Cobaltium

[DCBluesman]

Talk about enough to p*** off a preacher, this pen was it! These blanks turn like rocks but they sure make a pretty pen. After turning and polishing with Nuvite C and S, I attempted to put the components together only to find that they did not fit. I was fit to be tied for several minutes before I realized that I had used tubes for a Jr. Statesman v1. Fortunately, I still have a few of these kits.

Thanks to all who look, particularly to those who offer comments.

 

[JHFerrell]

very cool...(do I spy a little dust on the post?)

 

[igran7]

Beautiful pen Lou, luckily you kept those old version 1's around.

 

[Ligget]

That material sure makes a classy pen, well worth the hassle Lou![]

 

[desertyellow]

It was worth the trouble.
It looks great.

Tony,
Las Vegas

 

[leehljp]

It kinda reminds me of some fine lacquerware (Japanese) - that I know that you can do! GREAT looking pen!

 

[johncrane]

Great looking pen Lou! what tool worked out best on tha rock!also Lou are you still testing the Scmidt refills.

 

[mitchm]

Great looking pen Lou![8D]

 

[VisExp]

The outcome was definetly worth the effort Lou. That looks stunning!

 

[Jim15]

Another great looking pen.

 

[ed4copies]

Lou,

Although I am NOT positive, I BELIEVE the old Jr. Gent/Statesman V.1 was the same size as the Baron, which never changed. So, next time, you can turn it down a little farther on one end (the Jr. Gent slopes, the baron doesn't) and make a baron or sedona.

Not that I would make such a "miscalculation"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by ed4copies

Not that I would make such a "miscalculation"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yea, yea,

Sure, sure [:0]

 

[MHKogan]

Lou,
Try carbide tipped tools and turn at around 3200rpm. That way you can take it down slowly and the carbide tipped chisels cut the M3 easily. You also don't have to sharpen them as much.

Beautiful workmanship.

Mike

 

[Dalecamino]

Thanks Lou & Mike ! I have one blank which I have not yet even attempted turn . I'm glad now that I waited . Thanks for sharing the information ! [8D]

Originally posted by MHKogan

Lou,
Try carbide tipped tools and turn at around 3200rpm. That way you can take it down slowly and the carbide tipped chisels cut the M3 easily. You also don't have to sharpen them as much.

Beautiful workmanship.

Mike

 

[DCBluesman]

Thanks Mark, Tony, Mike, Keith, and Jim.

John â€" if you spy “a little dust†you will be glad to know that you are looking at the cleanest place in my townhouse!

Joe â€" I have 10 of everything…if I can just find it when I need it!

John â€" The easyFlow 9000’s are great, but www.perfectpenco.com has some amazing prices on good quality refills. I’m testing those as well to see if it’s worth bringing the Schmidt’s in in bulk.

Hank â€" Thanks! This goes a lot faster than urushi!

Ed â€" Yes, the Baron or Sedona would have worked, but I distinctly remember pulling the tubes out of a Jr. Statesman kit. Of course, that doesn’t explain how I turned the sucker!

Mike K â€" I will have to look in to carbide edged tools if I am going to make many of these!

Again, thank you for all of this positive feedback.

 

[Dalecamino]

Sorry Lou , I forgot to mention what a nice pen this is ! [)]

 

[DozerMite]

Very nice pen, Lou.

I thought these were more blue than that.

 

[Buzz]

Great pen Lou. A Really attractive blank.

 

[wdcav1952]

Gee Lou, why are people always picking on you about dust?!?!?

Beautiful work. I haven't tried any of this material, but your work tempts me!!

 

[DCBluesman]

Thanks, again, Dale, James, Mike and William. I am attaching revised photos. As some of you know, I am color blind, so I do not always know if my pictures represent the true color. According to a neighbor, these photos are more representative.

 

[Texatdurango]

Originally posted by DCBluesman

Thanks, again, Dale, James, Mike and William. I am attaching revised photos. As some of you know, I am color blind, so I do not always know if my pictures represent the true color. According to a neighbor, these photos are more representative.

Much better! The dust is so much easier to see now []

 

[Ozzy]

Great looking pen Lou!

 

[DCBluesman]

Thanks, George (I think) and Ozzy!