Practice pens

[tinker]

Just playing with shapes on slimlines. Using Walnut cutoffs laying around in the shop. I guess it is normal for the band to not be flush with the pen parts, even when flush with the bushings when turned.
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[DCBluesman]

Nice job, Richard! Yes, bushings are not exact. On slimlines you can do a test fit of the centerband. For other kits you will probably want to invest in calipers or a micrometer.

 

[JimGo]

Or you can take the other approach, and go "bandless", or even use an alternative material as a custom band.