John, there is no doubt that this is a beautifully made pen and the colours are great, but I'm afraid that I just can't get my head around the desire of many of the custom makers to leave out any type of re-inforcement for the threads. Your customer has already broken it once, how many times are you willing to replace it? ( unless he's paying again, of course:biggrin
Hi Steve. I do intend to add cap bands in the future, but I must admit it will be mainly for decorative reasons.
I don't think I could have reinforced the areas where it broke, as it was the cap threads on the barrel and the section to barrel threads. I had my doubts about the longevity of the pen, but was assured that it would be going in his collection, and not be a carry pen.
Unfortunately the customer already paid for it twice as he bought it through a pen shop I supply. I should be grateful to him really, as it took me away from the mountain of kit pens I have been making......I like making kits, but I love making customs!
ps. I've just seen your Olympic torch pen......awesome!!!!!