I have a pen I finished last night that I have to deliver to a customer tomorrow. It is a Baron/Navigator. In testing all the functions of the pen last night, I found that when I screw the front section into the pen body with a refill in place, the threads make a horrible screeching sound. If you're not familiar with the Baron, this is a metal-to-metal connection. I have not had this problem in the past, but I need to figure it out ASAP. Any suggestions?
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Mark
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Maybe a dab of wax on the threads. Granted that is short term.
Silicone or a Teflon based spray might be a more semi-permanent fix.
Suggestions only. I've never tried it before.
Silicone or a Teflon based spray might be a more semi-permanent fix.
Suggestions only. I've never tried it before.
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DurocShark
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Wax will last a long time in that location. I do that to all the threads on my pens anyway. I just hate the metal on metal feeling. Wax works wonders.
jskeen
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Agreed on wax, just about any kind, from johnsons floor wax to an old candle stub. Just rub a tiny bit on the threads and work it in a few times, then wipe off any crumbs. Will last forever and be much less likely to seep out or cause the threads to back out than oil.
TellicoTurning
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That's why I like this site... I haven't thought about the wax idea, but have had several pens that had metal on metal threads that weren't smooth... I like the wax idea and will try that.
DurocShark
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I use pure beeswax but I think it doesn't matter.