Dale Allen
Member
First let me say this is not my best work. The blanks are a little bit too thin at the hardware junctions.
I had bought 2 of these and basically destroyed one trying various modifications.
Although there are other refills that will fit inside the tubes, the joining hardware will not allow them to pass and there is not enough thickness to allow them to be sanded down on the ID to fit the refill. I also tried a plastic refill, like the ones in promo pens. I cut about 1/2" off the length to match the mini refill with the adapter supplied.
However, the end of the refill would occasionally get jammed between the click mechanism and the tube and get stuck. There has to be something larger on the refill end.
That is what the adapter does on the mini refill.
I also discovered that the long spring needs to be oriented correctly or it will jamb.
I'm going to use this at work for a while and see how it holds up before investing in any more.
Also, I found the mini refills are available at staples and checking online they are available other places.
I had bought 2 of these and basically destroyed one trying various modifications.
Although there are other refills that will fit inside the tubes, the joining hardware will not allow them to pass and there is not enough thickness to allow them to be sanded down on the ID to fit the refill. I also tried a plastic refill, like the ones in promo pens. I cut about 1/2" off the length to match the mini refill with the adapter supplied.
However, the end of the refill would occasionally get jammed between the click mechanism and the tube and get stuck. There has to be something larger on the refill end.
That is what the adapter does on the mini refill.
I also discovered that the long spring needs to be oriented correctly or it will jamb.
I'm going to use this at work for a while and see how it holds up before investing in any more.
Also, I found the mini refills are available at staples and checking online they are available other places.