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[NotURMailman]

What is the most cost effective source for 7mm twist mechanisms? The ones I am looking for are the same ones used in the slimline pens, I believe they are Cross type. The only supplier's website I could find then on was Woodcraft and they are 5 for $12.39. I find that price a little hard to swallow when I could get slimline kits from PSI for $1.95 and then throw the rest out or have spare bands, tips, clips, tubes...

You get the point. With all of the people on here building custom "kitless" pens I'm sure someone can clue me in to a better source. Perhaps my GoogleFoo has just failed me?

 

[mredburn]

Pen Parts | Page 1 of 1 just one supplier, look down the page. I believe Exotic blanks also sells them,
http://www.exoticblanks.com/index.p...=shop.browse&Itemid=60&limit=20&limitstart=60

 

[its_virgil]

Here is one source: Pen Parts | Page 1 of 1 and here is another http://www.exoticblanks.com/index.p...=shop.browse&Itemid=60&limit=20&limitstart=60

Many of the vendors of pen kits sell parts and many don't. Other sources will be added to this thread. Just on hint: Woodcraft is not the most economical place to purchase kits. Other vendors sell the same kits for much cheaper. Do a good turn daily!
Don

What is the most cost effective source for 7mm twist mechanisms? The only supplier's website I could find then on was Woodcraft and they are 5 for $12.39..

 

[NotURMailman]

Thanks!

Any tips on removing the old one from a Euro without destroying the Blackwood pen section?

 

[ossaguy]

I have been thrilled with the ones I got from CSUSA.They are the ones from their Artsan line,and the last bag I got had no duds.I find the cheap Chinese ones are almost all rejects to me ( junky feel,too light of an action,no detent action,feeling like there is sand grinding in there,etc.)

They sell these good ones for only 6.90 for a bag of 10.Part #9797040001

I think you have to phone it in like I do,someone told me it's not on the website ( I could be wrong,there)

Steve

 

[its_virgil]

Get yourself a 7mm dis-assembly kit or read the instructions on how to use one and get a set of transfer punches from Harbor Freight.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Thanks!

Any tips on removing the old one from a Euro without destroying the Blackwood pen section?

 

[NotURMailman]

I have the HF punches. Last time I tried I ruined the wood on the pen. I'll look up the instructions on the disassemble kit.

 

[Monty]

I have the HF punches. Last time I tried I ruined the wood on the pen. I'll look up the instructions on the disassemble kit.

It's very easy to remove with the HF transfer punches. If I can locate the thread I'll post a link. But feel free to call me and I'll walk you through the process. I'll PM you my number.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

Also Smitty on this forum sells them
Smitty's Pen Works

 

[Monty]

Found the removal method in, where else, the fantastic IAP Library.
The only difference is I use the closest size transfer punch that will slide through in place of the rods.

 

[ossaguy]

Thanks the link to the tutorial, Mannie.That looks like a better way to do it than I've been.I've got to try this way.

I think if I was fortunate enough to own a Paul Huffman vice,I sure wouldn't use it as a supporter,though.I know it's probably strong enough,but still I'd not want to take the chance in harming it.I'd cherish that baby!


Steve