i totally agree with the ducking on this one. if you do a lot or fair amount of pens this kit is worth every penny. i too tried all the other ways the duck talked about and this is the mercedes of pen mills. but it needs to be used in a drill press or you will have issues.
woodpeckers has some options for the sets offered. i like the duck went whole hog with the big boy ! will i ever use every size ? probably not, but as duck said, not have and need !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.