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    How are you fellows, who turn handles, mounting them?
    I saw where a 1/4-20 threaded hole is made inside the brush knot socket to accept a threaded mandrel. I'm not sure where to buy this mandrel, or into what type chuck the mandrel is mounted.
    I have a Delta mini lathe that would probably work well if I can find the correct tooling.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neckbone View Post
    How are you fellows, who turn handles, mounting them?
    I saw where a 1/4-20 threaded hole is made inside the brush knot socket to accept a threaded mandrel. I'm not sure where to buy this mandrel, or into what type chuck the mandrel is mounted.
    I have a Delta mini lathe that would probably work well if I can find the correct tooling.
    Thanks.....
    No need really for the mandrel... Take a bolt and grind off the head... Your good to go. Just need a drill chuck for your lathe. #7 drill and a 1/4 20 tap also.

    Harbor freight has the drill chuck attachment.
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    If you don't want to turn or hollow into the actual base you don't realy need to do this, just work back to the base & then cut it the most of the way through & steady with your hand to cut the final centre or remove from the off lathe & hand cut the final centre piece by hand then sand & all good.
    note I haven't made any brushes but I use to make bowls & boxes etc amongst other items on my wood lather many years ago
    ultimately you want a scroll chuck to hold it internally
    or maybe try one of these mini chucks
    https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...ed=0CCoQ8wIwBA
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    The Golden Nib also sells that mandrel http://thegoldennib.com/index.php?ma...ex&cPath=36_41 I've been thinking about getting one, but I use the method Substance described and it works well for me

    I actually use a coping saw with a fine tooth blade to cut the base off the stock, just put the blade on the wood while the lathe is running and let it do the work ^_^
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    If you don't have a chuck here is what you would need:

    Make SURE you have a MT2 taper:

    1/2" MT2 Mini-Lathe Drill Chuck

    Bottle Stopper Mandrel - Rockler Woodworking Tools

    or

    Grind off the head: Everbilt 1/4 in.-20 x 1-1/2 in. Zinc-Plated Grade 8 Cap Screw (2-Pieces)-55518 at The Home Depot

    DEWALT #7 Drill and 1/4 in. x 20 NC Tap Set-DWA1410 at The Home Depot

    Of course you can search for the best prices for these somewhere else... Just an idea of what to get.

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    All good responses guys. I was a touch confused with the chuck arrangement I saw on The Golden Nib tutorial. It was not something I was familiar with.
    I think I'll start with wood. Acrylics look tricky with avoiding chip-out, although, I know I'll get sucked in. LOL
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    If it's a delta midi lathe, shop master, you have a Morse taper #2 in both the tailstock and headstock. The thread size on the main spindle is a 8 teeth per 1". I have the same lathe. . Here's the drill chuck I use.

    Drill Chuck with Morse Taper Adapter - Lee Valley Tools

    Also use a carriage bolt I've cut down to use as a mandrel. Works well.
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    I have used a number of techniques. I am currently using a bottle stopper mandrel I purchased from Penn State Industries. There's no "right way," you just have to find what works best for you.
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