Confetti

[qquake]

This blank is called Confetti, and it is certainly the most colorful blank I've turned to date. What a fun blank! It reminded me of sprinkles on a doughnut, so I made this pen for a friend of mine whose favorite doughnuts are with sprinkles. The pen kit is a Compson in chrome.

 

[Cwalker935]

Nice pen. Did you have any issues with how the clip seats against the barrel? I turned my first Compson today and turned it between center to the dimensions shown to n the first instructions. The clip did not seat well and I needed to bevel the last 1/16" on the barrel to get it seated properly. Did you use bushings?

 

[qquake]

I've made several Compsons, and used bushings with all of them. Even though I was careful to turn the finial end to the dimension of the bushing, the clip still sits on top of all of them. You can't hardly tell, though.

 

[Cwalker935]

I've made several Compsons, and used bushings with all of them. Even though I was careful to turn the finial end to the dimension of the bushing, the clip still sits on top of all of them. You can't hardly tell, though.

Thanks

 

[Hawkdave]

G'Day Jim...Your pens look great, well done!!!

Incidentally, those blanks are called 'Candy Crush' in Australia. We have turned a couple for our Men's Shed to sell at markets.

Dave.