A couple double closed end pens
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DLGunn
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Very well done. I love the copper flake one.
johns486
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personally I like the first one nice job on both though.
plantman
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Very well done Dan !!!! Copper realy stands out !! Jim S
BayouPenturner
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Well done Dan, you are becoming one of the special pen makers.
Mintman
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They both look great!
Dan Masshardt
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OZturner
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Great Pens Dan.
I love the Closed ends, and Hidden Clip attachment.
Of the two, the Shape of the Copper Flake Pen is more appealing to me, the base on the Cocobolo, looks a little too thick. Or is it just the angle of the Photograph, putting the Base more to the foreground?
Excellent Fit and Finish,
Well done.
Brian.
I love the Closed ends, and Hidden Clip attachment.
Of the two, the Shape of the Copper Flake Pen is more appealing to me, the base on the Cocobolo, looks a little too thick. