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Need a little help

Tom.1946

Tom.1946

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In a head scratching moment...
1. Is Taylor Milfield still going as I have sent two emails regarding bushes for pens as yet no response...
2. I have a Cigar pen kit complete with 4 bushes?
I have been informed by members that theirs is only 3 bushes. As the pen is in two parts can someone tell me the dimensions for the top and bottom half of the kit as it has brass tubes already inserted into wooden blanks.
3. I have some tubes inserted into slimline blanks. If they where the same length for say a Sirocco or Aqillo kit can I drill out the existing tubes????
:scratch_head: Tom
 
Neil Lawton

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Tailors Mirfield are in the middle of moving so things are probably up in the air. I'll give them a shout.
 
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Tom.1946 said:
In a head scratching moment...
1. Is Taylor Milfield still going as I have sent two emails regarding bushes for pens as yet no response...
2. I have a Cigar pen kit complete with 4 bushes?
I have been informed by members that theirs is only 3 bushes. As the pen is in two parts can someone tell me the dimensions for the top and bottom half of the kit as it has brass tubes already inserted into wooden blanks.
3. I have some tubes inserted into slimline blanks. If they where the same length for say a Sirocco or Aqillo kit can I drill out the existing tubes????
:scratch_head: Tom
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There are 4 bushes, each one a different size. Sometimes if you are using a mandrel to turn the blanks the 2 middle bushes are in one piece to assist in getting them in the right place.
You need to pay careful attention to ensure you get all 4 bushes in the right place, and I find it necessary to check that against the instructions every time.
The tubes are 1 7/8"for the upper tube and 2 1/16" for the lower tube.
the sequence is (from top to nib) .46" .53" .575" and .475 for the nib end.
Incidentally, where have all the Cigar kits gone? They are very difficult to get hold of and my supplier, Turners Retreat has stopped selling them, and other places are sold out.
Mike
 
Tom.1946

Tom.1946

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MikeC said:
There are 4 bushes, each one a different size. Sometimes if you are using a mandrel to turn the blanks the 2 middle bushes are in one piece to assist in getting them in the right place.
You need to pay careful attention to ensure you get all 4 bushes in the right place, and I find it necessary to check that against the instructions every time.
The tubes are 1 7/8"for the upper tube and 2 1/16" for the lower tube.
the sequence is (from top to nib) .46" .53" .575" and .475 for the nib end.
Incidentally, where have all the Cigar kits gone? They are very difficult to get hold of and my supplier, Turners Retreat has stopped selling them, and other places are sold out.
Mike
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Thank for the reply will measure and see what happens...Will get back to you if unsure....
Unfortunately I don't have the instructions....
Tom
 
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