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Pen Press
PP4701
Quickly and easily assemble pens and projects of all sizes with the spring loaded Milescraft® Turners Press.Spring loaded, self-feeding mandrel holds objects in positionFlip up stanchions for quick mandrel length adjustmentSteel handle with ergonomic grip delivers up to 300 pounds of forceWide base flange for easy bench top installationMicro adjustable press pad for fine-tuned length adjustmentsQuality...
Acrylic Pen Buffing System
APBS
This quick and easy two step system will produce the ultimate scratch free polished finish on acrylic pen blanks.
The system consists of a mandrel with two 4" buffing wheels.
First treat the cotton wheel with the special 'blue' buffing compound. Buff your finished pen blanks on the lathe first with the cotton wheel then finish with the flannel wheel. You will produce a scratch free,...
3 Step Buffing System
BUFFSYS
Get a beautiful and a durable wax finish with this unique lathe-mounted polishing system.Buffing passes are made with a Tripoli buff (linen wheel), white diamond buff (linen/ flannel wheel), then carnuba wax (flannel wheel).The final finish is very similar to multiple coats of lacquer but is softer and much deeper.The system includes: set of three 8' fabric buffing wheels, tripoli bar, white diamond...
Mandrel System Keyless Chuck
MSKC
The three-jaw keyless chuck can be held either in the headstock as a drive or in the tailstock to hold drills from 1/16' to 1/2'.
Evolution 9 Mandrel System
MS0
New exclusively from Turners Retreat is the revolutionary Evolution9 Advanced Mandrel System, a unique design that offers the woodturner much more flexibility, versatility and accuracy when turning pens, pencils and other mandrel driven projects on the lathe.The Evolution 9 Advanced Mandrel System is entirely British in design and manufacture.One of the most tiresome aspects of turning pens and pencils...
Pen Mandrel Support
PMS
The Pen Mandrel Support Centre has been designed and manufactured by PLANET here in the UK as an optimum way of holding and supporting the Pen Mandrel Shaft during the making of pens. This product has 2 sealed bearings, a 12mm nose to represent 12mm bushings, is offered in 1MT & 2MT, precisely machined and designed to last and satisfy the professional. The product has a hole through the centre...
Trimmer Shaft
TRIMMER
Barrel shaft sizes are available from the 7mm pens up to the Gentleman's range.
Trimmer Head
MSTH
The Evolution9 is also complemented by a barrel trimmer head.When fitted into the keyless chuck the turner has total control in squaring up the ends of pen blanks.The relief design incorporated in the trimmer head eliminates the build up of glue or other debris.
7mm Barrel Trimmer Tool
SG174
A very useful device to square off the end of the wood blank once the brass tube has been glued in.It also cleans off the burr at the end of the brass tube as well as cleaning out any excess glue.Ideal tool prior to assembling on a pen mandrel.For use with 7mm tubes.
Pen Assembler
TRPA
Pen Assembly Kit
Assembling Pens is very rewarding after spending time turning them, but unfortunately, this can be the most difficult part.
Turners Retreat is proud to introduce to their range of pen turning tools, the Pen Assembler.
Available in 1 or 2 Morse tapers this assembler fits easily on the lathe for easy construction of 7mm pens and pencils using the lathe as a clamping system.
Made...
Pen Blank Drilling Jaws - Vertical
VPBDJ
Use these aluminium utility jaws to convert your drill press vice into a great new pen blank drilling accessory.The jaws include grooves cut vertically to support your pen blank for drilling.Horizontal grooves allow you to position a turned barrel or plain brass tube horizontally for cutting or squaring.The jaws easily drop onto your drill press vice and attach magnetically (to jaws over 1 high).Great...
Pen Blank Drilling Centre Vice
PBDCV
Drill through the exact centre of your pen blanks. The jaws on the drilling centre move in and out together to insure precision centre drilling of your blanks. Just set up the vice once and drill all of your blanks the exact centre. There is no need to change the setup regardless of the blanks size or shape. Holds blanks up to 1 7/8' square. The vice now includes a 'scrap waste sleeve' just a 2'...
Fisch HSS Pen Drill
FIS
Fisch has been making drill bits in Austria since 1946. These high-speed steel Master Pen Drills are designed to make accurate holes for pens and other projects. They will cut wood, acrylic or aluminium faster and more accurately without burning or tearout. • Made of M2 high speed steel stays sharp longer • 4 Point cutter tip makes smaller chips • Parabolic Flute ejects chips without having...
Tube Inserter
TI70
A simple tool for inserting your glued up pen tubes into your blanks. This tapered, chrome plated tool works with tubes from 7mm to 11mm diameter. It keeps your fingers clean and safe from residual glue. Easy clean up.
Soft Grip Locking Pliers
DISGRIP
These locking soft grip pliers make pen disassembly a breeze.The non-marring soft grip securely grasps finished tubes from .35' (slimline) through 1' diameter.The 7' pliers locks and holds your tube securely while you punch out the internal components.Helps dislodge the tightest and most difficult to remove components.For best results, use with Pen Disassembly Punch set
Pen Disassembly Punch Set
DISSET
Salvage your pen parts, replace components, exchange components and help avoid buying new pen parts with this versatile kit.
Disassembles nearly all pen and pencil kits with tubes and components of any size.
Includes 28 rods from 3/32" to 17/32" in diameter including rods small enough to feed through twist mechanisms to pop off pen tips and rods large enough to remove components from...
