Transmissions and Carbon Fiber Blanks

[Packinheat]

Just another couple questions from a rookie;

1. Is there any place to buy replacement transmissions without buying the entire kit just for the trany? I have wrecked a couple during assembly (XL Twist/Cigar, and Cabara/Polaris Kit).
2. I recently bought some Carbon Fiber blanks with a 3/8 tube already installed. What is the best way to cut them to length with the tube already in them? I normally use a chop saw to cut my blanks but I think that may damage the tube (or the blade).

Thanks guys!

 

[mredburn]

Several vendors sell just the trannies heres one of them
http://www.woodnwhimsies.com/ look down under pen parts.
Mike

 

[bobjackson]

I cuy them with a bandsaw a little long then use an end mill or sander to smooth the cut and get the correct length.

 

[Geppetto]

Here are a couple of links for transmission sizes and styles not listed on the previously posted sites.

http://www.smittyspenworks.com/servlet/the-PEN-KIT-PARTS/Categories

http://richardlgreenwald.com/pen-pa...rt=20a&zenid=9dcb7dda4c13bdd6cf31aad4d07eed54

 

[Boz]

As for cutting your carbon blanks with the tubes in them. The brass is very soft and I have had no problem cutting them with wood working tools. I have a band saw with a fine tooth blade that cuts them with no problems. I cut them long and then work them to the correct lenght with a disc sander. Some have said to seal the carbon fiber on the ends with CA glue but I have not found the need.

 

[Packinheat]

Thats perfect thanks guys! just what i was looking for.