Sierra problem or is it me

[Daddy1]

I made several sierras last night---To date they are my favorite. On some of them the mechanism is harder to turn and makes a scraping sound and then on others it turns smooth. What can I do to fix this?

 

[barrels]

The mechinism goes up the middle of the brass tube....sound like you brass might hae glue or something in it. as well right were the nib section/ mechanism connects there is fit that holds the two pieces together.... possible that there is not aggod good fit witht he brass and it is sliding

 

[wdcav1952]

Pull the pen apart and turn the transmission without the blank and top. If it turns smoothly, Barrels might have the right idea.

 

[jrc]

Take the transmission out and put together the top and bottom and turn, is the tube binding on the metal or does it turn freely?

 

[its_virgil]

The sierra is VERY sensitive to any glue inside the tubes. I've never had any other problem with the sierra kit...glue in the tube has always been the problem.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Originally posted by Daddy1
<br />I made several sierras last night---To date they are my favorite. On some of them the mechanism is harder to turn and makes a scraping sound and then on others it turns smooth. What can I do to fix this?