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Tutorials Pending Approval / MPKT

Mechanical Pencil Dr KT

KunLin
Date: Sat, Jan 3 2009 21:37:26

Hey, a few people requested that I make a tutorial on how I made my MPKT so I decided why not? The last time I made a tutorial though (a long long long time ago), I got the shit flamed out of me, so I'm a little scared, but I think i learned from my mistakes xD

Stats
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Name MPKT (Mechanical Pencil Dr KT)
COG: 1 mm towards the front (The front being the part where the lead comes out) It is not noticeable at all and should not affect your spinning
Length: Same as KT
Weight: A tiny bit heavier (because of MP mechanism)
Style: Symmetrical
Writing-Mechanism: Mechanical Pencil
Ink-Type: N/A
Estimated-Cost: 10 cents more than a normal KT

(It might seem like the lead only advances once every few clicks, but that's not the case. Lead comes out every time you click, it's just that not a lot of lead advances every click so on the camera it may look like its not advancing when it actually is)
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Pens Needed:

- Dr KT
- Dr grip MP mechanism
- Bic round stic inktube

Tools needed:

- Drill
- Sandpaper/file etc.

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Tutorial:

Spoiler:

1. Gather the parts that you need

2. a. Drill a hole into one of the KT caps big enough so that the inktube can slide through undisturbed
b. File down the nub of the KT cap that you drilled a hole into so that it is not protruding out of the top anymore
c. Cut and drill holes of similar size to the KT cap on the KT body

3. File down the part indicated in the picture on the Dr grip MP mech. until it is flush with the lead tube

4. Take apart the Bic round stic inktube, wash out all the ink and cut the inktube to 6.3 cm (might need a little bit of adjusting at the end)

5. Tape the cut bic round stic inktube onto the dr grip mech tube, it should be around 17 cm. MAKE SURE ITS STURDY.

6. Assemble the front cap onto the body

7. Stick the 'head' of the bic round stic inktube into the KT cap. It should fit in very snugly. Push it in all the way.

8. Tape the KT body where indicated to reduce rattling. Use trial and error to find the right amount of tape.

9. Put the cap on and you're done! The Bic inktube should go into the piece that was stuck into the KT cap.

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If made correctly, the pen should be very stable and durable. there should be no rattling and it should still be as good as new even if you threw it around "Tek style" .

If there are any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

And if you have any constructive criticism, please share, but please keep the flaming to a minimum xD
Swifty
Date: Sat, Jan 3 2009 21:44:29

Looks good

but isnt there a tut on this already? O_o but like, a clear body one?

more accesibly parts in yours though
KunLin
Date: Sat, Jan 3 2009 21:51:32

QUOTE (Swifty @ Jan 3 2009, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks good

but isnt there a tut on this already? O_o but like, a clear body one?

more accesibly parts in yours though

Ahah, yeah I think there is, but I think you have to take off the cap to advance the lead in that one.

and clear body isn't exactly a normal KT ahah.
K4S
Date: Sat, Jan 3 2009 22:34:20

pretty cool...similar to how i made my MP dr.KT a long time ago...but slightly different as well. The way i made mine i can use the same method on dr.KT, dr.CT and my clear body dr.KT
KunLin
Date: Sat, Jan 3 2009 22:52:00

QUOTE (K4S @ Jan 3 2009, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
pretty cool...similar to how i made my MP dr.KT a long time ago...but slightly different as well. The way i made mine i can use the same method on dr.KT, dr.CT and my clear body dr.KT

Ahah thanks that really means a lot.

I based how I made it off your and tek's videos, so it should be a little similar.

I'm using a Dr CT in the tutorial so it works with both as well. I'm not sure about clear body, but I'm pretty sure it would still work xD
Santa
Date: Sat, Jan 3 2009 23:40:02

it's def better than my clear body one, cause it uses the dr. grip mechanism, instead of a whole other pen. GJ
Xternalãƒ¡DGN
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 00:33:26

looks very nice, but my tips have "caved in"
is there anyway this can be carried over to a metallic comssa?
KunLin
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 01:05:06

QUOTE (Santa @ Jan 3 2009, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it's def better than my clear body one, cause it uses the dr. grip mechanism, instead of a whole other pen. GJ

Ahah thanks!

Yeah, I remember looking through your tutorial and wondering if I should try it or not, but buying the extra pen discouraged me a lot. the KT's already expensive enough haha.

QUOTE (Xternalãƒ¡DGN @ Jan 3 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
looks very nice, but my tips have "caved in"
is there anyway this can be carried over to a metallic comssa?

Yeah, that sucks xD
I don't think this method can be used on a metallic comssa considering HGG tips are pen tips and not MP tips, so you wouldnt be able to use a Dr grip MP mech. but I think the using the bic inktube part could work, you'd just have to find a good MP mechanism. I'd suggest using the one dori used for his MP namae mod
Xternalãƒ¡DGN
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 01:08:00

QUOTE (KunLin @ Jan 4 2009, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ahah thanks!

Yeah, that sucks xD
I don't think this method can be used on a metallic comssa considering HGG tips are pen tips and not MP tips, so you wouldnt be able to use a Dr grip MP mech. but I think the using the bic inktube part could work, you'd just have to find a good MP mechanism. I'd suggest using the one dori used for his MP namae mod

yea btw. im not sure but ive taken a quick look before and i THINK that dr grip MPs are the same as nextage/pilot 2020 supergrip mps. not sure tho.
FrozenIce
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 01:17:22

Looks nice!

I have to make this sometime.

Although since the Dr. KT requires two Dr. Grips, you can use a second Dr. Grip lead tube instead of a BIC inktube right?
KunLin
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 02:08:10

QUOTE (FrozenIce @ Jan 3 2009, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks nice!

I have to make this sometime.

Although since the Dr. KT requires two Dr. Grips, you can use a second Dr. Grip lead tube instead of a BIC inktube right?

No, you need the bic inktube for the 'head' piece of the inktube (look at step 7) This piece is what connects the cap to the pen so you need it.
dori
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 05:47:13

Woahh nice tutorial KunLin!
I'll consider making this soon. ;]
haha 'price: 10 cents more than a KT' xD
Kool spinz
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 05:53:57

pretty sweet ! can i use another inktube instead bic ?
pholord
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 05:58:24

cheap and easy way to convert it to an MP
nice job
KunLin
Date: Sun, Jan 4 2009 07:31:09

thanks guy, its really ncie to hear that.

@ kool spinz

the bic inktube is necessary for the MP KT. It's what keeps one of the caps on xD
spinner_nE0
Date: Sun, Jan 18 2009 04:13:37

when it fall
this funtion come to be useless
Rodney Chan
Date: Sun, Jan 18 2009 04:23:24

although that looks the same with kt , but it is useful in school
KunLin
Date: Thu, Jan 22 2009 03:55:03

QUOTE (spinner_nE0 @ Jan 17 2009, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
when it fall
this funtion come to be useless

Huh?

It doesn't break when it falls, if that's what you're getting at xD
Xternalãƒ¡DGN
Date: Thu, Jan 22 2009 14:41:35

QUOTE (KunLin @ Jan 22 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Huh?

It doesn't break when it falls, if that's what you're getting at xD

i think he means the tips will be "caved in"
NoobishPenspinner
Date: Mon, Jan 26 2009 05:38:52

QUOTE (Rodney Chan @ Jan 17 2009, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
although that looks the same with kt , but it is useful in school

yeah, u dont have to switch between the dr. KT and the pencil
its very useful cuz its both together haha nice
Sibis
Date: Wed, Mar 25 2009 13:34:07

Very nice, got to make this!!! Can this be done for Dr.M&M?