Abrasive Roll Set
ARS379
Ideal for pen turners and those hard to get at places.
Avoid wasting money on ripping up wide abrasive sheets.
Contains four 1" wide x 20 foot long cloth backed aluminium oxide abrasives.
The grits are 150, 240, 320 and 400.
Accelerator for Cyanoacrylate
CAA
Sometimes when you’re gap filling or just in a hurry you want a quicker or even an instant bond, and that's where the Accelerator for Superglues come in, supplied in an easy to use aerosol.You can use this in one of two ways. If you're gap filling and the glue is exposed a quick spray with the Accelerator will force the glue to dry straight away. Don’t use too much, this can cause the glue to cloud...
Debonder - 20ml
CPT16
Debonding agent for all super glues.Softens cured glue so it can be easily removed from fingers and other surfaces.
Thin Cyanoacrylate
CA1
When you want to bond two surfaces together quickly and efficiently there’s nothing much that beats a cyanoacrylate superglue.
This is the thin glue, very low viscosity for capillary action when you want the glue to penetrate deep into small cracks. Can also be used to post-assembly to wick into parts. Ideal for use when joining very close fitting parts and smooth, even surfaces. Dries in...
Medium Cyanoacrylate
CA2
When you want to bond two surfaces together quickly and efficiently there’s nothing much that beats a cyanoacrylate superglue.
This is the medium glue, useful for general purpose use, stays where you put it! Takes up to 20 seconds to dry giving you enough time to line everything up. Good for fairly smooth surfaces.
A full cure – and maximum strength – requires 24 hours. Low...
Thick Cyanoacrylate
CA3
When you want to bond two surfaces together quickly and efficiently there’s nothing much that beats a cyanoacrylate superglue.
This is the thick glue, useful for gap filling where you want to seal a crack in your timber, mixed with sawdust if you want. Slower drying, up to 60 seconds when applied thickly.
A full cure – and maximum strength – requires 24 hours. Low temperatures...
Epoxy Adhesive - 25ml
GEA25
With a twin plunger, it automatically dispenses into equal parts with one push.Perfect for bonding glass, metal, china, wood, fibreglass, ceramics etc.No mess, no spilling and no dried out tubes.A delayed setting time of 30 minutes gives you plenty of time for positioning.
Diamond Coat Pen Polish
DCPP
Turners Retreat Diamond Coat Pen Polish is a liquid, friction polish that produces a glass-like finish.
It is water and wear resistant.
Ideal for pens and other small turned projects.
Easy to use and quick to apply.
The squeeze bottle eliminates mess and spills.
Size: 200ml
Micro Mesh Acrylic Pen Finishing Kit
MMAPK
Designed to produce a high gloss, scratch free finish on acrylics and stabilised woods.
Pack contains nine different foam backed sanding pads in aluminium oxide.
Grits range from 600 through to 12000.
Each pad measures 2" x 2".
Micro Mesh Pen Finishing Kit
MMPK
Designed specifically with pen turners in mind.
This finishing kit consists of nine different, colour coded, foam backed sanding pads measuring 2" x 2".
Grits range from 1500 through to 12000.
Highly recommended for natural woods.
Starbright Plastic Polish
SBPP
Turners Retreat Starbright Plastic Polish.
This carefully formulated pen polish will give you an amazing gloss finish on all your plastics and acrylics. The polish is designed not to dry or congeal in use ensuring that you do not encounter smearing as can be the case with other polishes.
A handy size 200ml bottle and just a thumbnail size of polish per pen provides the ability to finish 100s...
Satin Gloss Pen Polish
PPP
Formulated specifically to give a gloss finish on pens and other small turned items.Gives an instant, durable finish.No odour, non-toxic, food safe and water resistant.High gloss works even better when used after an application of satin gloss.
High Gloss Pen Polish
PPPG
Formulated specifically to give a gloss finish on pens and other small turned items.Gives an instant, durable finish.No odour, non-toxic, food safe and water resistant.High gloss works even better when used after an application of satin gloss.
Mini Pen Refill - Pack of 5
PKMINI-R5
Mini-Pen refills, black ink. Pak of 5. Compatible with all PSI kits that accept mini refills
Workshop Pencil Coloured Leads - Pack of 3
WSPL3C
Pack of 3 coloured lead for the Workshop Pencil kit
Bushing Set for Alo and Magnifying Glass
BUSH85
Bushing Set for Letter Opener (Ref ALO) and Magnifying Glass (Ref MAG)
Bushing Set for 7mm Pen/Pencils
BUSH1
Bushing set for Standard 7mm pen and pencil kits.
Simply use this bushing set on the mandrel to turn your blanks to the correct diameter.
Bushing Set - Flat Top Rollerball & Fountain Pen
BUSH3
Bushing Set for Flat Top Rollerball & Fountain Pen
Bushing Set for Round Top Pen & Pencil
BUSH4
Bushing Set for Round Top Pen & Pencils - Product Codes: RET / RTP
Simply use this bushing set on the mandrel to turn your blanks to the correct diameter.
Bushing Set for Round Top Rollerball & Fountain Pen
BUSH5
Bushing Set for Round Top Rollerball / Fountain Pen (Ref ESR / ESF)
Bushing Set for Cigar Pen
BUSH6
Bushing Set for Fat Cigar Pen - Product Code: FCP
Simply use this bushing set on the mandrel to turn your blanks to the correct diameter.
