Ring mandrel

kasperbunk · Post by **kasperbunk** » Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:28 pm

Would this work for turning accent rings for pipes? http://m.bangleguy.com/catalog/item/8603327/9727779.htm

I know some of you guys use pin gauges, but a set of pin gauges is extremely expensive here in europe.

Pros an cons in using a ring mandrel?

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sandahlpipe · Post by **sandahlpipe** » Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:59 pm

I would say a set of pin gages is expensive here in the US, too. But worth it. This is intriguing, but I don’t know if it allows for small enough bands for what you’d put on a pipe. You can always turn your own out of brass for the sizes you need. Pin gages allow you to work on the end of the piece, not just the outside.

kasperbunk wrote:Would this work for turning accent rings for pipes? http://m.bangleguy.com/catalog/item/8603327/9727779.htm

I know some of you guys use pin gauges, but a set of pin gauges is extremely expensive here in europe.

Pros an cons in using a ring mandrel?

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dogcatcher · Post by **dogcatcher** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:29 am

Search expanding arbors on eBay. will get you a little gadget like this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Expanding- ... rk:22:pf:0

If small enough a drill chuck in the lathe headstock will get you in business.

caskwith · Post by **caskwith** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:44 am

Make your own pin gauge to suit the job at hand, it's what I do as I can't afford a set either.

DocAitch · Post by **DocAitch** » Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:08 pm

caskwith wrote:Make your own pin gauge to suit the job at hand, it's what I do as I can't afford a set either.

i have considered that. It certainly add some time to the task but depending on the tasks, may be time/cost effective.
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caskwith · Post by **caskwith** » Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:56 pm

Yes it adds some time but over the years you build up a nice little collection of bits. If you stick to standardised sizes it makes things easier too. 99% of my tenons are 6mm, so I only need a few pins around that size, and almost all my shank caps etc are drilled to 8,9 or 10mm, in fact mostly 10mm. Sticking to a few simple standards is not difficult and makes things easier in the long run.

kasperbunk · Post by **kasperbunk** » Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:28 pm

Made the mandrel myself. It works great. Just saved a 100$ worth of pin gauges:-)

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caskwith · Post by **caskwith** » Sat Feb 02, 2019 3:53 am

Great stuff!

oklahoma red · Post by **oklahoma red** » Sat Feb 02, 2019 3:23 pm

Also look for duck call mandrels such as: http://www.webfootcustomcalls.com/wfcccart/mandrels

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