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Kitless cheating

flexi

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Hi Guys,
I like stepless joints on my bullet case pens, so I am a bit limited. I have found these in the US and thought I would try, but these are also great for going kitless without the tap and die problems... IMG_20210818_123120.jpg
 

21William

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Sorry Mark. I take your word for it but I don’t understand without seeing an example. Post up some pictures when you’ve done one so we can see what you’re up to. :thumbs:
 

flexi

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Hi William.... If you go kitless you need to make your cap/ body threads and also your nib holder(threaded to the body)....
These items are pre made, also there are no tubes. This allows more flexibility with shape, length and style as you get with kitless..... Yes I will post pictures as I use them:thumbs::thumbs:
 

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I have a couple of bullet pen projects I have ordered some of the kits. Hopefully they will work with what I have in mind. Thanks Mark for the heads up.
 

flexi

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Hi Dave, yes I did purchase the mandrel, I want to turn them closed end and the cap might be a bit awkward so thought I'd play safe! :thumbs:
Now I have them, there a very interesting design..... You have to install the kit/fittings prior to turning.... Their both your tubes and your bushes.... Nothing difficult, just different :thumbs::thumbs:
 

flexi

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Hi William, nothing was too bad tbh and I didn't get robbed by customs either...... I may be ordering again soon if you fancy adding to the order?? Or any one else I could do a group ordet:fart::fart:
 

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Surprise surprise the kits and mandrels arrived this morning that's less than a week and no custom charges. I would certainly order from them again. They are different I like the look of them though I think they are going to be use full for bullet pens as well as making up as pens in there own right.
Cheers Mark for the heads up.
 
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