Woodpeckers PMPR-05 Pilot Reamer – 10mm

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.

If you turn several different pen styles, we offer two sets. The 5-piece set includes the Pen Mill Ci and the four most popular Pilot-Reamers. The 13-piece set includes the Pen Mill Ci and all 12 Pilot-Reamers. Both sets come in a Woodpeckers plastic case with a custom cut foam liner to keep everything safe and organized. If you only make one or two style pens, you can buy the Pen Mill Ci milling head and just the Pilot-Reamers you need.

Additional Info

• **Crafting Custom Pens**: Ideal for pen turners looking to create bespoke, high-quality pens with a variety of materials.
• **Working with Exotic Hardwoods**: Perfect for shaping and trimming exotic hardwoods without damaging the material.
• **Acrylic and Polymer Projects**: Effortlessly cuts through acrylics and polymers, making it suitable for a wide range of craft and pen-making projects.
• **Stabilized Wood Turning**: Provides flawless results when working with stabilized woods, ensuring smooth finishes and precise fits.
• **Hybrid Material Pen Making**: Can handle cast hybrids, allowing for unique pen designs that incorporate multiple types of materials.
• **Metalworking for Pens**: Capable of trimming and shaping non-ferrous metals for pen making, expanding the possibilities for custom pen designs.
• **Precision Trimming**: Ensures that pen blanks are trimmed perfectly flush and perpendicular to the brass insert tube, crucial for high-quality pen assembly.
• **Glue and Burr Removal**: The Pilot-Reamers are designed to remove any glue residue or brass burrs inside the insert tube, ensuring a clean fit for the pen components.
• **Custom Pen Styles**: With the availability of different Pilot-Reamers sizes, it supports the creation of various pen styles and designs, catering to personal preferences or market demands.
• **Organized Workspace**: The sets come in a case with a custom cut foam liner, helping to keep the workspace organized and the tools in good condition.
• **Efficient Tool Maintenance**: The carbide inserts can be easily rotated for a fresh edge, making maintenance quick and extending the tool's life.