Euro Dimensions at CB??????

[BigRob777]

Hi folks. I'm trying to turn some euros and I've never had any experience with them at all. It seems like there's a cb sizing ring, that shows how thick to make the barrel, right at the tenon, but I can't find it. Can anyone help me? I could scrap a CB ring thingie, but then I'd be one short and it would probably not last long. Also, I 've heard that I should turn the tenon a fraction short, so that the nib barrel inserts slightly more into the clip barrel (through the CB ring thing). Is this right and if so, how long should I make the tenon. Remember that I'm brand new at doing measured tenons.
Thanks,
Rob

 

[Rifleman1776]

Can't find it? It comes with a bushings set. If you are talking about the standard 7mm Euro, the ring makes the tenon cutting job simple and quick. Just order a new set of bushings, they are cheap. Don't mess with recommended cutting dimensions. Cut as instructed. I use a 1/4" parting tool.

 

[BigRob777]

Frank,
Ahh, the first mistake from the Chinese kit suppliers. I'll send them an e-mail, to see about getting that ring. I bought 3 sets of bushings from them, for about 30 cents apiece. I'll have to see if I have a 1/4" tool. I have so many of them, but only one of them is any good. Can anyone post a pic of the ring?
Thanks,
Rob

 

[BigRob777]

Just to make sure I'm communicating well, it's not the bushing depth shoulder, on the bushing, it's the thing that tells me how fat to make the pen, before I cut off the tenon.
Rob

 

[BigRob777]

Ahhh,
Here it is:
Designer Sizing Sleeve
I found it at woodturningz for $2.75

Thanks,
Rob

 

[Rifleman1776]

Originally posted by BigRob777
<br />Ahhh,
Here it is:
Designer Sizing Sleeve
I found it at woodturningz for $2.75

Thanks,
Rob

Rob, is the Designer the same pen as the 7mm Euro as from CS?
Regardless, I would be cautious about using a bushing from a different supplier without putting the micrometer to everything. I'd be happy to post a picture, but it looks like a....uh....small ring. You can cut the tenon with a smaller parting tool but the 1/4" removes more wood faster and is very close to the exact width you need for the center band to fit right.

 

[clthayer]

I use this http://www.pennstateind.com/store/pkmont-bux.html Works great, cut the tenon then slide the sleeve over and use it to size the rest of the upper barrel. I believe that PSI's directions say to cut the tenon 7/32, and others say 1/4. If you get it too big you can always barrel trim the excess away.

Christian

 

[BigRob777]

Frank,
I'm not even sure that these pens are the same as CSUSA's. They're from China. I'm going to send them an e-mail to see what I should use.
Thanks,
Rob

 

[Ligget]

Rob use a micrometer as bushings are only a rough guide.

 

[BigRob777]

Thanks all,
I'll use my calipers. Gotta get ready for the show.
Rob

 

[LostintheWoods]

The designer sizing sleeve will set ya straight.

 

[GBusardo]

Rob, I have one of those sizing sleeves things that Chirstian suggested, I never use it. It dont fit on my mandrel with both barrels and i found it easier to just use a spare sleeve. If you would like me to mail it to you, send me an email.

 

[BigRob777]

Gary,
Well, I did just buy 45 kits, so I'm covered, but thank you for your offer.
Rob

 

[Brewmeister35]

Rob, the chinese kits are 7/32" tenon and a scrapped center band OR a sizing sleeve will work. I'm betting one of your kits was cheaper than a sizing sleeve []

 

[BigRob777]

Brewmeister,
Thanks for putting that into perspective for me. I'll use one of the centers. I can always make one from blackwood, or something, or I'll have an extra set of tubes, etc.[]
Rob

 

[cdcarter]

In my experience, the sleeve that comes with the bushings sometimes doesn't fit the same as the ring itself, so I use the ring from the kit to ensure a good fit. Just have to be careful to nick it, and take it off before you start sanding. I get tighter fits that way.

 

[BigRob777]

Thanks Carl. I probably would have figured that out, only after sanding off the finish.[:I]
Rob