Milescraft 4701 Pen Press – Join Turned Pens & Projects – Advanced, Spring-Loaded Design Holds Workpiece in Place & Adjusts Size Quickly Using Six Quick-Flip Stop Settings. Includes Two Receiving Tips

Heavy duty and easy to use

I had 2 pen presses. 1 is mounted to the wall (and the one I use the most), and one is a combination press and dissassembly unit. The one on the wall literally broke its casting, which shouldn't be possible just putting a pen together. The combo one doesn't really lend itself to mounting on the wall, plus it is more complicated and time-consuming to use. Instead of getting the same model as the one that broke I decided to look around. This one is a *little* more expensive, but I'd say it is worth 10 times more than the one I replaced. This one is WAY more sturdy. The soft foot is not only easily replaceable, but it comes with a spare. Instead of having a bunch of plastic blocks to keep track of (like on the old one) and that are always getting dropped behind the lathe, this one just has metal blocks that flip aside. It is nearly instantaneous to change the height up and down, and the blocks are incredibly solid. It has a drawer to keep the extra foot (or whatever else) in. It works extremely well when mounted to the wall, and has a removable spacer to allow the handle to swing all the way up for that purpose. In conclusion, I haven't seen a better-designed nor better-constructed pen press out there. It isn't much more than a cheap one, and it is literally 10 times better. I would highly recommend it over any other I've seen or used. (I edited this, there was one thing I wish was better on it in my original review. Since I have it mounted to the wall I wished the handle went all the way up and out of the way. It turns out there is a spacer you can remove made just for that. So now I'm going to say that it out absolutely perfect and I couldn't find anything to change on it.)

This is a high quality pen press. It is easy to use. When properly used it will not damage pen parts. It is easier to use if it is mounted to the work bench. My first one lasted about six years. It is very easy to use. Other than wiping it down, it needs little maintenance.

I have had my going on 3 years now and it has been a life saver from day one. I have other products from Milescraft and just like those this is a well built device. I look to get many good years of service. One additional note, I have added several rare earth magnets to the bottom of it because it sets well enough on my lathe bed extension for assembling my pens without falling off or taking up additional real estate in my garage.

Excellent jig it’s what you pay for by dealing with a reputable company like miles craft!

Well made. Does the job well. Is a little tricky to use at first but ok then. Directions should be written by a pen maker who uses regularly.

I was putting pens together with my vice but this thing makes it so much easier. I can't even say how glad I am to have gotten this. If you have the money to spare I highly recommend it.

Game changer. Worth every penny.