Jr Gent II pocket clip

[Woodlvr]

I purchased 5 of these in a past group buy and tonight tried to assemble the 5 pens I had turned for them. Only to find that three of the 5 pocket clips will not go over the cap. Has anyone experienced this problem? I do not want to drill them as I would probably ruin them. Any suggestions would be appreciated. TIA.

Mike

 

[Texatdurango]

If you don't feel comfortable reaming them out, call Craft Supply and they will send you replacements.

I've had this happen several times but usually a few swipes with a round or curved jewelers file is enough to make them fit.

 

[Woodlvr]

I was afraid of filing them out of round and ruining them. Thanks for the idea of a curved jewelers file, I had not thought of that.

Mike

 

[mrcook4570]

Some of them are tight. You can also use your pen press and a press block (with a drilled hole) to seat the clip on the cap finial.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have not had that problem. But, it is my understanding that sometimes the plating is extra heavy and can change dimensions. Just a swipe on the inside with sandpaper or the mentioned file should do the trick.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

I like this feature myself. Drill a block of wood to match the final cap and press the final into the clip. This helps to keep the clip from spinning. I do recomend doing this with a press block and not when you put the kit togather so you do not damage the finish on the pen body.

 

[Milpaul]

If you have a dremel or rotary tool it is pretty easy to get inside the ring and just enlarge the hole slightly. I use and engraving bit that looks similar to a small mill.

 

[Woodlvr]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions.

Mike