A little experiment

[Woody]

I had a little experiment with an old Sierra kit and much to my surprise they are 1mm fatter that the new ones good job I measure every thing first because I have only got chrome in the new kits olive wood and actylic with a polish finish just a bit of fun I love playing on my lathe but I think the gold band should be a bit thinner
Photo taken with an old dodge Fuji camera by a dodgy ol geezer LOL

 

[paulm]

I like that a lot Woody and the picture quality is good too. I like the band as it is.

I think the width depends on several kits where they come from. I've got Sedonas that are different sizes.

 

[Terry]

Lovely looking sierra by a dodgy old geezer !!!!!

 

[edlea]

Not bad for a dodgy old geezer.

 

[Grump]

Dodgy memory too dad cos you told me about the new sizes when I was having a moan about my plastic tubes not fitting on the Sierra anymore init?
A nice result from your play today, is that all you done?

 

[naxie]

Really nice Woody, if I could get half as good as you I'd be a happy chappie. :pray:

 

[silver]

Dodgy memory too dad cos you told me about the new sizes

You see, its even got you.... now what was I saying.. ? Oh Yes.

Not sure about the segmenting on that Grandfather. Nice finish and matches the kit well.

 

[Kardav]

If you've enjoyed making it and it fits the bill, then there's nowt wrong with it especially as it's turned and finished to your usual high standards.

 

[Jim]

Nothing wrong with playing around Woody, the result of this pen proves that .. Very nice indeed my friend ..

 

[Jimjam66]

That's very lovely grandad!

 

[bassethound]

Smashing pen, Another good result Woody!

 

[billyb_imp]

Terrific looking pen Woody, band looks fine to me

 

[Woody]

Dodgy memory too dad cos you told me about the new sizes when I was having a moan about my plastic tubes not fitting on the Sierra anymore init?
A nice result from your play today, is that all you done?

Thats right Brian I did its just that this one surprised me I didnt think I had any old kits left

 

[Grump]

Could be one I sent up maybe, who knows?

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nothing wrong in experimenting Woody and a very nice pen you have made as well

 

[Woody]

Thank you kind sirs

 

[angelo49]

Nice experiment.
Good looking pen.
I've had problems with the length
of the tubes. 1/32" difference between the black / gold
and the chrome kits, and it shows when you assemble the pen.

 

[brody2123]

Wish my stuff was as "dodgy" as yours mate. Beautiful pen!

 

[Woody]

It wasn't the tube it was the outer diameter of the fittings the whole pen is 1mm fatter than the new kits and bushings I got but to be honest I do prefer the pen that bit fatter maybe because it is the round top type and not the executive they were all the same size from T/B at one time and that is the only place I have got mine from and according to his web site both kits take the same code number bushes strange