Obtaining Perfect Tube Length Tutorial

[soligen]

This tutorial has been on my list to do next time I make a cigar pen, but since there has been a few threads recently on this topic, I decided to go ahead and do this. As a result, some of the pics are mock-ups adn there is no final pen to show, but I dont think this detracts from the tutorial.

My first turorial .

TomW, can you please add this to the library.

 

[Holz Mechaniker]

The only thing I would express upon would be a go/no go gauge instead of breaking out calipers. Just a thought.

 

[soligen]

I often use my calipers as a go/no go guage. I set the length I want and lock them in place. You can also simply hold the guage tube up against the barrel to see how they compare in length.

 

[KenV]

Dennis -- nice piece of work!!! While I knew all that at some level -- having it all one place is a huge help and your bringing it together provides great focus!! Well done sir!!!

 

[PenMan1]

Very nicely done, Dennis. A Welcomed addition to the library.

 

[NewLondon88]

Cool toot!!

 

[ldb2000]

Great job Dennis , This will come in handy for all of the members .

 

[leestoresund]

Lot's of good info here.

Appreciate it.

Lee

 

[Jim15]

Thank you Dennis.

 

[randyrls]

Dennis; That is great! I particularly liked the section on how to make a replacement nib ring. You can use the cut-offs from the pen blank to make the ring, and make a much more custom pen!

I think that section could stand alone as it's own document.

 

[cnirenberg]

Dennis,
Nice job.