Sierra Click Blank on a Sierra Twist Kit?

[Bobalu]

Has anyone put a Sierra Click blank onto a Sierra Twist kit? I ordered some carbon fiber ready-to-turn blanks, but inadvertently ordered the click version rather that the twist version that I need. I could cut the blank down the .210" difference, but I'm wondering if it might just be easier to turn it as is and slip it onto a Sierra twist kit. Looks feasible, but just wondering if their are some pitfalls I'm not seeing.

 

[JBCustomPens]

No difference. Just shorten it up and call it good.

Looking forward to seeing it! :biggrin:

 

[ed4copies]

I think the question is, "Do you have to shorten it, or can you leave it the original length??"

I don't know the answer, I THINK it would work, but soon someone will give you an authoritative yes or no.

(May not be right, but it WILL BE authoritative!!)

 

[jttheclockman]

Why not just try it?? You can always dismantle those. They are easy.

 

[JBCustomPens]

I think you have to otherwise the refill might not extend all the way. YMMV!

 

[ldb2000]

Since the active components of the twist Sierra is separate you won't have to worry about the refill extending and retracting to the correct length but the extra length of the blank might not allow the activator to fully engage the transmission . I would suggest that you cut the blank to the correct length .

 

[Bobalu]

Why not just try it?? You can always dismantle those. They are easy.

You're right. If it doesn't work, nothings really lost. I'll turn the blank tomorrow and see how it goes.

 

[Bobalu]

Since the active components of the twist Sierra is separate you won't have to worry about the refill extending and retracting to the correct length but the extra length of the blank might not allow the activator to fully engage the transmission . I would suggest that you cut the blank to the correct length .

Just as a test, I took a Sierra twist and pulled the upper barrel out about a quarter inch. That would simulate what things would be like if the blank were longer. It's not getting full contact with the activator, but the transmission still turns as it should

 

[ldb2000]

Well then , there's your answer . If you feel comfortable with the way it is and you think it will be ok , then go for it .

 

[bruce119]

The full length click will work just fine a standard sierra they have a wide range of forgiveness. Almost 1/4" either way and you can also you a standard sierra on a click just by shortening the chrome extension the difference of the 2 tubes.

I do it frequently.

.

 

[achennau]

Did one just last week. Cut it down and the click works just great!

 

[Bobalu]

Thanks everyone. Had I only experimented with the regular Sierra twist first, I would have realized there was enough tolerance there. I'll turn it today and post a photo, if I have time. Getting ready for my first craft fair next weekend, and things are really hectic right now.