Truth be told - I was assembling a Lazerlinez Texas Flag blank and had everything lined up just right. Glued the bottom two pieces onto the tube & accidentally rotated it before I glued the top piece on. Didn't notice my mistake until I totally finished the blank & assembled the pen. Had to disassemble the pen, soak the blank in acetone, then reglue, refinish, & reassemble. It's an easy mistake to make - one us Texans have a hard time admitting in public.