Another 50 caliber

[08K.80]

I decided to make another one after the reaction to the last one.

This one, I made the internals minus the twist mechanism and the refill.
Is that considered kit-less?
The bullet is made from aluminum. Much, much easier to work with.
And I made the bullet the exact length of the real one and as close to the same shape as I possibly could.

 

[longbeard]

Now thats purty!!! I like it.
Liked the other one too.

 

[ossaguy]

That looks really sharp!

Nice work.



Steve

 

[jyreene]

That one I like. Good job.

 

[edicehouse]

That is awesome, I don't even think "awesome" does it justice.

 

[anthonyd]

Great work!

Tony

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Very, very nice, I'd call it kit-less and well done kit-less.

 

[yort81]

Wow....that is incredible.... what system did you use to make that mirror finish?


Troy

 

[08K.80]

Wow....that is incredible.... what system did you use to make that mirror finish?


Troy

I sanded with micro mesh and used Mothers wheel polish on it.



Also... I wanted to let everyone know... it sold.
I was planning to keep it but, after the gentleman that ordered the last one and my wonderful husband talking about them, someone wanted it.:frown:

Now, I will have to make another one someday.

 

[termitedave]

Great job!

 

[Fatdawg]

Another nice round!!

 

[Tom T]

Very wow, it shines so nice. Great job thanks for sharing.

 

[johncrane]

Kelly great looking 50cal would you know the length,weight thanks in advance

 

[edstreet]

You need some USGI tip colors on this

 

[Sub Vet 10]

That is gorgeous, to say the least. What knife did you use to cut the aluminum?

 

[08K.80]

Kelly great looking 50cal would you know the length,weight thanks in advance

Sorry John, I don't know either the length nor weight. I don't have it anymore so, I can't check for you.:redface:

That is gorgeous, to say the least. What knife did you use to cut the aluminum?

I used a tool that was given to me for the copper bullet I made. It is for metal is what I was told. I don't know what it's called. I can take a picture if you would like to see it.

 

[Sub Vet 10]

Kelly great looking 50cal would you know the length,weight thanks in advance

OAL length of a ball ammo .50cal BMG is 5.45 in (138 mm) and the round (bullet only) is 647 grains. My rough guess would be half for AL.

That is gorgeous, to say the least. What knife did you use to cut the aluminum?

I used a tool that was given to me for the copper bullet I made. It is for metal is what I was told. I don't know what it's called. I can take a picture if you would like to see it.

That would be great. PM me? Thx.

 

[anthonyd]

I used a tool that was given to me for the copper bullet I made. It is for metal is what I was told. I don't know what it's called. I can take a picture if you would like to see it.[/QUOTE]

Could you please post a picture of the tool. I would be very interested in seeing what you used to create such a spectacular aluminum tip for your pen.

Tony

 

[08K.80]

This is the tool I used. It still has some aluminum dust on it.
I put a ruler next to it so you can see the size. It fits in my hand pretty nicely.
The square part is about 3/4" x 1", just guessing. And it's about 4 1/2" long.
It is heavy too.

 

[anthonyd]

Thanks Kelly. I have not seen anything like this before. Does anyone know what it is called?

Tony

 

[Alzey]

Looks like the cutting tool for a metal lathe.