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[Smitty37]

Welcome to Smitty's forum.

I will be offering specials here and I will happily answer any questions about my products. I will also take under consideration suggestions for new products etc.

Let's make this forum the great tool that it can be.

Welcome again.

 

[kovalcik]

Hi Smitty,

Do you plan to introduce a larger LeRoi similar to PSI's Gatsby Grande?

Thanks

 

[Smitty37]

I have not given that any thought...didn't even know PSI had such a kit, they have been introducing so many for the past two years that it's hard to keep up. I also have no idea how much interest there might be...

 

[monark88]

smitty,
do you plan on offering pen/pencil/FP mechanisms? Schmidt and the like?
Russ

 

[Smitty37]

smitty,
do you plan on offering pen/pencil/FP mechanisms? Schmidt and the like?
Russ

I plan at some point to offer FP conversions for Caballeros where I now have them only in Rollerball. I don't plan on offering just mechanisms.

 

[Fordwakeman]

Cartridge Pen Component Sets

would you consider offering these in chrome or Gun metal? I sometimes use Nickel plated shells.

 

[Smitty37]

would you consider offering these in chrome or Gun metal? I sometimes use Nickel plated shells.

I am only able to offer these in 24K right now because a customer wanted 500 of them and I ordered another 500 for my stock (MOQ for them is 500 pieces). If there was enough interest to warrant another finish I'd be more than happy to do it but I haven't had many inquiries.

 

[knowltoh]

LeRoi click in gold/Ti

Hi Smitty,

Any chance for getting the LeRoi click in other finishes?

 

[Smitty37]

Yes, I plan on introducing this set in Gold TN/Gun Metal next year. If there is sufficient interest to support a pre-production sale.

Hi Smitty,

Any chance for getting the LeRoi click in other finishes?

 

[LouF]

Hi Smitty is your Smitty's club open for new members my wife and I tried it a couple of weeks ago and ir was down?

 

[Smitty37]

Hi Smitty is your Smitty's club open for new members my wife and I tried it a couple of weeks ago and ir was down?

You should be able to join --- if you have a problem email me at leroyssmith@smith.net and I'll help you out.

 

[LouF]

Smitty thank you.

 

[Lenny]

Can you tell me what the tube length should be on the LeRoi Elegant clicker?
Trying to trouble shoot why the "clicker" doesn't engage to lock the refill in the writing position.
Thanks!

I know exactly what your problem is...the clicker sleeve is rotating when you push the click button - nothing to do with the tube length. What you need to do is some disassembly. You want to unscrew the bottom (tip) and remove the refill. You then need to take the clicker button and spring off and take the clicker mechanism out, this is not easy but can be done without destroying it. Then using the correct size transfer punch you need to knock the cap/clip assembly out. Having done that you reinstall the clicker mechanism sleeve with a spot of locktite or epoxy on it to hold it in place - when that drys assemble the rest of the click mechanism and put the pen back together. It will work. I'll email you the instructions. If you wind up damaging the click mechanism taking it out let me know and I'll send you a new one.

 

[Lenny]

The post above looks like I answered my own question.

Thanks Leroy.

I did read the part about "gluing" of the mechanism but my print out of the instructions is so poor I couldn't even see the mechanism. One end threads into the click button, correct? Is it the other piece that gets glued ...? .... Glued to what, exactly?

If someone could share a clear photo that might help.

Thanks!

 

[Smitty37]

The post above looks like I answered my own question.

Thanks Leroy.

I did read the part about "gluing" of the mechanism but my print out of the instructions is so poor I couldn't even see the mechanism. One end threads into the click button, correct? Is it the other piece that gets glued ...? .... Glued to what, exactly?

If someone could share a clear photo that might help.

Thanks!

Sorry I clicked edit instead of quote...not used to that button being available.

I have emailed you a set of instructions and see it they aren't better. Now the click mechanism comes in 3 pieces a sleeve and two moving parts including ther one that the click button screws on. The sleeve is hand pressed into the top cap it is the sleeve that gets the glue...The glue can be on the side ot the top (if you are careful not to block the hole where the threaded piece goes through.

 

[walshjp17]

The sleeve is hand pressed into the top cap it is the sleeve that gets the glue...The glue can be on the side ot the top (if you are careful not to block the hole where the threaded piece goes through.

That's exactly what I did and the pen works exactly as it should.

 

[Smitty37]

Watch for New Offering

I am thinking about adding another new offering from Dayacom - currently not offered in the USA. Let me know what you think of it at about $17.00 in Rhodium. I'll add a picture shortly. The introductory price will be about $12.00.

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[Smitty37]

Possible new offering

Let me know what you think of this kit. I think it's a pretty nice looking pen available in a number of finishes. I would be thinking Rhodium as the first intro with other's added later.

I am thinking about adding another new offering from Dayacom - currently not offered in the USA. Let me know what you think of it at about $17.00 in Rhodium. I'll add a picture shortly. The introductory price will be about $12.00.

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[Bean_Counter]

It's okay not my favorite though

 

[Leviblue]

Interesting kit, I like some of its aspects but it looks a little busy with the component sections.
I like the way you're thinking!

 

[ChrisN]

Honestly, I don't like it. The top section is too fat compared to the lower section. I also don't like the "knurled" look. It looks like it would be uncomfortable to hold - with all those little pokers right where you grip the pen. JMHO.

 

[kovalcik]

I am torn. I like the texturing, but the overall shape is not my favorite. They look a little top heavy to me. Reminds me of the Classic American ballpoint from Woodcraft which never grew on me. For $12 I would try a few to see what they look like in hand.

 

[Carl Fisher]

My opinion, they took a staple kit (American, Classic, B2000, whatever each retailer calls it) and made it so busy that it would severely detract from whatever blank you pair it with.

I personally don't like it.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Hello Leroy
I don't care for it either, but that's JMHO.

 

[Smitty37]

All answers welcome

Thanks to those who have responded. Just so everyone knows - there is no right or wrong answer I'm looking for opinions, if folks like it fine, I'll try it. If they don't that's fine too, I'll look at other possibilities.

 

[Sandy H.]

Not my favorite either.

Sandy.

 

[jaroot]

Doesn't do anything for me, not that I'm any expert.

 

[walshjp17]

Just a bit too busy for me.

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[Jgrden]

Some one said you are a big name seller. Do you sell tap and die sets?

 

[Smitty37]

Some one said you are a big name seller. Do you sell tap and die sets?

They lied. No I don't sell any tools other than a few drill bits.

 

[Karl_99]

I don't care for this kit as it is too busy.

I much prefer the new Major kits you are featuring.

 

[Smitty37]

Major...

We are keeping the Major --- in fact the 2nd finish is coming fromTaiwan this week if Dayacom didn't lie to me about the ship date.

 

[Smitty37]

Won't be Offering...

Since this kit doesn't seem to turn anybody on, I'm dropping it from consideration. I do have three other's that I'm looking at and I'll be asking for opinions on them soon.

 

[LouF]

Hi Smitty is your Smitty's club open for new members my wife and I tried it a couple of weeks ago and ir was down?

You should be able to join --- if you have a problem email me at leroyssmith@smith.net and I'll help you out.

Your check out worked fine I just purchased a membership.