Cambridge kit from Woodcraft

[Wright]

I do not see a lot of Cambridge kits. Are they good quality and how hard are they to put together? I know one thing, they are very expensive. That may be the reason I don't see many of them. I guess the silver in them is the reason they are so expensive......

 

[Turned Around]

i'm using one right now to fill out a PO at work. i like the overall kit. personally i prefer the antique looking finish. the only thing i will say i don't like is the black band on the cap that's visable. other than that, it's a nice kit. (and yes, expensive)

 

[toddlajoie]

My opinions, yours may varry:

The final thickness on the material is very thin, so acrylics need to be well painted on the inside, and any thing with any depth is out of the question. Wood needs to be glued in very well, as any spots that aren't secured may come off the tube.

They are basically the same as the ElGrande kits, and I know when I started making those, the drill bit they specified for the cap was just a hair too small, and I had a very difficult time getting those tubes in, so if you're looking at getting into these kits, check around before you buy the drill bits and be sure you get the right size...

In the end, I just wasn't a big fan of either the ElGrande or Cambridge in general...

 

[ed4copies]

i'm using one right now to fill out a PO at work. i like the overall kit. personally i prefer the antique looking finish. the only thing i will say i don't like is the black band on the cap that's visable. other than that, it's a nice kit. (and yes, expensive)

The new style Cambridge Hybrid has eliminated the black band.

 

[The Penguin]

i'm using one right now to fill out a PO at work. i like the overall kit. personally i prefer the antique looking finish. the only thing i will say i don't like is the black band on the cap that's visable. other than that, it's a nice kit. (and yes, expensive)

The new style Cambridge Hybrid has eliminated the black band.

are you sure?

Buy Cambridge Hybrid Sterling Silver and Woodcraft Gold Fountain Pen at Woodcraft

*edit...the Woodcraft "Cambridge Hybrid" shows a black band on the cap at the barrel joint...the Berea pics do not show the black band:

http://www.bereahardwoods.com/pen-kit/sets/Cambridge_Hybrid_Rollerball_Tit_Gold_Ster_Silver.html

 

[Turned Around]

yeah, i was about to say the same thing. i wish woodcraft had the same band as Berea

 

[Carl Fisher]

The new style Cambridge that some of our vendors have in stock have no black band. I've done 2 of the new style now and love them. I think the woodcraft version still has the band and I'm guessing it will be that way until they sell through their stock (likely the reason for them being on sale this month)

 

[Turned Around]

THEY'RE ON SALE THIS MONTH?

it's the only time i can actually spring and get the higher priced kits

 

[Wright]

Yes, I like Berea's hybrid brand much better. Nice looking kit. I also wish that Woodcraft had them.

 

[Wright]

Just checked with the Birmingham Woodcraft store and they just got in the new Hybrid Cambridge kit. $31.00 for the kit.

 

[ed4copies]

i'm using one right now to fill out a PO at work. i like the overall kit. personally i prefer the antique looking finish. the only thing i will say i don't like is the black band on the cap that's visable. other than that, it's a nice kit. (and yes, expensive)

The new style Cambridge Hybrid has eliminated the black band.

are you sure?

Buy Cambridge Hybrid Sterling Silver and Woodcraft Gold Fountain Pen at Woodcraft

*edit...the Woodcraft "Cambridge Hybrid" shows a black band on the cap at the barrel joint...the Berea pics do not show the black band:

Cambridge Hybrid™ Roller Ball(Tit.Gold Accents with Ster.Silver ) Pen Kit Making Supplies Berea HardWoods

Yes I AM certain. But IAP rules do not allow ME to show a link to the place where you can purchase them.

If you click on my signature, then use the search function at that site, you should see them!!
(Thank Roy for this idea---pretty good thinkin!!!)

 

[The Penguin]

maybe so...but the original question was about Cambridge kits at Woodcraft...

If I wanted them, I'm sure I could find a better/cheaper place to get them.

:wink:

 

[Turned Around]

maybe so...but the original question was about Cambridge kits at Woodcraft...

If I wanted them, I'm sure I could find a better/cheaper place to get them.

:wink:

not by much though

 

[longbeard]

some times service out ways a dollar or two
"Often copied....NEVER duplicated!!!" :biggrin:

 

[ed4copies]

some times service out ways a dollar or two
"Often copied....NEVER duplicated!!!" :biggrin:

THANK you, Harry!!!!
We try to throw in a few extra "freebees" when others are "undercutting" us.

 

[randyrls]

I try to get Titanium Gold in higher end kits. I like the Timberbits Roman Harvest.

 

[gbpens]

Try Berea Hardwoods. Jim Husinger is the importer.

 

[Wright]

Yes, this month at Woodcraft the Hybrid Cambridge is $28.47. I just wonder if they fixed the barrel fitting problem with the drill bit that the kit calls for? One of the barrel's after blank is drilled is almost impossible to fit. I read that on this forum.

 

[MattTheHat]

Yes, this month at Woodcraft the Hybrid Cambridge is $28.47. I just wonder if they fixed the barrel fitting problem with the drill bit that the kit calls for? One of the barrel's after blank is drilled is almost impossible to fit. I read that on this forum.

They must have. I've done several of them in the past few months and had absolutely no problems whatsoever.


-Matt

 

[Wright]

Thanks Matt, I'll give it a go! Thanks to all who replied.