Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
This is a blank from Wolftat. One of a small box full of cool blanks. I put some aluminum bands on it, and I'll call it a pen. Heritance (small) nib Thanks for looking.
Thanks Brad. It certainly caught my eye even before it was turned.now i like that Chuck. thats eye catching
Thanks Derek. Neil is really sharp in his lab.:biggrin:Great job Chuck! Neil did pretty good too!
Thanks Andy. I do like to change up when making finials, just to try something different. Not too sure about this one. The end of the body is pretty much decoration. I have yet to make a postable pen, but I might have to try that out. Just to say, I did it.One of the nicest original pens I've seen here in a very long time!
Nice clean lines, and just the right amount of hardware embellishment. The front section looks long enough to use and be comfortable. The cap gap and closed pen looks well done and the contours well matched.
I also like the end of the pen. Is it just decoration? Or does the indent serve a purpose (hard to tell, looking at the photo on a smart phone)? It looks postable.... Not that a lot of people post the nibbies....BUT, it looks very fashionable.
Nicely done!
Thanks James. I put one band on a tenon. If you look at the tutorial "Adding bands to your caps" you'll see how easy it is. Then drill and tap the threads.That is a sweet pen. Love the blank too.
I have a question about how the cap is done. Is that like an insert that presses in for the cap threads?
I really like that, nice work... one of the nicest I've seen!
Thanks Bruce. I've been undecided about this issue, so I thought I would see how this looks. I'm inclined to agree with you.Nice one Chuck. Only thing I would change out is the color of the nib to match the hardware.
Thanks Mike! I kind of like the look with accents.Nice job Chuck. That really is a great looking blank. And I really like the accent bands too.
Mike
Thank you Fred. You got me while typing!:biggrin:Very nice combination there Charles, you did good!:good::good:
Thanks Chris. I have no doubt about your pens. I look forward to seeing the results of those experiments.That is one cool pen Chuck. I have the whole kitless thing down pretty tight now thanks to good guys like you. Once I get some more free time to experiment I'm going to start delving into some of your banding techniques. Cheers pal.
Thanks Marshall!Awesome pen Chuck! I really like the looks of that one. Well done!
Thanks Robert. Glad you like the bands too.I really like that, Chuck! The bands are a perfect touch! Nice work!
Thanks Kevin.OUTSTANDING pen! I really like the way the blank and the chrome work together ... very classy!
Thanks Glenn! Doesn't come close to your masterpiece on the front page:biggrin:Funny how it works out cuz that what I call a pen too, very well done!!!
Thanks John. Get the taps & dies, and jump in.:wink:Incredible. I've got to get my taps and start making these one day
Thanks friend!Wow sweet pen.
Thanks Lupe. I'll hurt myself trying to strut :biggrin:Look awesome Chuck.
YOU DA MAN!!.......(now go do your strut).......
Thank you.......young man:biggrin:Pretty good.........for an old guy! :wink:
Thanks Mike......always glad to have your input on my pens....you know that.:wink: I'll have to talk to Neil about putting too much white in one place :biggrin::biggrin::tongue:OK I will be the odd man out on this one. Shape looks good, got to love the blank, but I see a small issue for me with the cap. Where the center band is, the blank pattern has a large amount of white and the thin center band seems to disappear in the blank. It could also be the photo that give it that illussion. I can't say without seeing the pen. I think the center band should have been 2-3 times wider than it is now. That would also give you an area for engraving or personalization. Anyway that is just a personal observation and not a technical one. :tongue:
Thanks Joe! Did you say WOW? :biggrin:Chuck: WOW! All I can say is WOW! One beautiful piece of play/work Oh, by the way, did I say WOW? joe
Thanks Neil. This is a really nice blank.Outstanding, I knew that blank could be made into something cool by you.
Thanks Jonathon. I'm afraid I have to agree, at least about Neils blank.:biggrin:looks great Chuck! Neil made a cool blank and you made a sweet pen!
Thank you sir.WOW!
Thank again!Ooo, that is some nice work. Very distinctive.
Thanks Ray!Awesome pen. Truly stunning.
Thanks Doc. I'm sweating bullets trying to keep pace.:biggrin:Chuck, Absolutely beautiful pen! I love the way you do the bands..lol...always fun trying to catch up with you! Regards, Doc
Thanks Ernie! The blank caught my eye immediately. Soon going to turn one of yours.:wink:Oustanding pen Chuck!! I really love the color of the pen as well.