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Cumbrian Craig

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Hope you all had a good Christmas.

A few months ago I turned the bodies for a couple of Empress kits. It was my first time trying to use x cut blanks. I had no real issues and put them away to make some other pens that people asked for as gifts. Yesterday I decided to finish the pens and noticed that in both pieces, hairline cracks have appeared. One of them I can get my finger nail in. The problem I have is I over cut them to try Les Elms dipping finish, so I don't have much to play with. I have sanded using CA but it hasn't quite sorted the problem!!!
Does anyone know where I can get spare tubes for this kit?? As I can't find them on the Interweb.

Regards

Craig
 
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Yep, I agree with Graig. I have been to Axminster several time for pen spares. They have always helped me.
Hope you sort the problem,

Cheers,
Frederick
 
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How devastating Craig my absolute preference is cross cut,I am ruthless with blanks they either measure up or in the bin.

Peter.
 
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[MENTION=1780]Cumbrian Craig[/MENTION]
If you are struggling I think I have an empress pen kits you can have if you want it.

Pm me if you don’t get any joy for tubes. “Kit is the next option”
 
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I think the Empress requires 37/64" drill bit which is around 14.6mm. The majestic is iirc 15mm?
I agree about Axminster though, very helpful when needing spares. :thumbs:
 
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porker356

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Hi Craig
I have 3 sets of Empress Tubes if you want them. PM me and we'll arrange a meet. I also think Spring Blossom tubes from Timberbits are the same size.
Kind regards
Ian
 
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