I'm working on a special project and I need to figure out how to make a pen cap for a slimline that will stay in place via a friction fit. Any tips or tricks for how to pull this off? I'm considering gluing an O ring into the cap, but not sure if I will be able to attach it in such a way that it will give me the hold I need, and still stay affixed after repeated use.
Advice for friction fit?
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I take it that you want the cap to slide on over the nib end of an otherwise normal slimline.
Is this correct ?
Using a single o-ring, as you suggested, might not be quite adequate. . But I would think that two or three o-rings, suitably spaced, would likely work.
Of course, if the nib-end barrel is not close to cylindrical, this might be difficult to accomplish.
I take it that you want the cap to slide on over the nib end of an otherwise normal slimline.
Is this correct ?
Using a single o-ring, as you suggested, might not be quite adequate. . But I would think that two or three o-rings, suitably spaced, would likely work.
Of course, if the nib-end barrel is not close to cylindrical, this might be difficult to accomplish.
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jttheclockman
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It was done with tiny magnets like the Zen kits where the cap is held on by magnets. I believe SkipRat did it. You can check with him.
Dale Lynch
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These work good for slip fit caps.Cap Clutch Spring - Richard L Greenwald LLC I use them when I make an all wood pen.