Noisy!

I have used the mandrel saver for about a dozen pens. It is so noisy that I can't hear. Sent e mails to see if this is normal, but got no response to my question.

NEVER BUY ANOTHER MANDREL

Never buy another mandrel shaft. This is the "Cat's Meow!!!" No pressure on the mandrel shaft -- all pressure straight on the tubes and blanks. This will easily pay for itself in not having bent mandrels.

Noisy

Good idea but out of box the bearing was stuck and when it came loose is making an extremely loud squeal. Seller is replacing so hope this one has a good bearing.(China!!)

Best thing since CA glue.

This mandrel is awesome,it saves mass amounts of time, wouldn't turn pens without it. Thank you

Mandrel saver

This item is very noisy. I depend on visual as well as audible cues to tell me how my turning tools are cutting. This tool makes a sound like a car going over a rumble strip on the highway. I will be returning it. That said, I would like to add that I have always had excellent customer service from Penn State and expect the same in this instance.

Great Rotating Tailstock

This is a wonderful tool for pen turners, I really enjoy using mine. The extra room it gives, really comes in handy, especially for me. I would recommend every pen turner to get one.

Good investment

I teach junior high shop. These mandrel savers are wonderful. Students are tough on equipment and these live centers work great! I purchased a few to try them out and plan to buy one for each pen turning lathes. I highly recommend them for shop teachers.

Good Idea....Poor Design

I've had 3 of these now and all of them have gone bad. (In 4 months) They work well for a few days but then they start growling and getting hot. It's like the bearings are getting flat spots on them. They can't keep up. I also think it could have a better fit around the mandrel. It's a little sloppy. I will give PSI customer service credit. They we're very helpful and kept replacing them.

Pen mandrel

I get a little movement on the mandrel. If it had a collet, or just a tighter fit.

Pen Mandrel

I have used the mandrel saver twice since I have received it. This is a great idea and works just as advertised. A must for new pen turners.