brownsfn2
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I just made my third kitless/custom and I was hoping some you who have been around the block a few times might offer some advice.
Here is the pen: http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/another-kitless-prototype-130420/
I decided to do a clip on this pen. The clip I used was from a Junior Gent so the outside diameter of the ring was .567. It seemed to me that if I wanted to hide the clip ring that the diameter of the cap would be larger than I wanted and would not look right with body of the pen. So my first question is what clips do you use? Which ones are popular for kitless use? Seems like the Jr. Gent size is too big.
To go along with that question I am wondering what are reasonable dimensions with a #6 nib? Since the 12mm x.75 tap I am using is around 12 MM I have been trying to make the body around 13 mm and the cap around 14mm.
Ok, last question. Although I enjoy making the kitless pens I usually sell the pens I make to pay for my habit..uh hobby. Are the kitless pens in high demand or is this just something that unless you are a "brand name" you are just not going to generate interest.
I am thinking of getting a triple start now that I know I enjoy making them. Do you guys think the 12mm is the most popular? (I know that was one more question)
Thanks for listening and offering feedback. I really appreciate the help.
Here is the pen: http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/another-kitless-prototype-130420/
I decided to do a clip on this pen. The clip I used was from a Junior Gent so the outside diameter of the ring was .567. It seemed to me that if I wanted to hide the clip ring that the diameter of the cap would be larger than I wanted and would not look right with body of the pen. So my first question is what clips do you use? Which ones are popular for kitless use? Seems like the Jr. Gent size is too big.
To go along with that question I am wondering what are reasonable dimensions with a #6 nib? Since the 12mm x.75 tap I am using is around 12 MM I have been trying to make the body around 13 mm and the cap around 14mm.
Ok, last question. Although I enjoy making the kitless pens I usually sell the pens I make to pay for my habit..uh hobby. Are the kitless pens in high demand or is this just something that unless you are a "brand name" you are just not going to generate interest.
I am thinking of getting a triple start now that I know I enjoy making them. Do you guys think the 12mm is the most popular? (I know that was one more question)
Thanks for listening and offering feedback. I really appreciate the help.