Hi all, I am trying out some kits that have threads on the inside of the brass tube for fitting the components, rather than the press-fit found in many pen kits. I'm pretty excited about it. Seems like a much better way of doing things. However, because the tube is threaded, it's important to make sure that epoxy does not harden on the inside of the tube. I always get some epoxy in there when I push the brass tube into the blank, and normally just clean it out after it's hardened with a reamer and diamond file. That won't work here, of course. It'll ruin the threads.
So, how do folks keep epoxy out of the tube? I was simply going to stuff some wax in there before sliding the tub in, and then once the tube's in place, remove the wax with a paperclip or something before the epoxy has had a chance to dry.
But I was curious if anyone had tips or a better way of doing this.
So, how do folks keep epoxy out of the tube? I was simply going to stuff some wax in there before sliding the tub in, and then once the tube's in place, remove the wax with a paperclip or something before the epoxy has had a chance to dry.
But I was curious if anyone had tips or a better way of doing this.