Problems with a Tapa

[Blind_Squirrel]

I want to let people know that the top "ring" on one of the Tapas I showed in this thread http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22789has come loose. The top ring isn't really a ring; it is two pieces. When I get home I am going to try to CA it back on.

Here is where the ring came loose:

 

[twoofakind]

Just be careful with CA around the plated parts. It might turn it cloudy as it cures.

andy

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Originally posted by twoofakind
<br />Just be careful with CA around the plated parts. It might turn it cloudy as it cures.

andy

Thanks. I was also thinking the same thing through the day. I can't decide if I want to go epoxy or loctite. Any suggestions?

 

[Alexander]

I have been thinking about turning a Sierra myself. Has anyone else had any problems with these bands?

 

[Grizzlyss]

I like the Sierras and have not had any porblems so far, but then again 1 isn't much to base a history on. LOL

Sheldon

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

I have turned a few (1/2 dozen or so) Sierras. No problems with any of them.

 

[wudnhed]

I love the Sierra kit, have made about 30 or so, no problems yet. Hope it's just a fluke! Hope you get it fixed to your liking.

 

[NavyDiver]

Hey Scott, I think you need to send that to me so I can fix it for you. Of course, the turnaround time might be a little slow but you will get it back ... eventually ... maybe ...

 

[twoofakind]

I would first contact who you bought it from. I might try some epoxy first. The CA may not be a problem since you are leaving it out in the open and not covered up. Let us know how it turns out.
Andy

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Update: I have found two chorome failures (so far). It looks like the gold may be alright.

I tried to glue the ring back on, but I can not get it to go all the way around. I suspect that they milled the brass insert a thousandth or so big and forced the ring on. Give it a bit of time and it fails. I am going to try contacting WPP to see what they will do for me.

 

[Mikey]

Scott, if you need any help, let me know since I did the bulk purchase of these. I have made two Tapa pens so far and the ring came loose on one, but after I assembled it, I have had no problems. I am still trying to get enough use to see if the black chrome comes off like reported by a few others.

 

[arioux]

Hi,

Just make sure you contact Jimmy at WPP about this, He should know about that problem. Jimmy has always given a good service to his custommers.

Alfred

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Update:

Jimmy from WPP got back to me with a prompt response. He is working with me to get the problem resolved. I will give another update with the final outcome.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Here is the picture that I sent to Jimmy of WPP. I am going to send him the pieces.

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[Mikey]

Wow, did it break, or is that just glare from something? I only had one where the ring came loose, but none so far where it broke.[:0]

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

That is not glare; it is two pieces.

 

[awinegar17175442]

hey scott thanks for the info on the tapa. i have turned about 8 of these so far and i have had no problems with the rings. the only problem which is only tiny is when twisting the pen to open and close it seems kind of stiff.

thanks

 

[its_virgil]

Check for glue inside the tube at the end next to the twist mechanism. The clearance is tight and any glue will cause binding and twisting is impaired.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Originally posted by awinegar17175442
<br /> the only problem which is only tiny is when twisting the pen to open and close it seems kind of stiff.

thanks

 

[byounghusband]

Check for glue inside the tube at the end next to the twist mechanism. The clearance is tight and any glue will cause binding and twisting is impaired.

Don's right. I had the same problem and he gave me the same advice. Worked like a charm. I clean the tubes with a deburring tool prior to assmbly and have had ZERO problem with the Sierra's since....
Thanks Don!!

 

[LostintheWoods]

In an effort to clear confusion here, I noticed earlier in the thread that some folks had said they like the Sierra, had made quite a few, and had never encountered this problem. For those, please note: this is NOT the Sierra pen, it is a Tapa pen, and though similar to a Sierra, it is a different kit. Hope this makes sense.

 

[Pipes]

Originally posted by Alexander
<br />I have been thinking about turning a Sierra myself. Has anyone else had any problems with these bands?

Nope and I have turned dozens .Who knows it may be a new batch and there bad . [?]