Woodpeckers PMCI Pen Mill Ci (Head only)

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• Overview
  Creating beautiful turned pens starts with carefully preparing the turning blank. Every pen kit on the market includes a brass insert tube that has to be glued into the blank. Then the blank needs to be trimmed perpendicular to and perfectly flush with both ends of the insert tube. The trimming process is fundamentally important to great results, but until now, the tools available to pen turners for that job have left a lot to be desired. Now Woodpeckers is introducing the Ultra-Shear Pen Mill Ci, a pen mill that effortlessly cuts every material pen turners use…and through mountains of pen blanks.

  The Ultra-Shear Pen Mill Ci uses razor-sharp nano-grain carbide inserts mounted in a precision-machined milling head. These are exactly the same inserts used on our Ultra-Shear Pen Size Square turning tools. The special long-life carbide edges will shave through exotic hardwoods, acrylics, polymers, stabilized woods, cast hybrids and even non-ferrous metals with flawless results. When the edges finally get dull, fresh cutting edges are as simple as loosening two screws, turning the inserts 90 degrees and locking them back down. Not only do you have sharper, longer lasting cutting edges, the head is also significantly larger than any other on the market, which means after trimming a ¾” square pen blank, there’s no annoying “halo” of material.

  Keeping the milling head perpendicular to the brass insert tube requires a pilot shaft that is carefully sized to fit the tube just right…neither too tight nor too loose. The new Ultra-Shear Pilot-Reamers are cut on precision Swiss lathes to exacting tolerances. We offer the 12 most popular sizes covering virtually every pen kit on the market. In addition to keeping the milling head perpendicular to the tube, the noses of the Pilot-Reamers are fluted to carefully cut away any glue residue or brass burrs inside the insert tube.

  Competitive pen mills drive off the pilot shaft, relying only on the set screw to prevent the cutting head from spinning. The part that fits into your drill chuck on the Ultra-Shear Pen Mill Ci is part of the head, and has a 3-flat design that gives you a very positive lock when you tighten your chuck.

  Additional Info

  • **Pen Making**: Ideal for creating high-quality turned pens, providing a perfect finish to pen blanks before assembly.
  • **Woodworking Projects**: Suitable for woodworkers looking to achieve precise cuts and finishes on small-scale woodworking projects.
  • **Crafting with Exotic Hardwoods**: Effortlessly cuts through exotic hardwoods, making it perfect for crafting unique, high-end pens and other small items.
  • **Working with Acrylics and Polymers**: Designed to handle acrylics and polymers smoothly, allowing for the creation of modern, durable pens and crafts.
  • **Stabilized Wood Projects**: Offers flawless results on stabilized woods, enhancing the quality and appearance of crafted items.
  • **Hybrid Material Crafting**: Ideal for turning and finishing pen blanks made from cast hybrids, combining materials for unique effects.
  • **Non-Ferrous Metal Projects**: Capable of cutting through non-ferrous metals, expanding the possibilities for pen making and small metal crafts.
  • **Custom Pen Creation**: Allows for the creation of custom pens in various styles, with sets available to accommodate multiple pen kit sizes.
  • **Fine Craftsmanship**: Ensures precise, perpendicular trimming for a professional finish, crucial for high-quality pen turning and small item craftsmanship.
  • **Glue and Burr Removal**: The fluted Pilot-Reamers are perfect for removing glue residue and brass burrs, ensuring a clean tube for assembly.
  • **Crafting Gift Sets**: With the ability to produce high-quality pens, users can create custom gift sets for friends, family, or to sell.
  • **Educational Workshops**: Ideal tool for teaching pen turning and precision woodworking techniques in educational or workshop settings.
  • **DIY Projects**: Enhances DIY crafting capabilities, allowing enthusiasts to take on a wider range of projects with confidence in their finishing tools.

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