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Pen press problems

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crazylegs

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I have a press, not sure of the make, that is good quality but I have a problem. The white plastic part with the hole in has over time become worn. The hole has enlarged and the pen tip (or in my case pointed part of a light pull kit) gets damaged on the nut in the bottom. Any suggestions as to how to make it longer.
 
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crazylegs said:
I have a press, not sure of the make, that is good quality but I have a problem. The white plastic part with the hole in has over time become worn. The hole has enlarged and the pen tip (or in my case pointed part of a light pull kit) gets damaged on the nut in the bottom. Any suggestions as to how to make it longer.
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Can you not turn a wooden replacement ? Or even a PTFE one.

Difficult to know without pics..
 
21William

21William

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Hard to say for sure without seeing the unit but I’d probably turn one from Nylon. Can we see a picture please?
 
Tiny James

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turn your self a new one I have some nylon rod (black) if you need material or send me the dimensions required and I will turn one and send it to you

James
 
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Pierre

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Is the hole an essential part, for my own usage I gave up using it and pressed in reverse and also put pieces of wood in between to stop any metal to metal contact
 
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