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Thanks to you lovely people here, I placed an order with Timberbits for some slimlines and a JR Gent fountain pen and roller ball.

Dumbo me forgot to order bushings at the same time. I realise that I can get them in the UK but, is it possible to turn the pen without them? I have a standard (old) Craft Supplies friction mandrel and a dead centre that I could fit into the headstock. Could I get away with just using a pair of calipers for sizing?

Also, where can I (at reasonable cost) purchase the required drill bits?

TIA

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PS: SWMBO sniggers every time I mention the JR Gent. She has a dirty mind...

[QUOTE="Mr Finch, post: 25991, member: 266"] Thanks to you lovely people here, I placed an order with Timberbits for some slimlines and a JR Gent fountain pen and roller ball. Dumbo me forgot to order bushings at the same time. I realise that I can get them in the UK but, is it possible to turn the pen without them? I have a standard (old) Craft Supplies friction mandrel and a dead centre that I could fit into the headstock. Could I get away with just using a pair of calipers for sizing? Also, where can I (at reasonable cost) purchase the required drill bits? TIA Coll PS: SWMBO sniggers every time I mention the JR Gent. She has a dirty mind... [/QUOTE]

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