bushiung question

[ldubia]

My niece has decided she wants to Majestic Jr fountain pen. Are there bushing from other kits that fit this kit such as sedona or something?

 

[Joe S.]

Definetly not the Sedona, proablably none else. I do believe the ones for a kit called "the majestic jr." will fit though! :biggrin:

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Check to confirm but I believe Jr Gent 1 might be the same as Jr Majestic.


At least the bushings I got from lazerlinez say both names on the packaging

 

[ldubia]

Thanks much folks. I hated to go buy a set of bushings for a pen I probably won't make again. Jr Gent 1. Who da thunk it.

Thanks

 

[cwolfs69]

dont have to be exact size

Thanks much folks. I hated to go buy a set of bushings for a pen I probably won't make again. Jr Gent 1. Who da thunk it.

Thanks

i don't know your skill or equipment level but. if you are capable of using calipers to get to finish size you do not have to have the exact bushing for the kit. you just have to have one that is the proper size for the tube and smaller than needed for the kit. in fact most of the bushings i use for my pens have been turned, sanded or generally worn below the finish size for the pen kits any way. i finish with calipers and the smaller bushing allows and forces me to be more careful when turning and keep an eye on the size anyway.

just a thought

 

[plano_harry]

Thanks much folks. I hated to go buy a set of bushings for a pen I probably won't make again. Jr Gent 1. Who da thunk it.

Thanks

NOT Jr Gent 1, but Jr Gent 2 should work. Measure to confirm

 

[mikespenturningz]

I have both bushings here and think they are different sizes. I will measure them tonight after work for you.

 

[bgio13]

There are a couple of bushing charts in the library under the references heading that are very useful. I keep a printed one by the lathe. It appears after a quick check though that none of the Jr. kit bushings will work.

Bill

 

[walshjp17]

You could also turn a set of bushings to fit. Once you get the exact dimensions needed, chuck up a hunk-o-laminated Corian and turn away the waste :biggrin: