ScoJo
Member
First, in working with these as my first style of pen requiring parting, I have found that if I part off 1/8" of the top tube (as the directions say), I have a harder time getting the pen together than if you part off just a little bit more (maybe an additional 1 mm or even 1/16"). Do you find this to be the case as well, or am I doing something wrong? Because of this, I have found myself wishing that I could take the decorative rings off (I could have saved one of my pens if I could just get the rings off and part off a little more material). But with the rings fit around the outside of the brass tube, I can't get them off. Has anyone found a way to get them off in a way that the rings will not be marred? Maybe something like a set of pliers with rubber "jaws"? I've been learning a lot about how to disassemble pens to get the back on the lathe for refinishing, etc., and the pin gauge set I have really helps with most kits, but this particular one I can't figure out how to do safely.
Next, the style is very sensitive to being exactly at the size of the bushing with NO excess at the top of the bottom tube. Have you been able to CA finish this style of pen without the tube being slightly too large in diameter and binding at the overlap?
Any advice on these points would be greatly appreciated.
Next, the style is very sensitive to being exactly at the size of the bushing with NO excess at the top of the bottom tube. Have you been able to CA finish this style of pen without the tube being slightly too large in diameter and binding at the overlap?
Any advice on these points would be greatly appreciated.