"Matt" wrote in message ...
Has anyone put together the americana filigree pen from craft supplies? I
turned one the other day, but when I was about to put it together, I got
confused. I was expecting the lower tube to fit inside the artisan band in
the middle, but instead it butted up against it.

I had put together a "Flat Top" pen from Rockler and that one went into the
band, but either this one is different, or maybe I used the wrong bushing
(but I don't think that is the case).

Thanks,
Matt

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Evenin' Matt:

Check the directions. You may have to put the bottom halve back on the
mandrel and remove a small amount of wood (The width of the band. I
had to do that with one of the styles I made during a class on pen
turning.

Hope this helps.

The Other Bruce