great pen press, 11.18.2009

Reviewer: Ian Eather (Werrington, n.s.w)

Great penpress. It sure beats using the drill press. I have it bolted to one end of my bench and I just move from one process to another.

works as advertisted, 11.10.2009

Reviewer: John Czohla (Lafayette, NJ)

Good time saver , works as advertised

Good but could be better, 11.10.2009

Reviewer: jerry sodan (Graham, NC)

The pen press is extremely useful when putting the pens together. The only thing I would add is one more spacer approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. This would greatly assist when assembling slimline twist 7mm pens. It is needed when assembling the top of the pen with the pocket clip and end cap. The press will not fully seat the end cap unless I place 2 popsicle sticks behind one of the spacers when I use all 3.

Solid product, 11.3.2009

Reviewer: Kyr Leontovich (Truckee, CA)

I had to make 200 pens and letter openers for an order, this press really saved me time. Heavy enough, no mounting is necessary. I took the spring off, it worked better for me. Only complaint is the plastic knob you press against is too soft, after 50 pens it had a hole almost 3/8" deep (and I wasn't over pressing them).

pen press, 10.27.2009

Reviewer: Raymond Hilman (Greer, SC)

The spring loaded penpress really speeds up the assembly process. I should have had one earlier.

Press improvement, 10.27.2009

Reviewer: Roger Kehm (Chico, CA)

I'm just getting a hand at using the pen press. It sure is beter then fighting my vice or cranking my lathe. I'm inpressed at how well made this PenPress is, so I made a couple of changes to help with my RA stiffness in my hands. I removed the Plastic and alumninum ram faces and fit the plastic ones that were on my lathe press ,they work better as one end is cupped to hold the pen steady and the other end has a small removable rod on one end this makes the press able to assemble and disaemble pens. With the 10 dollars off and 15 % discount I got it to my home for less then the suggested price. Wow! great buy and great penpress. Roger

Heavy-Duty Pen Assembly Press, 10.12.2009

Reviewer: John Goodgame (Foley, AL)

This is one of the best pen tools I have seen!

Pen Press, 10.9.2009

Reviewer: Gary Fox (Terryville, CT)

Works great! A real time saver. Well worth the small investment.

Works great., 9.30.2009

Reviewer: Foster Mayo (Bonners Ferry, ID)

On shorter pieces I have to insert a pen blank on end to shorten up the press. I use a short piece of blank that I have drilled to assist in assembling the clip and end cap.

Nice Tool, 9.29.2009

Reviewer: Thomas Hamilton (Madison, WI)

- I'd been using my vise, clamps, whatever, then I got a $10 coupon and thought I'd try this pen press, it was money well spent. - One of two improvements I had to make was to cover the metal piston. Instead of using a chunk of cardboard as suggested I used a small hole saw and cut out a circle of lexan and hot glued that over the end. - Another addition I made was to add a piece of 1/2" x 1/2" aluminum angle to the long side so all I have to do is clamp that in my vise and I'm ready to go. - It's a nice tool, easy to use and speeds up pen assembly, and with the holiday's around the corner that's a good thing.

Can't Live Without It, 9.22.2009

Reviewer: W Wise (Leesburg, OH)

As someone new to penturning, I wasn't sure if I really needed this or not. But now that I have it, I can't imagine trying to assemble pens without it. And it's useful with a number of other kits too. A definite "must have" item.

wonderful!, 9.22.2009

Reviewer: patrick haygood (union city, TN)

I have been turning pens since Feb. I have tied making my own assembly press- didn't work! I tried (with limited success!) to assemble pens with a bench vise and I have tried using a squeeze clamp. The spring-loaded heavy-duty assembly press works great! It is extremely easy to use and doesn't take up much workbench space.

convenient, 9.22.2009

Reviewer: Richard Lightner (Golden, CO)

Very easy to use and adjust to different lengths.

Great Pen Assembly Press, 9.22.2009

Reviewer: Bruce Woody (Brandon, FL)

This pen assembly press is the easiest one to use of the three I have had the opportunity to use. The cast iron base provides the weight necessary to keep the press stationary without the need for clamps. The mechanism works flawlessly with practically no effort. A grest addition to any pen makers tools, and less expensive than other models.

Poor Design for some pens assembly, 9.21.2009

Reviewer: leon tempalski (pittsburgh, PA)

The first problem to the press is that it does have enough flexibility to fit short pieces as well as multiple lengths. If the spacer blocks were of significant material pressing a pen would not crack one of the spacers when attempting to assemble a sculptured pen. During assembly the clip going into the cap needs to be pressed into a brass bushing and the adjustment is nearly 2 1/2" short from achieving this. If i try it another way such as at the final assembly the press pushes the bushing into the pen while the end piece remains loose on the clip. advise or can we talk about a refund?

