Best Click Pen Kits?

[Rickster]

I hope this is the right place for this.

I prefer click pens because they are the most efficient to use.
I am wondering what the best kits are.
From experience the Berea Sierra clicks are not.
I have had mechanical and wear issues with them.
Nor am I impressed with PSI Slimline clicks.
However, PSI's Every Day Carry pens seem easy to assemble and are holding up well, so far.

What are other peoples experiences?

Thanks for the help,

Rickster

 

[jttheclockman]

Hello Rick and welcome. This question came up not long ago. When I get time tonight I will give it a go to see if I can find that thread. I even got alot of good info from it as well because I too would like to make a few clicks.

 

[jttheclockman]

Here is a thread I started last year that may help.

www.penturners.org/threads/click-pens.164335/

 

[PatrickR]

This is my preference

Tempest Pen Kit - Beaufort Ink | Turners Warehouse

The Tempest Pen Kit from Beaufort Ink is a must-have for any writing enthusiast. Specially designed and engineered, this pen boasts an ultra-reliable click mechanism, ensuring each use is smooth and effortless. Its classic design and slender finished sizes make it both stylish and practical.

www.turnerswarehouse.com

otherwise many of the kits that use 8mm tubes can be customized to use a schmidt mechanism and made into a single barrel if you prefer it.

 

[Curly]

Just finished making a Luxor from William Wood-write. Uses a Schmidt click mechanism. I like it.

William Wood-Write Ltd.

William Wood-Write Ltd., located in Guelph Ontario, is an independent family-run business and Canada's premier one-stop shopping source for penmaking supplies.

www.penblanks.ca

DuraClick EDC is another that uses the Schmidt Mechanism. Knurling has to appeal to you though.

William Wood-Write Ltd.

William Wood-Write Ltd., located in Guelph Ontario, is an independent family-run business and Canada's premier one-stop shopping source for penmaking supplies.

www.penblanks.ca

I used a Tempest for quite a while and liked it until I put it in my pocket and broke it.

Pete

Forgot the disclaimer. My wife, Marla makes pen blanks for the above.

 

[magpens]

I highly recommend the Luxor from William Wood-Write. . . I believe it is proprietary to that company ( URL given above by Curly ).

The Luxor uses the Schmidt SKM-88 click mechanism . . . . same mechanism as the PSI DuraClick EDC.

I prefer the Luxor over the DuraClick. . . Not a big fan of the knurling on the DuraClick, or of its overall geometry

Here is a quick peak at the Luxor family of pens with its variety of platings . . .

William Wood-Write Ltd.

William Wood-Write Ltd., located in Guelph Ontario, is an independent family-run business and Canada's premier one-stop shopping source for penmaking supplies.

www.penblanks.ca

I know that you don't like the Sierra Click, and I share your reservations about it.
But if you go to the Elegant Sierra, or the Sierra Elegant Beauty, you might find a clicker to your liking . . . highly recommended also.

Also, the Aero Click is an extremely nice pen and very reliable. . . This comes from the Dayacom company and is sold by Craft Supplies USA.

Artisan Aero Click Pen Kit - Black Titanium & Chrome

The great looking Artisan® Aero Click Pen is small enough to go anywhere without sacrificing the feel of a full-size pen. The two-tone plating with decorative accent band lends a simple elegance to the Artisan® Aero Click Pen while the single tube design makes turning and assembly quick and...

www.woodturnerscatalog.com

 

[Alan Morrison]

The Tempest from Beaufort Ink, ( also available at Turners warehouse ) is first class.
I highly recommend it.

Alan

 

[penicillin]

Nor am I impressed with PSI Slimline clicks.

Are you referring the Slimline Pro? I know others who don't like them, but I like them. Perhaps it is the loud, firm click mechanism that they don't like. The reason I like them is that they are "right sized" for me - not to slim, not too fat. So far, I haven't had any issues with the mechanism in any of them. They just work. My favorite pen and pencil set (everyday use at my desk) are Slimline Pros.

One warning about making the Slimline Pro:
The design absolutely depends on getting the length of each blank perfectly correct. If you sand or mill too much off the end, the pen tip will protrude too far. If you leave a little bit of pen blank over the tube, the pen tip will not protrude far enough. I always check the lengths with calipers before turning.

 

[Joebobber]

I really like the artisan clicker, that long one with no center ring. The only issue is it feels cheap and is noisy. That's 2 issues...

 

[its_virgil]

There are several click pens that use the Schmidt SKM-88 all metal click mechanism. I refused to make click pens until the schmidt click mechanism became available. I've had too many other click pens fail. I have been using a couple of clicks with the Schmidt clicker and they are great. I have been a sierra fan since it was introduced(but not the clicks). I have been using a Sierra Super button click (with the Schmdt SKM-88 clicker) since it was first introduced and have no complaints. (personally, I am not a big click fan).
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Swagopenturner]

The Duraclick EDC is a very smooth operating pen, I also still like the Click Vertex, even with all its problems!

 

[Pelsall Kepsake Pens]

I hope this is the right place for this.

I prefer click pens because they are the most efficient to use.
I am wondering what the best kits are.
From experience the Berea Sierra clicks are not.
I have had mechanical and wear issues with them.
Nor am I impressed with PSI Slimline clicks.
However, PSI's Every Day Carry pens seem easy to assemble and are holding up well, so far.

What are other peoples experiences?

Thanks for the help,

Rickster

Beaufort Inks ( https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/ )make the best click pen kit I have found - Tempest. They are very reliable. I have made hundreds and not one has failed. I think that someone in the States retails them.