Hard to get some blanks onto the mandrel

[Jerry Ingraham]

Some of my blanks are extremely difficult to get onto the mandrel even after running them several times over the barrel trimmer/reamer. Does the glue sometimes distort the tube? When I look inside, I can't really see anything that would cause it to hang up but yet it is difficult to slide on. The other half may slide on just fine. Any thoughts?
Jerry

[Ellen Benkin]

My problem is usually glue blobs, but you have used the barrel trimmer and I don't have any other suggestions.

[Bob Hallowell]

Sometimes the barrel trimmer pushes down on the brass some and compacts it (makes it a little thicker). I always take a counter sink drill bit and ream it with my hand. Plus it makes putting the pens together easire.

Bob

[Mike Vickery]

If the barrel trimmer hits the brass it will create a burr. I usually just use a razor knife and run it around the inside of the tube to cut the burr off.

[Keith Burns]

I have used a small round file thru the tube to smooth it out.

[Jerry Ingraham]

I'll bet that the barrel trimmer is causing my problem. I have purposefully been cutting down til I contact the brass with my trimmer. I'm gonna make a few pens tonite and I'll try to avoid contact with the brass and see if I have any trouble. Thanks for the tips everyone.
Jerry