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Old 12-01-2007, 08:13 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Mike
Bob, the safety equipment is by Harry's metal lathe. Would you guys be kind enough to post photos of any pen presses you have? Harry was planning on using a vice and I explained how much faster and easier the pen presses were.
I use this one from Woodcraft, but a clamp will work if need be but a press more than anything will give you finer control on pressing in the transmission which is a critical step on most pen kits:
http://www.woodcraft.com/images/family/web3988big.jpg

but one can be made from wood and this site is a good turning resource:
http://www.woodturningonline.com/Tur...bly_press.html

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