Just found out this amazing forum!
I already posted on the subreddit but will post here with more photos and updates.
I’m working on a custom pencil with the clutch from P203, i’m planning on building a full metal internals by removing the plastic lead container and making a brass one following this great resource: https://www.flickr.com/photos/48329631@N08/albums/72157715041741351/ .
I made the jig using a 3D printer and plan on using glue instead of soldering.
More photos and renderings: it seems i can only post one media as i’m a new user
I assembled the pencil with the full metal internals and stock P203 tip.
The weight is 16g, i will try experimenting with a brass tube to shift the balance point more to the front and bring the pencil near 20g.
It was hell, it took me almost 3 hours.
The lead tube is glued because i still can’t drill properly under 1mm so it ended up being bigger.
The retainer is from P203, the lead tube from aliexpress and is 0.8mm outside, 0.4mm inside.
Absolutely love the flange assembly + end cap. To me, that kind of treatment really “finishes” a pencil, especially when it’s got a well-defined grip section.
