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William Menard

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on the reference guide i seen measurements on brass tubes but I am thinking it may be a typo, reference shows top tube as being 1.90 and bottom tube is 1.85. I always thought the bottom was a tad bit longer than top tube. I don't have any to check measurements. I was wanting to buy molds for a triton. I know its the same drill bits as the jr gent, 12.5 and 10.5.... but how much difference in length. TIA
 
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Yea, the Triton, while having the same DIAMETER tubes as the CSUSA Jr2 Series (10.5mm & 12.5mm) has a significantly shorter body tube than the Jr2 series due to the longer metal nib section (at least on the Roller, I've never done a Triton Fountain..) I've had blanks that I REALLY wanted to make a Triton out of, as i like the ornamentation, but the short nature of the body blank would not have fit what I wanted in it.
 
I've bought Jr. Gent and used with Triton hardware. I like the pen better that way. I made the adjustment at Ed at a Exotic Blanks suggestion.
 
toddlajoie said:
Yea, the Triton, while having the same DIAMETER tubes as the CSUSA Jr2 Series (10.5mm & 12.5mm) has a significantly shorter body tube than the Jr2 series due to the longer metal nib section (at least on the Roller, I've never done a Triton Fountain..) I've had blanks that I REALLY wanted to make a Triton out of, as i like the ornamentation, but the short nature of the body blank would not have fit what I wanted in it.
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There is no reason NOT to use the longer tubes. I like to see more material, too, so I just use the Jr. Gent (or Atrax) tubes. If you are making a rollerball, you need a longer spring for the back of the refill. MOST good hardware stores carry springs---I buy one that is about a foot long and cut the springs at about 3/4" for the Triton.

The triton is most similar to the Jr. Statesman, although it has chrome instead of rhodium. It sells for about half the price. I will do a fair amount of "modifying" to save 50%!!!

But then, I never "sold" plating, I sold durability. Chrome is second to none. TiGold is the most durable in the "gold-look". For me, this would be a winning combination!!

FWIW,
Ed
 
I thread the spring onto a small section of 1/4x20 threaded rod instead of buying a longer spring, but do whatever floats your boat.
 
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