Slimline centerbands

[Phil Hansen]

I have made a few slimlines where the centerband is a loose fit on the transmission. It is easy to roll around.
Is this a problem?
Is it normal?
Are they poor quality kits?
Thanks
Phil

 

[DavidSpavin]

Every Slimline I have made the centerband is free to rotate on the transmition. So I think it is normal.

 

[GColeman]

When I used the center bands on slims it was always free to rotate. That is one of the reasons I no longer use them. I turn all slim lines in one of Russ Fairfield's style now. In my opinion it is a better look, and eliminates the problem of the loose center band.

 

[Phil Hansen]

Thanks for the replies.
To me it seems stupid having this loose thing in the middle of a nice pen.
Going to try the one piece (Russ Fairfield or Don Ward) idea.

 

[snyiper]

I have found if the top of the pen fits sung the center band seldom turns I have more problem with the clip spinning after some use.

 

[Smitty37]

Me Too

I have found if the top of the pen fits sung the center band seldom turns I have more problem with the clip spinning after some use.

I don't think I'd ever even noticed after the pen was assembled.

 

[Aerotech]

....I have more problem with the clip spinning after some use.

i don't have this problem with Artisen pens.

 

[Jeff Barnett]

I have had a few that are loose. A dab of CA would put a stop to it. IMO, it has to do with the fit of the top. I know at times I end up with a little bit shorter tube because I use a belt sander to square up the blanks.

 

[bowtiebird12]

Every one Ive made has rattled and made a sound if you shake it......but yea i just dabb some thick ca on it and problem solved.

 

[bensoelberg]

Every one Ive made has rattled and made a sound if you shake it......but yea i just dabb some thick ca on it and problem solved.

Are we still talking about centerbands or have we moved on to the clip? I ask because I would definitely not put glue on the centerband because it could seriously screw up the transmission. Just hoping to clarify so that a new turner doesn't accidentely mess up their pen during assembly because of a misunderstanding.

 

[crabcreekind]

i have never had a problem with the centerband being loose. sometimes its hard for me to get the centerband on

 

[boxerman]

I have made slimlines and have yet not used a center band I think they look really nice with out the center band.

 

[Jeff Barnett]

Every one Ive made has rattled and made a sound if you shake it......but yea i just dabb some thick ca on it and problem solved.

Are we still talking about centerbands or have we moved on to the clip? I ask because I would definitely not put glue on the centerband because it could seriously screw up the transmission. Just hoping to clarify so that a new turner doesn't accidentely mess up their pen during assembly because of a misunderstanding.

Nope still talking about the center band. Won't mess up the mech unless you over applied the CA. It just takes a drop.

 

[ctubbs]

My preference for both CB and clip is a drop of red Loctite applied on the end of a toothpick. That reduces the amount of stickum and it does not outgas onto the plating.
Charles