Long Click Click Problem

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The last day today of my first show. I had a lady wanting to buy a long click oout of purpleheart. after deciding to buy I said but you haven't even written with it yet -thinking this is a noi brainer! The click failed - the pen would not stay engaged! I took the refill out - made sure it was seated, reset the spring - it worked twice then failed. I apologized and picked up another so she could try ti and the same thing. I had 4 in inventory -everyone either failed or were real sticky - I lost her sale and 3 people that were watching walked away. Bummer.
Any one have any ideas about what was/is wrong? I tested them all Thursday and they worked fine - little sticky perhaps but worked fine.
 
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wow that is crazy, of the several that i have made, not had a single problem out of any of them and they have been going strong for over a year and a half now.
 
Keith - Sounds like an issue in assembly. The pen is normally a solid performer. The "Clicker" - from CSUSA - has a "tool" they supply with each kit to install the click mechanism. It's a small chome plated cylinder. It must be used to avoid damage to the mechanism. And the parts must be installed in the sequence as defined in the instructions.
 
Ted iin Michigan said:
Keith - Sounds like an issue in assembly. The pen is normally a solid performer. The "Clicker" - from CSUSA - has a "tool" they supply with each kit to install the click mechanism. It's a small chome plated cylinder. It must be used to avoid damage to the mechanism. And the parts must be installed in the sequence as defined in the instructions.
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Thanks TEd - I made these about a month ago and am pretty sure I used the tool they provided - I won't deny possible assembly problems cause I have heard nothing but good about these but I sure don't know where it was! I have one or two more kits and willtry again. Think they are damaged beyond repair?
 
Keith - If the click mechanisms are damaged, I'd bet they're not repairable. However, I have been able in the past to replace mechanisms. The way the Clicker is designed and assembled makes this rather difficult but you might give it a try. Most of the suppliers are aware of the need and will have parts available.

By the way, when I assemble I normally try to put just a wee dab of oil (thin air tool oil) on the mating parts. I wipe it on with a "just damp" cotton swab. Seems to make assembly go smoother and also has (IMHO) helped a bit in those cases where I need to disassemble.

Mack - me, too! When you come up with a solution, patent it and you'll make a million bucks! 2nd "by the way" - they're also quite useful when assembling the newer CSUSA "Manhattan" pen.
 
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Thanks Ted - I will give it a shot a see what I can come up with for disassembly and repair - will post if I can come up with anything!
 
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