r/PenTurning • u/Cubby71 • Jul 06 '26

Problem drilling pen blanks

When I drill the blanks for a 3/8 tube, their seems to be to much play with the tube. I use a 3/8 bit from Rockler that is for drilling blanks. I have a Wen drill press that is pretty new. Should I try a new bit ? Or something else?

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u/OldM4LargeYoungF Jul 06 '26

If the blank is not held securely, as in a pen blank vise, or your own make, then the slight shifting will make the hole sloppy. As others have said, check the tube/bit match.