Stephen
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I turned the barrels and assembled an El Grande fountain pen. The cap prevents the nib assembly entering fully when capping the pen, as there is interference between the fountain pen nib assembly (Ref.N in the instructions sheet ) and the Centre ring (Ref.G in the instructions sheet). Sorry unable to copy the parts from the instructions.
I tried with these same parts as received from a second kit and the nib assemby passes into center ring easily. However, the same problem appears when G is inserted into a bare tube. This was done to eliminate the possibility of glue inside the first turned barrel. Measurements of the outside diameter of the centre ring show it is over sized and when assembled in the tube it is compressed so much that it prevents the nib assembly from entering. I understand the requirement for interference fit but not to the extent it is.
I have reamed the I/D of the cap barrel tube after turning and finishing by sanding and also the O/D of the center ring and I/D behind the threads to be able to cap the pen. It is time consuming and frustrating.
Have others experienced this with the El Grande fountain pens and how was it solved?
Your experience will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I tried with these same parts as received from a second kit and the nib assemby passes into center ring easily. However, the same problem appears when G is inserted into a bare tube. This was done to eliminate the possibility of glue inside the first turned barrel. Measurements of the outside diameter of the centre ring show it is over sized and when assembled in the tube it is compressed so much that it prevents the nib assembly from entering. I understand the requirement for interference fit but not to the extent it is.
I have reamed the I/D of the cap barrel tube after turning and finishing by sanding and also the O/D of the center ring and I/D behind the threads to be able to cap the pen. It is time consuming and frustrating.
Have others experienced this with the El Grande fountain pens and how was it solved?
Your experience will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.