WHy won't this work?

[Guest]

As I stated earlier I dislike using the center ring in slimline pens because of design restriction.
I was putting an American classic 8mm together and was looking in my parts box,trying to figure what to do with all the surplus rings.
I had a 7mm bushing sitting on a rack and my wife asked what it was and I told her.
I showed her on a slimline that the bushing and the unused ring would fit right over the twist mechanism.
That's when the light bulb went off!
I can use the unused rings for bushings and never have to buy another set of slimline bushings again!
Yes or no?

 

[daledut]

I think the hole inside the CB is slightly larger than 1/4" and may have some slop on the mandrel rod. This could cause an out of round situation.

If I am wrong on the hole, there is no reason they wouldn't work. The life expectancy would be a lot shorter because of the softer material.

 

[jrc]

Tried it, the hole is larger in the center band.

 

[Guest]

shoot! MAybe a little tape?