OK, first of all, my agenda for doing this tutorial, is to share the idea that you can make a Mod out of a BIC round stic Grip that is not too long, and not too short, and is available in the Philippines. This Mod is quite simple and cheap. I made this tutorial because someone requested for it. I don't know if someone or somebody discovered this before me but I'm not taking the credit for it.
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BICtory v1
COG/COB = COP
Length: Around 18.2 cm/ 23cm when the BIC grip is not cut.
Weight: Pending
Style: Double-sided, Outsertable
Writing-Mechanism: Double-Sided, Non-retractable
Ink-Type: Ballpoint
Estimated cost: around 230php
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MATERIALS:
(2x)BIC round stic Grip or BIC round stic (sub for the Body. If you want a longer one)
(2x) Pilot Super Grip
(2x) Pilot G3 (can be subbed with other Tips)
Toothpick or Electrical Tape (optional)
Nail file or Sand Paper (optional)
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PROCEDURE:
Step 1:
Remove the Cap, Back Plug and the Ink and the supporting tube of the BIC round stic Grip.
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Step 2:
Remove the Grips of the BIC round stic Grip.
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Step 3:
Cut the Ink tubes as desired. (the Length of the ink in this image is ideal for more momentum because the Weight will shift in both ends of the pen)
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Step 4:
Cut the supporting tube 3 centimeters from its rear part. There are vertical lines that will mark the END of your cutting procedure.
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Step 5:
Insert the supporting tubes that you've cut earlier.
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Step 6:
Insert the Ink tubes at both sides of the pen.
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Step 7:
Remove Pilot Super Grip's grip and prepare the Cap (be sure to REMOVE THE CLIP).
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Step 8:
Put the Grips on the Cap as shown.
File the extra lumps on the clip. (optional)
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Step 9:
Put the Tip on the top of the Cap with Grip.
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Step 10:
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Put them all together and you're done!
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Finished Product!:
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Ok, I got the idea of this mod from Mark. I don't know his PSer name. XD And I don't take any credit for this mod.
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BICtory v2
COG/COB = COP
Length: Around 18.2 cm/23cm when the BIC grip is not cut.
Weight: Pending
Style: Double-sided, Outsertable
Writing-Mechanism: Doublle-sided, Non-retractable
Ink-Type: Ballpoint
Estimated cost: around 290php
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MATERIALS:
(same as Bictory v1)
1x Pilot Super Grip
1x Dong-A Anyball
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PROCEDURE:
Step 1:
(Follow Steps 1-11 from BICtory v1 tutorial)
Step 2:
Cut the small section of the Pilot Super Grips as desired(by 2's in the Picture shown)
Cut the Dong-A Anyball Grip sections as desired(by 1's in the Picture shownl)
Place it ABOVE the G2 grips by the Pattern desired
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Finished product!:
(LOL, I know the Outsert is Lame. I just tripped. BTW, Thanks {TH}gerard for my Outsert.
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Q & A:
Q: Why does the Supporting tubes are a bit hard to cut?
A: Just be Patient, eventually, you will be able to cut it.
Q: Why does the Supporting Ink Tubes won't fit after I have cut it?
A: Remember to cut 3cm from its rear part.
Q: Why does the Supporting Tubes I just cut won't fit?
A: Apply force and eventually, it will fit.
Q: Why bother call the other mod BICtory v2? You just added Grips.
A: I call it BICtory v2, to differentiate the BICtory v1's dimensions. Not because it is called v2, it has a LARGE difference from v1. I just called it v2 to make a clear difference between the two mods.
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NOTE: I don't take any credit for this mod.