mandrel. Look into your stuff, know your stuff. Honestly, if I bought the proper tools I would still have this mandrel.
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Works great!
Lance in PA
Comments On Sep 09, 2018:I use this to make wooden rings, and cant think of a way to improve it. Love it.
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it works
Gerald in LA
Comments On May 11, 2018:it works, however, the size description was hard to follow as I need on to fit a 1/2 drive and it was a little small but it worked in my drill chuck so win win
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pen mandrel
Larry in CA
Comments On Jan 03, 2018:Love it. Have been using it to turn rings.
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Quality tool
Bret in AZ
Comments On Dec 17, 2017:This pen mandrel is good quality and works just like it should. I've turned a ton of pens and rings with it.
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Solid Product and Holds Up Well
Benjamin in CT
Comments On Jul 10, 2017:I run two woodturning companies. YaleBowls.com and CambridgeBowl.com and I run two pens lathes simultaneously in order to turn pens as fast as I can to keep up with demands. I've turned probably 500 pens on my current two apprentice mandrels. 0 problems whatso ever. They thread very well, are true center and work well with all the bushings.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Amazing!!
BRENT in UT
Comments On Feb 19, 2016:Awesome! Makes turning pens so much easier. can't imagine turning without it.
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A must have
Gus in PA
Comments On Apr 29, 2015:Mounting bushings and blanks is easy on this mandrel
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Great Mandrel
ANDREW in ME
Comments On Apr 19, 2015:Great mandrel at a great price! Works great!
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Pen mandrel
Dale in TX
Comments On Feb 19, 2015:I have 2 mandrels and I use the Apprentice mandrel more than the other one. Real easy to use. Love it.
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Awesome
lenny in MA
Comments On Jan 12, 2015:Durable mandrel and easy to use. The price is great and worth it.
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This is the one
Randy in CA
Comments On Dec 19, 2014:I've been using an adjustable mandrel for a while and have found that results were always "lobed" just a hair. This mandrel arrived yesterday and I put it to work in the evening. The pen parts I turned were all perfectly centered and the pen went together perfectly ! Fantastic product!
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Works well
Mark in IL
Comments On Dec 22, 2014:I've only used a couple mandrels. This one works fine - no complaints.
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Awesome
John in AR
Comments On Dec 13, 2014:I love this mandrel. Very easy to use.
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Easy to use
Mikel in TX
Comments On Dec 12, 2014:I really this this pen mandrel. Easy to set up and take apart. It works better, I think, with a 60 degree live chuck.
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Pen Mandrel review
Jennifer in VA
Comments On Sep 27, 2014:In using this mandrel I have found that it is fairly durable for what it is. I enjoy the use I have received out of it and the longevity for the length in time it last. overall I give this a good rating.
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Great Product!
Nathan in ID
Comments On Sep 04, 2014:This pen mandrel makes turning pens very easy. It is at a low cost but a good quality. The only thing I would like is to see some spacers available for purchase because smaller project don't use the full length of the mandrel and have to use some of your own wood as a spacer.
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Pen Mandrel
Ian in CA
Comments On May 29, 2014:I had never turned a pen before buying this mandrel and a pen kit but that first pen I made was super easy. The mandrels is easy to load and tighten. I have done everything from turning to sanding to finishing on the mandrel and it works great for everything! I would definitely buy it again.
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
good product
john in UT
Comments On Sep 20, 2013:good product.
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