Coke can Jr. Statesman

[eskimo]

This pen is a solid black acrylic, segmented at 1/2 inch intervals with pieces of a Coke can inserted between segments. Many thanks to Chris Byrnes for his inspiration on this design, which I shamelessly copied, with his permission.

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

I like that a whole lot. Nice pen!

 

[johnnycnc]

Very sharp! looks great in the photos,
your segment symmetry is appealing,and finish A-1.:biggrin:

 

[Rarest wood]

simple ideas are often the best. I love the understated design. classy!

 

[arjudy]

Very classy pen.

 

[akbar24601]

That is one Classy pen!!! Great job!

 

[CaptG]

Sweeeet pen Bob. I see more of those in your future.

 

[VisExp]

Nicely done. I like the way you spaced the aluminum. A simple but elegant design.

 

[PaulDoug]

Elegant fits that pen pretty well. Very nice.

 

[sdemars]

Very NICE ! ! !

Classy . . . .

Has anyone tried the same using pennies? Would that work? (Newbie question)

Steve

 

[Skye]

Well, pennies aren't solid copper I don't think. That and the images on it would cause the acrylic segments to not sit flush.

You can hit a local hobby store that sells RC stuff and they usually sell sheets of aluminum and brass (or is it copper?) for cheap.

 

[GouletPens]

Pennies are I think 98% zinc and 2% copper. Good luck with that. You can buy copper in thin sheets at some of the more specialty home stores if you like. They're typically used for lining flower planter boxes and outdoor sinks and whatnot. Check a landscaping place, maybe???

I like the can thing...do you have to do anything about the logo printed on the outside of the can? Or can you just glue it right up?

 

[Skye]

Well, I think light sandpaper will remove it. You'd want to rough up the surfaces anyhow.

 

[Grizz]

Question, what adhesive did you use for attaching the blank with the coke can?

 

[talbot]

Beautiful pen, and imaginative recycling.
regards,Bill

 

[leehljp]

That is a very nice pen! I like the segments!

 

[johncrane]

Excellent work Bob! you made a very classy pen,also Bob what glue did you find worked the best with coke can.

 

[eskimo]

To all,

Thanks for your comments. I used thick CA to glue the can pieces to the acrylic after sanding the can pieces for a good bond.

 

[toolcrazy]

Very beautiful and elegant pen. Nice work.

 

[kruzzer]

Real elegant pen.. the black and silver are perfect..

 

[desertyellow]

That is a classic design