truittsosebee
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I just noticed that Rockler has the Panache kits on clearance for $4.99 and thought I'd get a few opinions of this kit before I order a bunch of them.
Opinions on Panache Kits???
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Russianwolf
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Uses the same section as the Jr. Series.
Needs a big blank, 7/8s square I think is the minimum but one inch is probably preferred.
Needs a big blank, 7/8s square I think is the minimum but one inch is probably preferred.
TomW
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Russianwolf
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the metal part that you hold to write with. On the Jr's they are interchangable from fountain to rollerball. Though I've don't think I've ever seen anyone swap a fountain section on a Panache.
keithkarl2007
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I've just been looking through pics of various panache pens (type panache in the search tab) one had a fountain section from a Jr Gent.
There a great kit to show off a large blank
mick
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The Panache is always a big seller for me. I keep about 8 or 10 in different acrylics on my show tables and almost always end up selling at least a couple at each show.
I've made a couple into FP on request and used a Baron section.
I've made a couple into FP on request and used a Baron section.
TomW
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Russianwolf
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See, now I've seen one. Thanks Lou.
Why they don't offer it as a Fountain kit, who knows, but then the same could be said for the Zen (especially since the section has different threads than the Stretch which does have a fountain version.
Why they don't offer it as a Fountain kit, who knows, but then the same could be said for the Zen (especially since the section has different threads than the Stretch which does have a fountain version.
jimofsanston
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I have made one. Everyone looks at it but i have not had any takers yet. I might just go ahead order some to have on hand for later. It has a good price.
keithkarl2007
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Man, i just tried to order 3 panache kits on Rockler. When it came to checking out it charged me $8.95 for shipping and handling within the U.S and a further $32 to ship to Ireland. For 3 pen kits, what the heck??? I know they are a beefy kit but they can't be that heavy
Russianwolf
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Want me to get some for you? Interantional priority should run about $10 I think.
Russianwolf
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keithkarl2007
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If you don't mind, thanks. Let me know how much they'll be including shipping
Wow !!!!
That's a bit steep isn't it?? I never thought they were that expensive.Oh, about the panaches, I like them too but have had a recurring problem.... With the cap being so fat, I've found that it is too easy to tighten it too much which then pulls out the coupler. I've had to glue most of them in.
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keithkarl2007
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they can't be that. Can they???
Russianwolf
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Do you need a set of bushings Keith?
keithkarl2007
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yeah, sorry
Russianwolf
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any specific plating? I'm getting the Platinum.
Russianwolf
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I'll put the order in for Platinum if you don't say anything by 9PM my time. I know it's late in Eire
keithkarl2007
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yeah, that'd be perfect, sorry i should have said in my first comment.
Russianwolf
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Order is in. Looks like $13 for me to ship to you when they get here (about a week).
keithkarl2007
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cheers Mike, better than the $32 they came up with
DurocShark
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That price for the 2007 Rollerball is correct. They're that much in the store too.
They're quite a bit cheaper at CSUSA: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...Kits___Zen_Rollerball_Pen_Kit___zen_pen?Args=
They're quite a bit cheaper at CSUSA: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...Kits___Zen_Rollerball_Pen_Kit___zen_pen?Args=
DurocShark
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As for the Panache, they're a great showoff pen, but a pain to write with. So they tend not to sell for me.
I discovered the interchangeable sections last week or so and posted about it.
I discovered the interchangeable sections last week or so and posted about it.
BigguyZ
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The Majestic at Rockler is really expensive too- like $60.
About the panache, I bought a few yesterday since they were on sale. I haven't made one yet, but it looks interesting.
Something I noticed, though. As mentioned, it uses the same tubes and "nib" as the Jr Gent. So, instead of using a Jr Gent to make a closed end pen, you can buy the panache at half the cost and the only difference is the center band... So the closed end mandrels I just made for the Jr Gent body and cap are not going to be used to make a closed end Panache instead. Seems like it'd make more sense to do.
About the panache, I bought a few yesterday since they were on sale. I haven't made one yet, but it looks interesting.
Something I noticed, though. As mentioned, it uses the same tubes and "nib" as the Jr Gent. So, instead of using a Jr Gent to make a closed end pen, you can buy the panache at half the cost and the only difference is the center band... So the closed end mandrels I just made for the Jr Gent body and cap are not going to be used to make a closed end Panache instead. Seems like it'd make more sense to do.
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TowMater
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Does anyone know if this price applies in stores? I have a Rockler here in town and I could save on the shipping.
BigguyZ
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Every Rockler has matched every online price I've ever tried to get.