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I have a question that's really a comment. I ordered a euro twist pen from one of the major kit manufacturers. Having had some previous problems with accurate sizing on bushings, etc., I have decided to measure everything with a caliper.
The instructions on this particular kit say to cut the wood for the upper barrel inch and seven-eighths. That's good information. But this kit requires that a part of the tube be left uncovered by the wood.
I wondered if anyone knew exactly how much brass should be exposed?
The tube appears at first glance to be 2 inches long but measured with a caliper it specs out at 2.012 inches. Who knows if that's a miscut on the tube or if it's even critical?
It would also be helpful if manufactures would label all parts with their specs and tolerances. If a tube is supposed to be 2 inches long but is cut 2.012, at least you would know that there is a bit of surplus that can be trimmed. And more importantly you'd know how much brass must be exposed on this particular kit.
Having said all that, I would add that I understand completely that at its most basic a person ought to be able to figure out how to put together a pen kit without any instructions---but in my opinion that concept depends entirely on parts being accurate and to spec. If they are not...and already I've experience several kits that were not...then all bets are out the window.
Thoughts? I'd appreciate any input on this.
The instructions on this particular kit say to cut the wood for the upper barrel inch and seven-eighths. That's good information. But this kit requires that a part of the tube be left uncovered by the wood.
I wondered if anyone knew exactly how much brass should be exposed?
The tube appears at first glance to be 2 inches long but measured with a caliper it specs out at 2.012 inches. Who knows if that's a miscut on the tube or if it's even critical?
It would also be helpful if manufactures would label all parts with their specs and tolerances. If a tube is supposed to be 2 inches long but is cut 2.012, at least you would know that there is a bit of surplus that can be trimmed. And more importantly you'd know how much brass must be exposed on this particular kit.
Having said all that, I would add that I understand completely that at its most basic a person ought to be able to figure out how to put together a pen kit without any instructions---but in my opinion that concept depends entirely on parts being accurate and to spec. If they are not...and already I've experience several kits that were not...then all bets are out the window.
Thoughts? I'd appreciate any input on this.