Pen kit parts

[showfire]

Does anyone know where to order the plastics spacer/treaded part of a wood tube continential or Atrax? I had 2 of them just crush one me when I was trying to press them. The third went in smoothly.

 

[Bats]

With the rare exception of things like center bands and transmissions for extremely popular models (read: slimlines), I haven't seen anywhere that advertises spare parts for kits. Your best bet is probably to contact the vendor, let them know that the part failed, and see if they'll replace it.

 

[showfire]

With the rare exception of things like center bands and transmissions for extremely popular models (read: slimlines), I haven't seen anywhere that advertises spare parts for kits. Your best bet is probably to contact the vendor, let them know that the part failed, and see if they'll replace it.

Thank you.

 

[ed4copies]

You probably had adhesive dried inside the tube. For future reference, clean the tubes with a round file before inserting the threaded plastic part. That part goes up over an inch, so clean up into the tube, not just right next to the end.

 

[showfire]

You probably had adhesive dried inside the tube. For future reference, clean the tubes with a round file before inserting the threaded plastic part. That part goes up over an inch, so clean up into the tube, not just right next to the end.

Can guarantee that they were clean inside, took a round file and sandpaper to the inside prior to attempting. The plastic piece crushed under a very small amount of pressure.

 

[Joebobber]

Call Berea or exotic blanks if you got the kit from either places. They should be able to help you out.

 

[SteveJ]

From the picture it looks like you got the kits from Timberbits so you should contact them. Exotics is FANTASTIC about supporting those who purchase from them and are sometimes able to send replacement pieces. I buy almost all my kits from them for that reason.

 

[its_virgil]

Does anyone know where to order the plastics spacer/treaded part of a wood tube continential or Atrax? I had 2 of them just crush one me when I was trying to press them. The third went in smoothly.

The part you need appears to be very similar to the same part used in the junior series of kits. Same drill bit/tube sizes. Maybe someone has one or two in their personal parts box. I looked but do not have one. Worth a try. If you have one of the jr kits check it out.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[its_virgil]

The Atrax kits are made by Berea Hardwoods. You might contact Berea. Not sure if you live in the USA or AUS
Bereahardwoods.com

Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[ed4copies]

As was noted above, the bag says Timberbits--I doubt it is a Berea kit. Timberbits used some American names for their look alikes.
Junior series threads are different from Berea's kits.

 

[showfire]

I was a ole to find parts. Thank you everyone for the help.