A question about clips

[vanagas]

Hey all... I have been making pens for 3 years but nowadays I started to make kitless pens. But I have many questions for that. I am really sorry if I open an opened topic before.

Starting with my first question.
I want to learn how some pens add their clips to a line hole without a ring... I mean most pens have a clip which has a circle near the top, but some of pen turners use that type clip. There is a line hole in the cap (-) like this, and the clip comes from that line. I will add a link to expain better. Is there anyone to explain this work? Thank you...

 

[its_virgil]

Look in the library at the techniques folder. Look for hidden clips, recessed clips, or any similar article re: clips. A good place to start.

 

[its_virgil]

 

[hokie]

Hey all... I have been making pens for 3 years but nowadays I started to make kitless pens. But I have many questions for that. I am really sorry if I open an opened topic before.

Starting with my first question.
I want to learn how some pens add their clips to a line hole without a ring... I mean most pens have a clip which has a circle near the top, but some of pen turners use that type clip. There is a line hole in the cap (-) like this, and the clip comes from that line. I will add a link to expain better. Is there anyone to explain this work? Thank you...
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I added a clip to a fountain pen of mine I posted here a while ago:

Check out the thread here: https://www.penturners.org/threads/amboyna-fountain-pen.178815/

I wrote a bit about my process around the 42nd posting in that thread. I hope that helps!

 

[darrin1200]

Hey all... I have been making pens for 3 years but nowadays I started to make kitless pens. But I have many questions for that. I am really sorry if I open an opened topic before.

Starting with my first question.
I want to learn how some pens add their clips to a line hole without a ring... I mean most pens have a clip which has a circle near the top, but some of pen turners use that type clip. There is a line hole in the cap (-) like this, and the clip comes from that line. I will add a link to expain better. Is there anyone to explain this work? Thank you...
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Most use a ring clip that is recessed into the cap under the finial, so that the ring is hidden.

The one you show, is a little more tricky, because you have to make a rectangular hole through the cap. The tab on the clip is then slid through the hole and secured inside the cap using a tiny screw. Sourcing Thea clips is also difficult, so you will likely need to make your own.