Virage problems?

[dlindquist]

All the Virages I have made are very hard to twist. Is it just me? Has anyone else had this problem? Any help appreciated.

 

[Whaler]

I have only done a couple and didn't have any problems, very smooth to operate.

 

[ed4copies]

Take off the top (part you made) and turn the transmission with the refill in place--is it easy or difficult?

If Difficult, remove the refill--now easy or difficult?

I've not made them, so I am not certain what you will encounter, but I do know this will isolate the problem.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

I had a problem with the plating on them but they twist smooth as could be. Maybe you have some glue in the tube causing it to bind up.

 

[dlindquist]

No glue problems. I made 10 of them, and they are all the same.

Ed: With the top part off, it turns easily.

 

[ed4copies]

So, there is friction between the top (part we turn) and the lower part of the pen. Use a round file to "clean" or "reduce" the brass tube at the end. The ones I have grabbed to "test", the tube easily spins around the "Nib adapter sleeve"--should be no friction present.

Hope this helps,
Ed

 

[dlindquist]

I'll give that a try.

Thanks much!

 

[butchf18a]

All mine (over 40) have worked smoothly. If you want the best help, call Berea Hardwoods and ask for Joe. He designed it. If he can't help you then it's really broke.