Slimline - thicker centre band?

[akirk]

I have a lot of slimline kits bought in bulk to practice, they are lovely but I think I would prefer a thicker central metal band for better proportions, (more like the ‘slimlines’ sold by Axminster… is there anywhere I could buy thicker rings and an appropriate bush to go with them - I could buy the axminster bushes, but I don‘t think they will sell the rings separately… (ideally in chrome & gold)

 

[flexi]

Yes... You could buy 'Streamline' center bands, I have bought them before from ebay or Penkitz and Bitz.
Alternatively you could make your own or turn without

 

[akirk]

ahh that is the missing piece of the puzzle - wasn't aware of streamline kits - are they basically slimline with a thicker centre band?

 

[alan morrison]

Mark @flexi got in before me.
Making your own is easy as well. Drill an offcut with a 6.5mm bit and turn on your mandrel.

 

[flexi]

ahh that is the missing piece of the puzzle - wasn't aware of streamline kits - are they basically slimline with a thicker centre band?

Yes...

 

[flexi]

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[akirk]

some now ordered!

 

[MikeO]

I bought 5 gold band for £4:18 inc postage from penkitzand bitz well pleased

 

[Hallelujahal]

I rarely turn slimline pens now - stick primarily to Streamline if that kind of pen is required as I too prefer the thicker central band