Closed ended and postable

[skiprat]

Had some time to play around today so made this closed ended postable pen using parts from my kit bits bin. I did get a little chipping on the threads though. I think the material is alternate horn and it was pretty brittle. I think it needs some gold trim between the body and the threads, but then it didn't need to be closed ended. This is about the same size as a Jr but a bit fatter. :biggrin:
Comments or critiques welcomed

 

[bitshird]

Mr Rat. You certainly are a crafty little fellow, that's pretty cool.

 

[jbostian]

Another great pen.

Jamie

 

[bradh]

Very nice work, the closed end thing makes it unique!
Is that a Regency centre-band on there?

 

[cnirenberg]

Steve,
Very cool. I like your threads on the postable end and nib section-nice and clean.

 

[skiprat]

Is that a Regency centre-band on there?

Well spotted!!! I didn't think anybody knew of those kits anymore.:biggrin:

 

[dustmaker]

Skippy does it again! That is some nice work. I dunno if this has been done before, but it is the first that I have seen it. Nice going.

 

[Billman]

That is so sweet.

 

[Phunky_2003]

Wow!!
Thats awesome.

James

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Nice!

Robin

 

[Dalecamino]

Beautiful work Steven ! I agree , it would be nice to have some gold between the threads and the body , but very nice as is .

 

[workinforwood]

That's a real beauty Steve!

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Steven, once more you've one up-ed everyone.

 

[BRobbins629]

Nice threads - and I don't mean your clothes.

 

[ed4copies]

Well Steven,

I learned a couple of things from this pen.

First, you confirmed my belief that you are a master at engineering "pen solutions". The alternative briar looks very good and probably is durable. The threads look great and should last.

Now, what I learned. They make the back end of the pen from a contrasting material, cause it looks unbalanced when it is uniform. Your pen looks GREAT when open, but it looks out of proportion when closed. Too much briar in the pen body, not enough length in the cap.

And, the transitions LOOK uncomfortable. The cap fits beautifully and needs the square shoulder to mate with the centerband--great engineering.

So, congratulations on achieving your goal!!!
Next one, think about laminating black cast acrylic on the back end and making the cap a little longer, above the centerband.

ALLLLLL of this is opinion and can be ignored at will!!!!

 

[rjwolfe3]

Spectacular!

 

[ldb2000]

I'm gonna buck the trend and say , "It don't do anything for me" . The transitions are too big between the threads and the body of the pen and the postable end is very awkward looking . You did a great job of the overall turning and that blank looks great .
I have yet to find a good way to make a postable closed end pen and have only done one postable kitless pen that I liked .
Sorry Skippy , but your still my Hero :biggrin:

 

[toolcrazy]

Ok, fine, I give up. I need to learn to use my metal lathe or buy some threading tools.

Beautiful pen, nice work.

 

[CSue]

I don't know why, but I think your right about needing a bit of gold between the body and the threads. It seems like it would appear more "balanced."

It does, though, look quite remarkable! I really like the design and colors.

 

[skiprat]

LOL, thanks for all the honest opinions:biggrin: This really was just to see if I could do it and although it worked 'technically', it did turn out butt ugly.
No metal lathe needed here though. I used a hand tap and die for the threads.
Cheers

 

[altaciii]

Steven, you simply amaze. Where do you find the time?

 

[Rum Pig]

WOW I have not seen that before

Nice looking pen