Source for detachable ends

[stalvo]

I have seen a kit for a 7 mm pen with a detachable top. It is much more expensive than similar 7 mm pen kits and the only difference is the top which is detachable. Does anyone know of a source for just the detachable tops?

Thanks for any info.

Michael

 

[Woodlvr]

Michael are you referring to the pens with the magnetic pieces? I cannot recall right now (Old Fart Syndrome I am told) where I just saw them but maybe some one else can recall that part.

Mike

 

[Jarheaded]

You can get them at some of the craft supply stores like Micheal or A.C.Moores. The plating on them is not going to be the best though.

 

[stalvo]

They work similar to a detachable key ring. A magnet is not involved, but I really can't explain (with justice anyway) how it works.

 

[alphageek]

I think the ones you are thinking of are the 'necklace pens' - I have gotten some through woodturninz, and yes they are more than a standard slimline kit, but not really that expensive.

The problem is that even if you find the 'detach part' by itself, the pen end needs to be different to hold the detachable part... I doubt you're going to get much better pricing separately.

 

[stalvo]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate the help.

 

[badger]

Originally posted by alphageek

I think the ones you are thinking of are the 'necklace pens' - I have gotten some through woodturninz, and yes they are more than a standard slimline kit, but not really that expensive.

The problem is that even if you find the 'detach part' by itself, the pen end needs to be different to hold the detachable part... I doubt you're going to get much better pricing separately.

I made one of these for my wife who works retail, and they customers were always stealing her pen. Now all the other employees are jealous.

 

[Jarheaded]

Make an adapter out of wood or corian or something. Improvise,adapt, and make a custom pen. that is what this is all about anyways isn't it?
Johnnie

 

[Glass Scratcher]

I had some of those necklace pens that weren't detachable and added a small claw hook and made them detachable.