Carbon fiber saga continues.

[Ruby pen turning]

These are Virage pens . One in gunmetal and one in chrome. They are wrapped in 0.25 carbon fiber sleeve, cast in resin, turned and polished with Novus.
Thanks for looking.

 

[el_d]

Very Nice!

Looks sleek, quick and deadly......

I like the Gunmetal but am curious as to the plating durability of gunmetal?????
Any opinions Brian????

 

[Ruby pen turning]

I bought these when they first came out. I got a few of each and the gold was CRAP! the others I am not sure about. sorry I couldn't help.

 

[longbeard]

SWEET!!!!!
Gun Metal is my fav
First pen i turned was a slimline gun metal over a year ago, still looks good, no wear, use it about 3 to 4 days a week at work.
Done a great job on those Brian, gonna have to get a virage or two

Harry

 

[vanngo5d]

Like the carbon fiber. Do you like the .25 sleeve better than the .5 or have you had a chankce to try the larger. I find the ends are where i have a problem thinking the .25 might fit tighter
Don

 

[curlyjoe]

Nice Pens!
I like the carbon fiber on these.
I have made a few of these and found they are quite nice.
Not wanting to start a thread war but thought I would add my .02 worth.
The gunmetal as you say is actually Black Titanium as they do not make a gunmetal.
The Gold Titanium is only crap when you put a buffer to it, why you would want to I don't know but, no plating will hold up to a buffer.

 

[Haynie]

Looking good. Are you casting under pressure, vacuum or just careful pour?

 

[Robert111]

You sure know how to put kits and blanks together! Very nice!

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Like the carbon fiber. Do you like the .25 sleeve better than the .5 or have you had a chankce to try the larger. I find the ends are where i have a problem thinking the .25 might fit tighter
Don

I am sorry. These pens used the .50 not the .25. I dont think it would be possable to get the .25 over this tube.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Nice Pens!
I like the carbon fiber on these.
I have made a few of these and found they are quite nice.
Not wanting to start a thread war but thought I would add my .02 worth.
The gunmetal as you say is actually Black Titanium as they do not make a gunmetal.
The Gold Titanium is only crap when you put a buffer to it, why you would want to I don't know but, no plating will hold up to a buffer.

The gold I received came from the factory pre crappy I did not do anything to it. 2-3 out of the five I received had faded and splotchy spots on them.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Looking good. Are you casting under pressure, vacuum or just careful pour?

These are just poured with no vacuum or pressure. I just pour it in slowly at one end and let it flow under and then over.

 

[theidlemind]

Looking good. Are you casting under pressure, vacuum or just careful pour?

These are just poured with no vacuum or pressure. I just pour it in slowly at one end and let it flow under and then over.

And did a nice job of it.......Looks good!