Diving into Bespoke. I don't have the budget for a full set of triple lead dies. What would you suggest as a starter size for this endeavor. I know i could start with single lead. However the craftsman in me want to produce a great product. M13 is my leaning. I am thinking roller ball and #6 Nibs. FYI i have been bitten by the bug hard. TO may ideas and not enough time. Appreciate any thoughts on this or links to any threads that may help. My search didnt yield a lot
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its_virgil
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Group buys help reduce the price. That does not help you now. M13 is a nice size. I like larger pens so for a personal pen I like M14 and M15.
BC7S
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I mostly use a M14, but most people start with a M13.
you can use a single point thread instead of 3 lead. Just make your threaded tenon shorter. Use a .75m pitch and 4.5mm tenon length,
duncsuss
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I have used M13 x 0.8 x 3 for 90%-plus of my pens. It's a diameter that leaves enough strength in the walls of the barrel and the section (the drilled tenon the ink cartridge/converter fits into.)
I've made pens with M12 cap/barrel threads but the tolerances are really tight. I haven't made any with M14 yet, but might.
I've made pens with M12 cap/barrel threads but the tolerances are really tight. I haven't made any with M14 yet, but might.
Contemplated this! Maybe a solution in the short term.
That was my thought on finding something in the middle of the road?