UPSB v3

Tutorials Pending Approval / Simple Mini AMERICAN Dr. Grip Tutorial

Nachoaddict
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 03:35:13

Ever used the grip of an American Dr. Grip COG and not know what to do with the rest of the pencil?

Stats
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Name: Simple American Mini Dr. Grip
COG: 1.25 cm towards the front
Length: 11.5 cm
Weight: G3 < Mini Dr. Grip < Dr. Grip G-Spec
Style: Single Sided
Writing-Mechanism: Mechanical Pencil
Ink-Type: Pencil Lead
Estimated-Cost: 6-8 USD
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Materials List:
1x American Dr. Grip COG. http://www.officemax.com/catalog/sku.jsp?p...s^return_skus~Y
2x O-Rings http://penwish.com/product_info.php?products_id=960

Spoiler:

1) Disassemble the pen. Set the outer, cloudy/clear grip aside.

2) Add your O-rings. Then add the inner grip. Do not try to pull the o-rings over the inner grip.

3) Break off the clip from the clear back part of the Dr. Grip and cut it down to 4.5cm on the clip side.

4) Take the back part that was originally inside the clear part and cut it down to 3.5-3.6ish cm.

5) Cut the lead tube to 7cm FROM THE BASE OF THE TUBE, NOT THE MP MECHANISM.

6) Assemble the front like this:
G-Spec Tip -> Lead Tube -> Clear back part from step 3 -> Previously Assembled "Package"

7) Screw on the piece from step 4 and push the back clicker into place.

DONE!

Pro's
-Makes use of your Dr. Grip bodies that you have lying around
-Great for School/Work

Con's
-An absolute horror to spin with

Thanks for reading.
o.0dsrp
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 03:44:12

Awesome!
Just one question
Could you do this with Dr. Grip pens? Or would it only work for mechanical pencils?
Nachoaddict
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 03:47:34

QUOTE (o.0dsrp @ Nov 20 2009, 07:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awesome!
Just one question
Could you do this with Dr. Grip pens? Or would it only work for mechanical pencils?

Thanks,

You can, however you would have to shorten the inktube. Just use most of the ink before you cut it and you should be fine.
Nation
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 03:47:56

Kind of an awkward mod...
Are the O rings absolutely necessary?
hmm, o well, Still cool Idea.
Nachoaddict
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 03:51:04

QUOTE (Nation @ Nov 20 2009, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kind of an awkward mod...
Are the O rings absolutely necessary?
hmm, o well, Still cool Idea.

Thanks,

I just wanted to make use of the left over g-spec bodies that I have.

The rings are not necessary if you leave 0.25 cm more on the clear body but I didn't want to hassle with that.
Nation
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 04:00:39

QUOTE (Nachoaddict @ Nov 20 2009, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks,

I just wanted to make use of the left over g-spec bodies that I have.

The rings are not necessary if you leave 0.25 cm more on the clear body but I didn't want to hassle with that.

Okay kewl, can You release a pen version?
I only have g spec pens
Nachoaddict
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 04:25:02

QUOTE (Nation @ Nov 20 2009, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay kewl, can You release a pen version?
I only have g spec pens

Yeah. Soon as i get my hands on some. Like I said b4 it's pretty much the same as the mp only with the inktube problem.

EDIT: I just thought of something. There may be a problem with cutting the colored piece that surrounds the clicker of a g-spec pen. I guess I'll have to work that out ._.
RH
Date: Sat, Nov 21 2009 19:26:50

lol. you finally released the tut. im so making this. now i have someting i can make w/ my left over gspecs
o.0dsrp
Date: Sun, Nov 22 2009 03:48:11

I made a pen version, and it's actually surprisingly difficult to prototype.
WhiteBlue
Date: Wed, Nov 25 2009 13:08:57

1) how does the back part work? the clicker function is stuck at the end which u cutted out.. can u clarify how the back part is done?

2) any subs for the inner grip? i used mine for Saizen's G3 along with the big grip.

3) will the MP still shakable? just curious

but thanks for releasing the tut =D
pakspinner
Date: Wed, Nov 25 2009 20:08:05

pretty cool.....but weird..
envy
Date: Wed, Nov 25 2009 21:05:58

Nachoaddict i think this is a good base for heavy mp mod, but i don't have g-spec's and i don't how it's big etc.
Nachoaddict
Date: Wed, Nov 25 2009 22:58:56

QUOTE (WhiteBlue @ Nov 25 2009, 05:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1) how does the back part work? the clicker function is stuck at the end which u cutted out.. can u clarify how the back part is done?

2) any subs for the inner grip? i used mine for Saizen's G3 along with the big grip.

3) will the MP still shakable? just curious

but thanks for releasing the tut =D

Hi,

1) Well that long colored tube only holds the clicker on the sides. In other words it only surrounds the clicker. Therefore if you cut that tube, the clicker should still function properly. This is different for the pen version though...

2) You can replace the inner grip with lots of scotch tape and an insert. I believe that HGG works quite nicely also.

3) No unfortunately it is not.

QUOTE (envy @ Nov 25 2009, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nachoaddict i think this is a good base for heavy mp mod, but i don't have g-spec's and i don't how it's big etc.

Thanks,

I don't really intend to make a mod meant for spinning from this. Just a little trinket that can be made after you get rid of the outer g-spec grip.
WhiteBlue
Date: Thu, Nov 26 2009 00:06:48

4) is the plastic easy to crack like a G-3? or u reckon its much more similar to profiles front (where its really soft to cut.. the part under the grips)

sry for many questions but it is a expensive MP and i dont really wanna risk it until my doubts are all clear..
i do wanna make my MP like the one u had =D
Nachoaddict
Date: Thu, Nov 26 2009 05:55:05

QUOTE (WhiteBlue @ Nov 25 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
4) is the plastic easy to crack like a G-3? or u reckon its much more similar to profiles front (where its really soft to cut.. the part under the grips)

sry for many questions but it is a expensive MP and i dont really wanna risk it until my doubts are all clear..
i do wanna make my MP like the one u had =D

No problem. If I remember correctly, the clear plastic is pretty hard and same with the colored tube that surrounds the lead tube/clicker.

I know for sure that the colored tube is hard but not 100% on the clear. I will have to check...
WhiteBlue
Date: Thu, Nov 26 2009 12:17:45

QUOTE (Nachoaddict @ Nov 26 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No problem. If I remember correctly, the clear plastic is pretty hard and same with the colored tube that surrounds the lead tube/clicker.

I know for sure that the colored tube is hard but not 100% on the clear. I will have to check...

So if i cut it, there is a chance that it would crack the surrounding area?
Glamouraz
Date: Thu, Nov 26 2009 16:49:23

Yes. But if you clamp it tightly and saw properly, the most you'll get are a few scratches and small cracks so what you do it saw lesser, meaning you keep the bigger piece and then file it down to the correct length.

If you tried cutting it with a pair of pliers, you'll just crack the thing and it'll shatter into pieces, something like a G3 body. Very fragile if not modded properly.
WhiteBlue
Date: Sat, Nov 28 2009 18:18:40

alright thanks glam for the updated info.. ill just stick with the original design i got then.. =P
iamnotluck
Date: Tue, Apr 27 2010 00:07:42

could you put an insert in the clear plastic part?
Nachoaddict
Date: Wed, Apr 28 2010 06:00:05

QUOTE (iamnotluck @ Apr 26 2010, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
could you put an insert in the clear plastic part?

Yeah it's completely possible. I tried it too but I liked the w/o insert look of the mod better than with the insert.