boy i am glad i did not know that it would not work. all 20-30 i have sold and customers love would not have worked if i had known that. they were all changed to the other side.
Ditto Charlie, would sure hate to recall sold ones
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Very nice pens. I've turned several bolt action pen lately and cant keep them. I really like them. I gota get some more antler for another batch.
Mike, try some of the darker "gunstock" colored woods. I think those fit the theme well.
They look great. Nice work.
Thanks Ray, appreciate the compliment.
Beautiful Pens! The bolt actions are something I haven't tried yet. The Slimline setting atop the tobacco stick caught my attention as well. Unique and handsome way to show it off! I live in tobacco country. Many people in this area of Ky. grow Dark Fired tobacco, and the sticks turn that color over time. Thanks for sharing! -Bobby_
Bobby, always great to hear from a fellow Kentuckian. On the stick color or in this case the lack of same, these pieces looked to have stayed out in the weather a lot. The display base is actually from a tobacco stick I already have but I used the customers to make the stand-offs.
Pens with a story like the tobacco stick are real treasures. I like the look of the tobacco pen - it is real nice, but pairing it with the stand makes it about perfect.
Thanks Stephen, I wish I had a similar story or situation for every pen or thing I make.
JD, Many thanks. Please tell me more about the modification. Charlie
Charlie I sent you some info via PM but I think I will re-post it here also, It may help others.
"Charlie as I mentioned this is a copy paste of an email I sent to another that asked the same question. Just substitute your name.:wink: He initially asked if the clip had been relocated also."
"Hi Wally, you are correct, the clip has also been rotated. If you take a look at the button shaped finial on top of the pen it is not obvious but it screws on and holds the clip in place, you have to unscrew and remove it to turn the clip. However, it is not just a matter of rotating the clip because there is a notch in the top of the upper barrel for the clip to fit into. In order to rotate the clip another notch must be cut in the opposite side of the barrel. Some folks use a Dremel & burr but I used a small(1/16",1/2"x6") bastard file(more of a jewelers file but shaped like the traditional bastard file). BUT, you can't(easily) do either the Dremel or file without first knocking out the threaded brass fitting that the finial cap screws onto. You have to completely unscrew the bolt handle and remove it then remove the bolt(it will fall out). This gives you access to the thread brass fitting through the inside of the upper barrel. I have a piece of hardwood with a variety of sizes of holes drilled in it that I use for pen dis-assembly. I place the brass fitting into a "just-fit" hole and then using an appropriate size HF transfer punch inserted into the open end of the barrel, knock out the brass fitting with the punch and a light hammer(I use a brass hammer). This now gives you enough room to cut a new clip slot, by whatever method you choose. When reassembling everything I put a very, very small amount of CA on the brass fitting before pressing it back into place. Then you can reassembly the clip turned 180* and re-assemble-tighten the finial cap to hold it in place. I have also seen recommendations for putting some Locktite on the bolt handle threads when reassembling it also. In any case make sure the set screw is nice and tight after you get the bolt back into position(set screw toward open end, obviously).
Been a little long winded but you should be able to get it from here."
The pens look great! I've turned a couple of the bolt action & I like them. That slimline design really looks good also. Nice way of displaying it. Billy
Thanks Billy. The stand was kind of an after thought, just wish I could think of such things on a regular basis. Old age brain sucks.
