new here - kit name cross referencing

[Scott grove]

It seems each supplier has to rename the same pen kit. Is there a cross reference that will list all the names for the same kit? For example - I am currently using Compson and like to know what other names this kit might be under.

In addition, to take this further, any source for the parts. I messed up a few kits and only need say a spring, or the white click mechanism.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Scott

 

[montmill]

Best of luck, I feel your frustration. I've found the best thing for me to do is select a few kits I like and make them up. Follow this chat room and in time you'll get a feel for it. It takes time to gain the knowledge.

 

[jttheclockman]

The problem is the kits are not always the same. There are subtle changes and at times the tubes sizes are different and yet the kits look the same so there is that. My suggestion is also to use a few kits and if you see something presented here that catches your eye then try them. way too many kits on the market today and that could be a good thing but also a bad thing. Eye candy as they say.

 

[bugradx2]

Exotic Blanks has a page to compare a lot of the Sierra styles.

I agree that it's frustrating to try and figure out the types/names

 

[Darios]

There's a bushing and tubes spreadsheet in the library that I use whenever buying a new style kit.
I look up the bushing size of the new kit and compare it to the bushings I already own to see if there is a match.

27 Complete Suppliers Bushings & Tubes 1-1-2021.pdf

Example of my tracking