Civil War Pen

[maxman400]

This is PSI's new Civil War Pen, The cap end is a "58 Caliber Minie' Ball" replica. The tip is a "44 Caliber 1860 Colt Army Revolver Bullet" replica. The clip a "Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket". The plating is Black Ti and the blank is Black/Blue PR it has been wet sanded to 1500 and MM to 12k and finished with plastic polish. This is for my brothers birthday on the 23rd, he loves firearms and black powder shooting. :biggrin:

 

[Bree]

That's creative as hell! Great job!
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[bitshird]

Wow that's a neat pen Max.

 

[TellicoTurning]

I just saw this in their catalog tonight... I thought it would make a pretty nice pen.. and it does. My stepson is a civil war buff.. think he would like one too. I like what you did with it.. how is the kit to work with... any quirks you can pass along??

 

[Texatdurango]

I wish I hadn't read the post now! I always look at the photos first and thought... cool, someone plated some mini-balls, then I read where you bought it as a kit.

Looks really nice and the musket clip adds a flair to it.

So, are you going to cast a red/gray blank for the southern folks?

 

[maxman400]

I just saw this in their catalog tonight... I thought it would make a pretty nice pen.. and it does. My stepson is a civil war buff.. think he would like one too. I like what you did with it.. how is the kit to work with... any quirks you can pass along??

It was straight forward Super Easy If you have ever done a Polaris it is pretty much the same kit. It takes a 3/8 drill bit, but it is a long blank to drill just go slow and clear chips a lot. I drilled mine on the lathe.:biggrin::biggrin:

 

[TellicoTurning]

I wish I hadn't read the post now! I always look at the photos first and thought... cool, someone plated some mini-balls, then I read where you bought it as a kit.

Looks really nice and the musket clip adds a flair to it.

So, are you going to cast a red/gray blank for the southern folks?

I think I have a couple of red/grey blanks from Jeff in Indiana that I got in a swap... soon as it warms up (I'm a wuss about cold), have to go out to the shop and check... might have to try one of those.

 

[maxman400]

I wish I hadn't read the post now! I always look at the photos first and thought... cool, someone plated some mini-balls, then I read where you bought it as a kit.

Looks really nice and the musket clip adds a flair to it.

So, are you going to cast a red/gray blank for the southern folks?

Funny you mention that, That is what I was looking for first but did not have one only had red a green. But I have another kit for some casting.

 

[maxman400]

soon as it warms up (I'm a wuss about cold), .

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: It was 73 in my shop and outside today. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[Dalecamino]

Thumbs up to PSI AND YOU ! Great looking pen Max . I may have to jump on this wagon myself .

 

[broitblat]

Great looking pen and nice presentation.

-Barry

 

[Jgrden]

I want to try one. I got my Woodcraft Spring Sale Accouncement to day. Like you said, 20% off on 10 Pack Pen Kits, Pen Kit Accessories. Yippeeee...Going to go see the gang at 1960 and I-45.

 

[jbostian]

That is a great looking pen. I just saw that in the catalog this afternoon and was thinking about giving it a try. My dad is a big Civil War buff nx I thought he would like it as a father's day gift. The only problem is he is starting to get into turning pens and he may turn this pen before I get a chance to give it to him.

Jamie

 

[khogan16]

Great Pen, I ordered one of those the other day. I have a special piece of wood that I am going to use on mine, It has a bit of history. I'll post more about it when i'm done.

 

[workinforwood]

The pen looks great Max.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Thats hot, great job.