Slimline Pro Click Kit issue

[RGABEL]

Recently purchased some Slimline Pro Click Gel kits from Rockler. Put the first one together and the tip does not extend very far. Any thoughts on what I might have done or how to fix it?

 

[KenB259]

One of the barrels too long maybe. Can you post a pic of the entire pen?

 

[RGABEL]

I read that might be the case. I had 6 blanks prepped for assembly. I trimmed one of the other kits some (saw lots of brass shavings coming off the trimmer) and it was better, but still needs some more. I will likely need to trim the remainder blanks even more, turn them again so they are the correct diameter and refinish. Checked elsewhere and this seems to be a common problem.

Funny part is they mention to not over trim the blanks as this will cause issues, when it appears that is exactly what you need to do.

 

[magpens]

As Ken requested, it would help to see a picture of the whole pen with the refill extended.

I have made many of the Slimline Pro with the 8 mm tubes and the plastic click mechanism.

Never had any problems whatsoever, making the pens while following the instructions closely.
I bought mine from PSI. . I strongly suspect that Rockler gets theirs from PSI also.

Slimline Pro Chrome Pen Kit

A beefed up Slimline style with Parker style click pen mechanism with black

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[MillerTurnings]

Using digital calipers, make sure the length of the blank is correct. I try to measure the tubes before assembly for reference, then write the length down in the instructions. It doesn't take much to alter the amount of the refill sticking out.

 

[KenB259]

I'm a little confused by you saying there was lots of brass coming off, but still needing more trimming. Can you show us a prepped blank before any trimming? Maybe the tubes that were supplied with the kit are wrong. I have never seen that but it could happen. Most instructions , if not all, note the length.