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The New Leveche!

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PetrolP

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Thought I'd have a look at this new kit.

And what a pleasant surprise it is!

It is genuinely different from most kits, in that the 4 bushes are different diameters,
which give a certain feel to the finished pen.

Given its price it represents good value for money and I like the acme threads used.

Leveche 1 PTF a.jpg

Peter
 
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Pastor of Muppets said:
forgive my ignorance but Acme Threads?
Acme always makes me think of the road runner cartoons
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Andy, showing your age there. Beep Beep

Definition of acme thread

: an American screw thread having a section that is a mean between the V threads and square threads

☹️☹️ I’m afraid it doesn’t mean much to me either.

Dave
 
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Mistral also has Acme threads. If you put it next to kits by other manufacturers you'll likely notice the threads are wider. Means you can twist the cap on and off in relatively few turns and that they have lots of meat on them and won't wear down easily. Best way to research it is by googling the advantages of acme threads. Definitely one of the features that sets the Beaufort kits apart from many of the other pens on the market. My first Leveche is on the way across that big body of water... Can't wait to turn it!
 
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Pastor of Muppets said:
forgive my ignorance but Acme Threads?
Acme always makes me think of the road runner cartoons
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There are basically two types of acme thread - standard and stub. The stub is approx 1/2 depth of standard. They are used a lot in the oil industry and also on machine tools lead screws, vices or wherever a quick turn screw is required. They are like a modified square thread but with 29 degree included angle flanks and flat minor dia. Depending on the fit required they can be machined tight or slack. For pens I would think it would be a stub acme or modified stub acme thread that would be employed but without actually seeing it close up couldn't be sure.
 
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andyl said:
There are basically two types of acme thread - standard and stub. The stub is approx 1/2 depth of standard. They are used a lot in the oil industry and also on machine tools lead screws, vices or wherever a quick turn screw is required. They are like a modified square thread but with 29 degree included angle flanks and flat minor dia. Depending on the fit required they can be machined tight or slack. For pens I would think it would be a stub acme or modified stub acme thread that would be employed but without actually seeing it close up couldn't be sure.
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That means Andrew you'll have to order a Leveche to get a close up. :rolling::rolling:

Dave
 
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Great looking pen and I love the kit.
Unfortunately I forgot to get pictures of my first one before I posted it out to its new owner.
Great feel to the kit and a good price for the quality.

Dave
 
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