New Tool--- Homemade Pen Press

[Gary Max]

Thought you folks that make pens might enjoy this one. I wanted a good pen press--- something that was solid and did not flex. Here's what I came up with and what I used for a pattern.
Way to many hours spent but what the heck, small price to pay for a good homemade tool. Made from 3/4 drill rods 8 inchs long setting on Bronze bushing--- total of three.

[Jim Burr]

And your drawing for this is where!? That is a cool change up Gary! can we see more?

[Gary Max]

Jim I knew I was only going to build one of these because of the time involed---so I just started at one end and went from there. I had to remake the linkage arm a couple times to get the right stroke.
Here's a better pic.

[Ted Evans]

Nice looking fixture Gary and it sure looks like a lot of time would be required....and patience.

[Rich Aldrich]

Nice work Gary. I am just going to start making pens - got some stuff last week. I have always heard the ones you buy are cheesy. Yours looks heavy duty.

[Sid Matheny]

Nice job! Homemade tools are alway good. This is a drawing of a pen press I made several years ago that has worked well for me.
http://www.woodturningonline.com/Turning/Turning_content/PenPressPlans-1.pdf

Sid

[Billy Tallant]

That is one nice looking pen press. Looks very sturdy.

[James Combs]

That will definitely do the job.