Air Chuck Slim

[maxman400]

First of all This was my son's Idea (about 6 months ago) but he never followed through with it so I did. :wink: This is a HF Air Nozzle and Air Chuck. I took the air nozzle apart and removed the insides. I drilled out the end to except the slim line nib, the nozzle (now the back of the pen) screws in an out to cut off the air flow. Now it moves the ink refill in and out, Screw the nozzle in and the refill comes out. I used a #5 O' ring between the nozzle and the housing to prevent it from coming all the way out. The clip is a "clip on" and comes with the nozzle. I removed the guts of the air chuck (except for the locking balls) and drilled it out so the the nib would fit inside and still lock on to the nozzle. For right now there is just a brass plug in the end of the cap.

Sorry for such a long post for such a simple pen. :redface:

Comments Welcome, Thanks for looking. :biggrin:

DARN Now I have to go to HF to buy another Air Nozzle. :wink:

 

[Katsin]

Looks great. Love all the creativity you guys display when coming up with unique pens.

 

[ctubbs]

That is what I mean about ideas on here. That is very innovative. It is a shame the bash just finished or that would have been at least a finalist.
Charles

 

[Edward Cypher]

Nice and unique. All I can say is wow!!!

 

[airrat]

Very interesting. looks like it was fun. Next week we get to see how you turned the air compressor into a self feeding ink well right?

 

[MartinPens]

This just goes to prove my theory that absolutely nothing is safe from penturning. Way to use those creative juices.

Martin

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[crabcreekind]

thats cool

 

[skiprat]

I love it !! Well done Mike

 

[navycop]

It's like STYX says "I've got too much time on my hands". Refering to maxman400.. Great job by the way.

 

[jttheclockman]

Now that is innovative for sure. Great work on both parts. Thanks for showing.

 

[workinforwood]

Very cool looking pen Max

 

[Rangertrek]

Creative concept, it certainly looks different. Great job.

 

[broitblat]

Great idea well implemented. Is it heavy?

-Barry

 

[maxman400]

Great idea well implemented. Is it heavy?

-Barry

It is very top heavy when caped (or chucked). It is quit a conversation piece, I used it all day today at work and got asked a ton of questions about it. With out the cap it feels just about the same as any other normal pen, the notches where the air chuck locks on to actually provides a comfortable space to hold on to when using it.

Thanks everyone for the great feedback, and for taking the time to Look. :biggrin:

 

[BKelley]

That's really thinking out of the box. It is orginial, not a rehash of some else's pen. Good work!! Now what will you do with the air hose?

Ben

 

[maxman400]

That's really thinking out of the box. It is orginial, not a rehash of some else's pen. Good work!! Now what will you do with the air hose?

Ben

AIR HOSE !!!! 50' at 6" is a 100 blanks, has any one tried to tube and turn an AIR HOSE yet??? LOL :laugh: Hey Skip what do you think?

 

[PenPal]

Morning here Mike, Stunning Pen from obtainable metal with a theme, right up my street, my kind of pen. With your permission I will make one it lends itself to an idea I have had for a while. I have a few more Dental Handpieces to transform together with lots of projects on the backburner.Thanks for the stimulation by example. I believe I can make at least half lighter. Before iI place my pics I will share this with you and the progress. Send me a pm with your E Mail so I can share pics with you.

Recently I have installed a great nail gun oil free Compressor and whilst installing this unit to a Mini Drill that uses an air impeller with dry bearings at 350.000 rpm spent some time with various connections that had me intrigued.

You have nailed the concept that should prove a hit with anyone who uses compressed air.

As Skippy innovates you have quite refreshing providing food for thought away from the mass produced necessities in Pen Kits, bread and butter from pens is not my scene rather the thrill of seeing, finding then the making.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[maxman400]

PM is being sent in a few, I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

 

[Drstrangefart]

I really like it. Very impressive. I'm gonna have to figure out a way to top it somehow..... Need some extremely out-of-left-field material to turn....