Billet Bullet Evolution

[greeneyedblackcat]

Been busy building more bullet pens from billets, first picture is the original V1, it was a two piece design. The next picture is a brass V2 next to a stainless V2 followed by a billet aluminum V3. These are not bullet casings they are spun from solid billets of brass,stainless and aluminum. The last picture is a V2 next to a V3 for size comparison. The V3 is over 5.5 inches tall. I have also included a picture of one on the lathe. Hope U likem

 

[el_d]

Really freakin awsome Jim. Makes me want a metal lathe.

 

[JohnU]

Really freakin awsome Jim. Makes me want a metal lathe.

I gotta get me one of those too! Nice work. I like the idea of the solid turned bullet pen compared to the soldered casing. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic idea Jim, you are going to be held responsable for the dramatic rise in metal lathe sales in many countries! LOL

 

[BRobbins629]

We like um. Maybe you should change your screen name to cool cat.

 

[johncrane]

Good idea Bruce! your work is tops blackcat.:drink:arty::biggrin:

 

[cnirenberg]

Jim,
That is really awesome. Parker mechanism? I also like the billet vs. casing idea. Yep, definitely need a metal lathe....thanks a lot.

 

[Daniel]

I have the metal lathe. Wish I know how to use it well enough to do something like this. very nice work.

 

[greeneyedblackcat]

Jim,
That is really awesome. Parker mechanism? I also like the billet vs. casing idea. Yep, definitely need a metal lathe....thanks a lot.

Cris, Yup Parker, believe it or not they are all built on the Atlas/Polaris kit. I bury the transmission deep into the body to get the extra length, You turn the base of the bullet to extend the pen

 

[greeneyedblackcat]

Fantastic idea Jim, you are going to be held responsible for the dramatic rise in metal lathe sales in many countries! LOL

I think everyone should own a metal lathe, I would love to convert all of you guys to the "dark side" AKA Metal lathe side

 

[rjwolfe3]

How steep is the learning curve for a metal lathe? Been thinking of getting one next winter with tax return.

 

[cnirenberg]

I think everyone should own a metal lathe, I would love to convert all of you guys to the "dark side" AKA Metal lathe side

Have you ever thought of moving... to Florida? Seriously, I'm converted, I am just a wannahavemeametallathebutcantjustyet kinda guy.

 

[greeneyedblackcat]

How steep is the learning curve for a metal lathe? Been thinking of getting one next winter with tax return.

All lathes do the same thing, the only difference is the material your cutting, metal lathes have a carriage and the cutting tool is guided by crank handles, wood lathes the cutting tool is hand held. Metal lathes excel at straight cuts, you can cut angles with the compound, long tapers are a different story, if you can get a metal lathe with a "taper attachment" long tapers will go much easier. There is a very basic book available on eBay, originally published by the South Bend company called "how to run a lathe" http://cgi.ebay.com/How-to-Run-a-la...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
It is an old book but worth reading to get you started. It covers many procedures including, cutting threads, taper turning etc. I would say go for it The more lathes the merrier (don't tell anybody but I have 4 lathes, 2 metal, 2 wood) Lathe aholic???

 

[devowoodworking]

Seriously cool pens!!!!!!!!

 

[Rollerbob]

Yet again....................you should consider the PMG.................sorry wrong thread!!:smile-big:

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Very nice work