Todd in PA
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I bought a batch of the Berea "New Series" pen kits and tried to make one yesterday.
INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.bereahardwoods.com/pdf/New Series Screwcap.pdf
This is an unusual kit where the blank is shorter than the tube, so the naked tube sticks out the end of the blank to hold the center band. Options are:
I worry that with Method 2, my blank won't be as squared off as it needs to be, and I risk being out-of-round. I cannot find any videos of someone working this kit on youtube anywhere. So I'm looking for anyone here who has used this kit successfully and can guide me to success. I'm considering making a sacrificial end for the tube (not gluing that on). I don't know how much protection this would really give the tube.
Right now, at this moment, I think it's a poor kit (design), so I'm trying to focus on the positives:
INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.bereahardwoods.com/pdf/New Series Screwcap.pdf
This is an unusual kit where the blank is shorter than the tube, so the naked tube sticks out the end of the blank to hold the center band. Options are:
- Method 1: Glue, square and trim the blank regularly and then cut off one end down to the brass tube when I'm done.
- Method 2: Cut the blank short and square it before gluing the tube in so one end sticks out.
I worry that with Method 2, my blank won't be as squared off as it needs to be, and I risk being out-of-round. I cannot find any videos of someone working this kit on youtube anywhere. So I'm looking for anyone here who has used this kit successfully and can guide me to success. I'm considering making a sacrificial end for the tube (not gluing that on). I don't know how much protection this would really give the tube.
Right now, at this moment, I think it's a poor kit (design), so I'm trying to focus on the positives:
- It is a 3/8 size, which will be a better pen for people with smaller hands.
- It has two straight barrels and a postable cap.
- Overall attractive pen and center band.