Very Good But Needs Better Adjustment, 9.20.2009

Reviewer: Marc Albert (Deering, NH)

This is the best pen press that I have used and seems to be the best on the market. It would be perfect if the adjustment bar could be set with stops; The set screw doesn't hold very well and often slips.

BEST OF THE BEST, 9.15.2009

Reviewer: Eddie Harrel (Elk City, OK)

THIS PEN PRESS ASSEMBLY WAS A REAL ASSET TO MY SHOP. I CAN QUICKLY LINE UP MY PEN AND ASSEMBLE IT SQUARELY. THANKS PENN STATE EDDIE

Pen Press, 9.15.2009

Reviewer: Daniel Christensen (Council Bluffs, IA)

This press is even better than I thought it would be. I had used an earlier version of this item and was pleased to discover that the upgrade was a definite improvement. It is much easier to "load the pen" and get a straight fit as I am pressing the pen parts together.

Convenience in a roll, 9.8.2009

Reviewer: gavin young (Coeur d Alene, ID)

I keep this box and a pair of scissors next to my lathe. It is nice to be able to just snip off the grit you need and go. Very convenient. The paper quality is excellent.

Great Press, 9.8.2009

Reviewer: Martin Johnson (Penobscot, ME)

This press is ideal for assembly of the pen and pencil kits. It works so easy right out of the box and even comes with an extra spring. Alot easier and safer than using a vise or other press set up.

Pen Press, 9.1.2009

Reviewer: Richard Johnson (Hanover Park, IL)

I have tried many different ways of assembling the pens once they are finished. Using this press is one of the easiest items I have used. I love it.

Assembly Press, 8.26.2009

Reviewer: Richard Seals (Dallas, TX)

Being new to penmaking I spent a lot of time considering which press to buy. The other reviews and the price sold me. When it arrived it was better than I expected and has worked well.

Very poor instructions, 8.25.2009

Reviewer: Billy Estes (Irmo, SC)

Very poor instructions need to have a better set of instructions

Pen Press, 8.25.2009

Reviewer: Jim Gray (Ridgeway, SC)

Works so well it's scary. Simple and goof proof. Spring load helps hold pen to make assembly easier (like a third hand). Clamps in my bench vise for quick installation and removal. Screw holes for mounting are also perfect size for removing transmission from 7mm pens. Thanks for a very useful accessory.

Awsome Pen Assembly Tool, 8.19.2009

Reviewer: Rick Reynolds (Clyde, NY)

This is the best ever pen press. I have tried a couple others and this is the best, and smoothest. The parts press together so easily that you could press parts together with just your pinky. This is really a great product, and if you have tried others, you have to try this one, because it is truly the best one out there.

Good Press, 8.15.2009

Reviewer: Scott (North Kingstown, RI)

Very Good penpress and better value. This press has a cast iron base making it heavy which is a good thing. It is simple to use. The spring works well holding parts in place before pressing together. The handle is long enough to ease pressing and give good control. There are some improvements which could be made. More spacers would help. I replaced the plastic mandrel with a stronger UHMW-PE version with a centering indentation. And a plastic or other protective face on the aluminum ram protects the pen parts.

What a nice press!, 8.14.2009

Reviewer: Matthew Crump (Kansas City, MO)

This press is very simple and smooth to use. I was very surprised at the weight of the press. It has a very heavy sturdy base. The spring keeps the pen parts in place as you line them up to press, and the adjustment blocks make it quick to press different lengths easily. I waited to long to purchase this .... don't make that mistake!

Pen Assembly Clamp, 8.4.2009

Reviewer: Gary Glatfelter (Puyallup, WA)

Works well. Instructions call out to add some cardboard to surface of plastic head. Makes me wonder why they don't build it to take care of this from the start.

Pen press, 7.22.2009

Reviewer: James Trabulsie (Pembroke, MA)

Easy to operate and adjust. Makes pen assembly virtually foolproof.

What a breeze!, 7.15.2009

Reviewer: Tony Fredericks (Hayward, CA)

I just made my first pen with this great little gizmo, and it is so worth the money. Very simple to put all the parts together as it has little blocks that you can slip in or out to adjust the depth to accomodate the different sections of the pen. Well done.

pen press, 7.8.2009

Reviewer: Richard Bazinet (Corsicana, TX)

The penpress works great. It is fast and gives the right amount of pressure and travel making this a good tool.

Pen Assembly Press Tool, 7.1.2009

Reviewer: Hector Hernandez (Phoenix, AZ)

I very much like your Pen Assembly Press V4 tool,as it makes assembling pens easier for me. This tool saves time and effort to complete a pen in no time. I should have purchased one sooner. It beats using a turn type vise press.

