threading

Hi everyone, I know that this question has probably been asked many times, and I have looked at a few older posts on the topic, but I'd like to ask again if that is ok. I purchased a handful of pen blanks, not realizing they were too short for bespoke fountain pens. But I had planned to just...

Hello, When trying to thread two pieces together tight, some of my threads will sort of "slip" on each other, and no matter how much I keep engaging them, they won't stop spinning and won't lock on each other. What can cause such a problem and how would you solve it? My threads are made from...

Hello, What's the best procedure for polishing Ebonite to achieve high gloss finish? Also, how do you clean and soften Ebonite threads? My barley move! Many thanks, Amihai Fishman.

Hello, Does someone here know who can manufacture those so called "kitless mandrels" on personal order? Alternatively, Is there a way to get around making kitless pens (especially the section) without using the so called "kitless mandrels"? Beaufort Ink sells some, but only for Bock nib...

Hello, Finally, decided to go down the kitless road... (One of) My questions is this: I'm looking to buy triple lead tap and die set for the cap, another single lead tap and die set for the section, and another tap for the bock size #5 pen nib housing (I prefer to make slimmer and smaller...

Good morning, I am attempting to reverse engineer some threads for a customer, but I am a little confused. The outside diameter on the barrel threads is ~11.5mm, and the inner diameter on the cap threads, to my best measurement, is ~11mm. So, OD = 11.5, ID = 11.0, which would leave me to...

Hi Folks. This might sound crazy to you pro's. I am having some issues. In the past I have tried to thread some wood trying the usual methods such as adding some layers of CA etc., but I did not like both the outcome and the process. That was months ago. I have been re-thinking about it...

I've collected updates from FPN and here at IAP. This is posting #2 of the Tap & Die size chart. I think this post will be the last round for inputs; then I'll hit the IAP library with a final version in a week or two. So, same request as before: Update me with info. If you know of a...

I've mined out various sizing info and stuck it in this spreadsheet. [attached pen_related_sizes.xls] There was talk about some chart being assembled, but I never found it ... so I put this together. Please validate, post info so I can incorporate, & correct me where I'm wrong, etc...

I'm going to start my first kitless or semi-kitless pen this weekend, and was wondering what thread pitch a few items were. I saw on another thread that the El Grande nib is 10x1. If anyone can confirm this, that would be great. The other thing I'd like some confirmation on is the fountain...