Well Mike, that is indeed interesting. I don't think it answer all my questions... And raises a few more in my head.
If this is the same thread as the other assembly, have people been using that in jrs without an issue? Doesn't make sense to me. However like I said, I'm limited in my FP experience. Ive used those replacement nibs but only in the stock holder.
Is what the same thread as the other assembly? I am confused at what you are asking. If you asking are if the Heritance nib holder/feed are the same thread then yes. I am unsure how others are using the Heritance nibs holders. I use them for kitless and now in this new configuration.
Ok.. I think that answers the question I had - The heritance holder wasn't ever claimed to be a replacement for the stock one.
I may have to find that tap at some point for myself. I'm still not convinced but if I get my hands on a tap, I'll run it through my 'cut' holder which will can hopefully give me a view into what it is doing to the holder. Not too sure how you will do this since it is spread apart. That should be an interesting trick.
My cut holder is not spread apart. It was cut very carefully as to not change the shape. And if the chasing of threads cuts as little metal as you claim, there should be no problem with me chasing the threads in this cut holder.
Mike - now that you have seen how the part fits after using the tap, does it make more sense to you why I was unhappy with the fit in the stock part (specifically about how the gap was there until using the tap?) Actually I have been able to get them to seat fully without chasing the threads. Are you going to be ammending your recommendation and including notes about the tap? How about damage to the jrs (IE I doubt csusa would warranty the part after a tap has been run through)? Yes I will recommend that you chase the threads with a tap if using them in the Jr. Gent II or Baron/Navigator. As for the warranty, I consider this a non-issue. Never once have I EVER had to replace a nib holder for any kit from CSUSA. Additionally, we warranty our pens and have never had to replace a single one. Even the one that went through the washing machine. Finally if I expected CSUSA or any other supplier to warranty pens I would never upgrade the kit nibs because that changes the kit.
Those are good points - except I know not everyone is that "kind" to a vendor, especially a larger one like CSUSA. If something doesn't work, even if the problem was caused by the customer - the vendor is often blamed. I know too many people that haved worked customer service to believe otherwise. My other thought/point here I guess is that you have somewhat reversed your position from this "working" in the product to working better by using a tap. My point is that instead of any possible damage being done to the "throw away" part as you have called it, you could damage the metal holder.
This "less than $3 part" could cost me a bunch of money!! Ken introduced me to a the baron that I don't turn today that I have a reason to try and now this tap possibly at some point. Please explain!! Didn't you say that you have limited FP experience. I would assume you do very few fountain pens based on this statement.
Yes, FP are a smaller part of my inventory. It was just pointed out by you earlier about the high amount of interest in such a "low cost part". My comment was just a bit of sarcasm based on the other things I may be buying. (Or may not.. that is yet to be seen... You can consider the statement of "costing me a bunch of money" retracted. I guess my attempt at humor didn't work the way it sounded to me.)
Ken - when you read this... I am still interested in your experience with the gents you get... Specifically I am curious to see what thread size the stock nib assembly is in your opinion.