A must have for pen making, 6.25.2009

Reviewer: Pierre Garceau (Rosemère, Quebec)

It arrived different from the one I ordered on the site. I think you changed the model when I ordered it. I was surprised but I love this one. Pen assembly is so easy now....

Must Have!, 6.25.2009

Reviewer: Cynthia Cole (Lewisburg, PA)

I am so glad that I ordered this press. It makes putting the pens together so much easier and quicker. love it!

pen press plus other parts, 6.23.2009

Reviewer: John Cich (Apple Valley, CA)

First let me say I am sorry to PSI, I purchased some kits from a competitor and have had nothing but trouble. I was in the area and thought what the heck, TRY. Wrong on all counts. The Penpress I purchased works great, as do all the other items I purchased. Needless to say I will not make the same mistake twice. PSI you are the best of the them all. Thanks again for great service, kits and all the makings that go with it. I am looking foward to a very long relationship with your company.

GREAT TIME SAVER, 6.16.2009

Reviewer: Thomas Ledbetter (Sweetwater, TX)

THIS IS VERY GOOD PRODUCT FOR WHAT YOU PAY. WORKS VERY EASY WITH ALL SIZES OF PENS. MAY NEED MORE SPACERS BUT SURE BEATS THE DRILL PRESS I WAS USING TO PRESS MY PENS TOGETHER. SHOULLD LAST FOR MANY YEARS OF USE.

disapointed, 6.10.2009

Reviewer: Anthony Marotta (Rockford, IL)

After using the pen press for the first time the plastic block broke through to a second wall. Seems to me this block should be made from a solid piece of material. So I made one out of wood to replace my broken one. Other than that problem it works great.

Excellent Tool for Penmakers, 6.9.2009

Reviewer: Randall Bates (Athens, TN)

This is an excellent tool to use to assemble pens. The only drawback is that there are not enough spacer blocks to assemble each end of the pen, so a spacer block must be made or some other fabrication of a spacer to make up the space. Other than that, it is a great tool, and I would recommend it to anyone. If there were more spacers, it would be five stars.

Great Product, 6.7.2009

Reviewer: James Bryant (Leesburg, GA)

I thought this was a bit pricy but once I used it I found it to be worth every penny. Makes pen assembly very easy. Very solidly built.

new pen press, 6.2.2009

Reviewer: John Brammer (Quinton, VA)

I had been using your first issue of pen press for many years, and the pressed metal bracket was beginning to be "bent out of shape". After making a purchase of the new cast iron press, and using it for pressing many pens together,I can say this revised press is 100 % better that the old one. It is so precise, and does not "flex" like the previous one. Thanks for making this new design available. Every one that makes pens, should invest in one of these.

PENPRESS4, 6.2.2009

Reviewer: Richard Wesa (Morrison, IL)

not enough variablity in adjustment.

I love my Pen Assembly Press, 5.25.2009

Reviewer: Taylor (Baroda, MI)

My Dad bought me a lathe and pen tuning kit for my 12th birthday. The Pen assembly press was delivered at a later date on backorder. I put together 4 pens on a vise. This took way too long and was not real efficient. Once I got the pen assembly press, I was able to put together 5 pens within 10 minutes. The pen press is easy to use and well worth the price. I highly recommend it!

Pen press, 5.25.2009

Reviewer: Bernard Arel (Westhampton, MA)

Works fantastic, easy to use, makes pressing pens a breeze!

Pen Press, 5.23.2009

Reviewer: Garry Melton (Leonard, OK)

Works great! heavy duty press won't bend under pressure.

A Worthwhile Tool, 5.23.2009

Reviewer: Mark Nelson (Birch Run, MI)

Although the pen assembly press was back-ordered the wait was worth it. I'm new at turning and assembling pens and before I received the press I used a clamp to assemble pens with some frustration. This press holds the parts in place and makes assembly quick and easy. It is well worth the investment.

easily broke, 5.21.2009

Reviewer: Blair Smith (Liberty Lake, WA)

it broke the second pen we used it on. the pivot houseing for the mechanical arm is made of cheap pot metal and when we applied a little pressure to squeeze a pen together, it broke. Apparently we needed more spacers behind the spring loaded stop to put the clip on the top part of the slim line pen. We are going to order a replacement part, we'll see how that goes.

Al Forrett, 5.21.2009

Reviewer: Alfred Forrett (Mooers, NY)

The Fiber block on the spring end of unit damages very easy if you put the pen point on the fiber block. Other than that the unit works very well.

