keithlong
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Is there anyone still making TBC Bushings? I need a set for slimline kits.
TBC Bushings
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cseymour
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I can second the recommendation for Brian. His bushings are great. He made me a set for the Compson kits.
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socdad
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Got my TBC bushings from Constant at LazerLinez. They work perfectly for me ...
One can use non-TBC bushings (.247 inch hole on the middle to fit a mandrel). In some cases, they may not be machined as precisely. If I use them if I don't have TBC bushings. I rotate each a quarter-turn in opposite directions about half-way though turning a barrel. I do the same with my TBC bushings. It is supposed minimize the effects of "slop" in the businings.It my be as effective as throwing salt over my shoulder and carrying a rabbit's foot, but I do it anyway. Of course, there is always not using any bushings and using calipers to achieve your final dimensions. Enjoy!
leehljp
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Adding to what Tony said, regular commercially made bushings are no where near as precisely made as custom machined TBC bushings. Way too loose (slop) on commercially bought bushings for me.
Woodchipper
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Went back and re-read the posts. First, Tony has a good idea; will try it on some pens I am working on for a banquet giveaway. Second, Lee's comment on precision has a ton of merit. There is a big difference on slop and precision.
rd_ab_penman
Member
TBC proud with your stock bushings.
Remove stock bushings and TBC to finial dimensions using your calipers.
Les
Remove stock bushings and TBC to finial dimensions using your calipers.
Les
keithlong
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I have been using TBC bushings on slimline kits for a long time and have turned several hundred pens with them, but they are worn out. I figured out a way a long time back to turn both barrels with one set of TBC bushings. I measured the length of both tubes trimmed, then measured the length of the shoulders of the bushings and added the width of a center band and cut it to this length and I do use one standard bushing in the middle of the barrels. One TBC bushing on the nib end an one TBC bushing on the cap end. It works real good and there is no chatter when turning.
Yep, this is what I do which is why I was curious about the need for TBC-specific bushings.
KiwiBob
Member
Make your own. It takes me about 15 min to turn a set and I'm a novice on a metal lathe
KiwiBob
Member
Hi Keith. I to want to turn both barrels using TBC but can't follow your instruction. Not your fault I'm sure I'm thick. Can you please post a picture of your setup.
Cheers
Cheers
keithlong
Member
Yes I will, but it will be Friday before I can in the shop.