Help on Executive twist pen
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its_virgil
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(1) The length of the blank(tube) was shortened when the ends were squared. It doesn't take much as some kits are very very sensitive to barrel(tube) length.
(2) If the barrel(tube) is not shortened then try reversing the spring. Yes, it does matter. Take a look at the spring. Many of them are not perfect "cylinders" and the orientation does make a difference.
(3) The black plastic tip on the end of the refill can be shortened just a bit. BUT, I would NOT sell a pen with the refill's length adjusted. It will work fine for a personal pen.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
(2) If the barrel(tube) is not shortened then try reversing the spring. Yes, it does matter. Take a look at the spring. Many of them are not perfect "cylinders" and the orientation does make a difference.
(3) The black plastic tip on the end of the refill can be shortened just a bit. BUT, I would NOT sell a pen with the refill's length adjusted. It will work fine for a personal pen.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
I'm thinking #1 of your observation is what I probably did. I might not use the mill kit and square it with the sander. I'll keep y'all posted.
KMCloonan
Member
I'm with Don on this. The Executive is one of my go-to kits, but they are pretty sensitive to length variation.
James Smith
Member
I know that I am a bit late to the party on this question, but if the blank is shortened, wouldn't the refill extend too far rather than not enough? I would have suspended that he used a 3/8" tube that was a bit longer than the kit called for. I've actually had two occasions where the tube that was included with the kits was slightly different than what was correct. Am I off-base on this?
its_virgil
Member
Short tube and the tip will show when retracted. Long tube and the tip will not protrude the correct distance when propelled. I assumed the OP was concerned about the tip showing when retracted. I read the original post again. He did not say.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Do a good turn daily!
Don
The tip showing is when the pen is retracted. And yes I used a 3/8 tube that's what came with the kit.
DavidD
Member
Agreed with why this is happening (brass tube taken down too much).
Solution: take out the twist mechanism and sand/grind down about 1/16th to 1/8th'' of the white plastic pieces that extends/retracts. Should solve your issue. Good luck!
Solution: take out the twist mechanism and sand/grind down about 1/16th to 1/8th'' of the white plastic pieces that extends/retracts. Should solve your issue. Good luck!
The mechanism is brass, but I see what your saying.
Didn't know these kits weren't forgiving lol.
James Smith
Member
Got it. I thought that it was extended when the tip was just barely showing. I stand corrected. Thanks.
This. I've had to do this more than once.
I did the brass and it works perfectly. Thank you!
been there many times