Assembly Press, 5.12.2009

Reviewer: Robert Carter (Helena, MT)

I was using a clamp to put my pens together, and I have to redo some pens. I got this press and every pen I put together is perfect. The control I now have is unbelievable. The press can be adjusted to any size, and puts even pressure from start to finish. The press is just great, and is made to last a lifetime. I recommend this to anyone that is using another method besides a press. I use to figure for the price I could get by with a clamp, and now I for the price I just can't live without it.

Press with ease, 5.5.2009

Reviewer: John Stewart (Taylor, TX)

I am delighted at the way it works so easily. It is heavey duty and gives you confidence that you can control the end result...a complete pen. I had been using a small hammer while waiting for the pen press and screwed up 4 twist mechanizes and two couplings. I just hit it to hard and didn't have any real control over the process. I would tell anyone building pens this is the second thing that is required after the lathe.

Pen Press, 3.17.2009

Reviewer: Art Hillman (Grand Forks, ND)

It works very well. I have made some extra spacers of different thickness.

needs a little more development, 3.11.2009

Reviewer: Douglas Neeley (Woodbine, MD)

Nicely weighted, easy to use, but the rod tail and push rod head are both made out of UHMW polyethylene. Pressing hard objects into it will cause droves and divots in the polyethylene. It comes with 3 spacers and an extra spring. Looks like it will last.

Less work, 3.11.2009

Reviewer: Robert Waite (McKinney, TX)

I finally purchased the assembly press. I've been hammering parts together with some success. The press makes assembly significantly easier. The only problem I have encountered is when I press the pointed end of the slimline pen on. One needs to make sure it stays square, it will tend to go in crooked and bend the insert or break the wood.

Pen assembly must have, 3.11.2009

Reviewer: Charles Collier (Oak Ridge, TN)

This is a must have tool for pen assembly. Lots of thought went into the design of this assembly press. Makes alignment and assembly of pen parts a snap. Great product. Thanks

pen press, 3.11.2009

Reviewer: Dan McDonough (Kettering, OH)

This penpress is easy to use.

Better than anything else!, 3.10.2009

Reviewer: Al Neighbors (Childress, TX)

I first used a large cabinet vise, then a clamp. Then I got smart, and bought this V4 Press. It works like a charm. Easy to operate, and does the job much faster than any other system. A definite boost to your time, and pen-assembly ease. I recommend it.

works great, 3.10.2009

Reviewer: vin (Staten Island, NY)

Gets the job done smooth and fast

Pen Press, 3.10.2009

Reviewer: William Murtaugh (Lakewood, CO)

Very well made, solid and at the best price to be found!

PENPRESS4, 3.10.2009

Reviewer: Andrew Thompson (Rome, NY)

Not just a cheap imitation - But a quality made product. The first time you use this press you will wonder how you ever survived without one. A hefty item with all the control necessary to assemble your pens. Smooth operation and adjustable plastic shims allow you to easily adjust to a varity of pen sizes.

Excellent product, 1.20.2009

Reviewer: travis lowe (port orchard, WA)

I received this product today and I just put together 2 slimline pencils and 2 slimline pens. This product is an essential for creating high quality pens and pencils. Before I owned this product I used a hand clamp, the hand clamp didn't work well and it broke one of my pens. This pen press works excellently and the spring feature helps with positioning. Thanks PSI for offering this awesome piece of equipment!

Very useful and worthwhile tool, 1.14.2009

Reviewer: Brenda Hardman (Charlottesville, VA)

Overall, I find the V4 pen assembly press to be an improvement over the previous model. The heavier base, the heavy duty design of the handle/press assembly and the spring loading feature are marked improvements. The one disadvantage that I have encountered is the adjustability in the maximum and minimum length. Long pens, such as the bullet cartridge, are too long to fit in the press for the final assembly step. Pressing small parts together is also problematic unless you put a block of wood between the stop and the press head to shorten the distance between them. However, the pluses outweigh the minuses to make this a very useful and worthwhile tool for any penmaker. Thank you PSI for your continuing innovativeness!

Good design, 11.14.2008

Reviewer: Larry Jones (Elberton, GA)

When I ordered my press PSI accidently sent me the V3 Press, I used the V3 for a week till the V4 arrived and got to see the differances right away, the V3 has a hole for 2 dowel rods to help center the pen/pencil for a good centered pressing, the V4 does not have this option, so I had to do it myself, the springs that help with holding the pen/pencil halfs in place really help, to the designer "KUDOS" the heavy duty base is good as well, the set screw that holds the handle helps keep the handle from falling off. The new V4 design is a good design and the purchase was a great experiance. They really helped me out when I was sent the wrong press, they told me to keep and use the V3 press till my V4 arrived, no other company that I know would ever do that, Thanks PSI. I'll be a trusted customer for now on...