B&W Waves on a Jr Retro

[skiprat]

This little closed ended Retro is fresh off the buffing wheel. Has wave segments with brass shim borders. The shim is slightly thicker than I normally use or like, but my local K&N Metals stockist was closed this morning. I was concerned that the shim would feel proud of the resin once sanded and polished, but it turned out not so bad afterall.

I hope you like it. Any comments, critiques, questions welcome.:wink:

I do have 'in progress' pics but they have a fingerprint on my cameral lens:redface:. But I'll show them if someone want to know how it was made.

 

[BRobbins629]

The pen is great Skip, but I sure wish you did it without the kit. Almost detracts from your waves.

 

[Curly]

Beautiful!!!

I think I know how you did it but wouldn't mind a peek at the wip pics to confirm. Hollows and rounds (arcs and coves) nested together?

 

[IPD_Mr]

Pretty slick there Skip. I like the thicker shims, in fact they could have been a touch thicker and it would have been fine looking.

 

[maxman400]

It looks great Skip, what glue did you use to hold the brass together. Did you have any issues drilling it?

 

[Donovan]

I can live with this "kit" pen. Nice one

 

[skiprat]

Here are the WIP pics. Again, apologies for the smudge.:redface:

Max, I use CA for EVERYTHING. :biggrin: I know lots of folks have problems when drilling through metal and it heating up and wrecking the joint, but now that we know the problem, it's simple to overcome. I drilled this with a 4mm pilot first then used about 7 different sizes to get to the final size.
All of the drill bits were freshly sharpened and I used soapy water as well.
I drill on the lathe at around 600rpm. I would go faster but never slower than that.

The only 'trick' with this design is that the segments including the shim must have the exact same diameter as the cutter. :wink:

 

[ericofpendom]

Hi Steven, Fabulous pen! the segmenting is flawless. Thank you so much for showing WIP pics, I would have never figured it out how you achieved that segmenting. Now all I need is a metalworking lathe...

Eric...

 

[MartinPens]

Skip thanks for sharing your work. That whole setup is impressive and rather mind boggling. Without the visual I would never have gotten a grasp. My left brain works, but my right brain is slow in catching up. Looks like both sides of your brain work pretty darn good!! : ) Thanks again for the pics

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[skiprat]

Eric, the lathe was used to hold the router only. :wink: ( and drill the holes of course.
Granted, a metal lathe helps but a half decent MDF jig and a router table would do the same. :biggrin:

 

[OOPS]

This pen is incredible. I am so glad you're back posting these. It gives me something to shoot for, and dream about!

Oh, and personally, I don't think these shims are too thick. At this thickness, it looks like they are an integral part of the design, instead of merely being used to separate the various pieces. A very impressive design.

 

[maxman400]

Here are the WIP pics. Again, apologies for the smudge.:redface:

Max, I use CA for EVERYTHING. :biggrin: I know lots of folks have problems when drilling through metal and it heating up and wrecking the joint, but now that we know the problem, it's simple to overcome. I drilled this with a 4mm pilot first then used about 7 different sizes to get to the final size.
All of the drill bits were freshly sharpened and I used soapy water as well.
I drill on the lathe at around 600rpm. I would go faster but never slower than that. . :wink:

Thanks Skip for the info, I have tried 3 steps but not 7. Next time I will increase my drilling steps and include a soapy water spray bottle.

 

[seamus7227]

Steve, such a stunning job as always! I never would have thought of using a router in that way to make waves, now more of your other work makes more sense on how you create such unique designs! Very well done chap!

 

[Wright]

Steve, beautiful pen and very creative. You did a great job with the router bit. Again, nice work!

 

[jttheclockman]

Eric, the lathe was used to hold the router only. :wink: ( and drill the holes of course.
Granted, a metal lathe helps but a half decent MDF jig and a router table would do the same. :biggrin:

And that is what I have and may have to give this a try. Thanks for showing.

Looks like Skips Ying Yang pen.

 

[mikespenturningz]

That is an amazing pen! It really helps to see those images.

 

[mtgrizzly52]

My wife who seldom has a good thing to say about most of the pens I show her, just walked by, stopped and turned around, and exclaimed..."That is Gorgeous!!!" I totally agree with her. That is a beautiful pen and very nice work. Good Job!

Rick (mtgrizzly52)

 

[Dalecamino]

Ooooh! I like that.:wink::biggrin: I think the thickness is just fine.

 

[plano_harry]

Thanks for the pics Skip. That is a beautiful pen! I really like the style as well as the segmenting.

Harry

 

[alamocdc]

That is way nice, Stephen! I do think I have to agree with Bruce though. This would be BAD sans kit!