Good afternoon all.

I have purchased the gemini tidy stems kit, bought the 5mm version compatible with Korda leads.

Question is, is there other leads that are compatible before I shell out £2+ per inline lead.

Thanks.

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I got mine from MP leadshed. Pretty sure I buy the 5.75mm ones but I think you can get either size?

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I use these with any inline lead with no issues,for me the best ones around

Hi, i have/ use the 5.75mm Gemini stems. Bought a 5.75mm HSS Drill bit.
If Lead inline leads i buy have smaller holes in the end, i drill them out to 5.75mm.
Even Non Toxic BZS inline leads. Lead or Non Toxic very easy to drill, prob could hold inline in a pair of pliers, but better hold like mole grips, small vice better.
If any inline hole still a bit large (some makers inlines have 6mm holes), you can coat hole inside with epoxy, then drill.
File inside hole a bit if required.
IMO for safety, OK being a little bit snug, but lead wants to be able to come off stem, etc, etc.
Same with small hole that runs through full inline as well, use a drill or small needle file.

Bob

PS i don't buy expensive Leads, mind Non Toxic, not that cheap.

PPS some like Matt Collins (OTOH), likes is Inlines Free Running.

I've tried a few inline leads with the Gemini stems and all fit ok. I filed the hole in the leads a bit to allow them to be more free running after the take.

Thanks for the replies gents, appreciated!

I have sourced some now and am waiting on delivery, spoke to a lead maker that was recommended to me, on Facebook - Steves leads.

Lets see how they go

I'm going to get some booms - Looking for any recommendations on which diameter and which lead supplier to use?

I use the 5.75mm diameter - try MP lead shed - he sorted me out last time for the Gemini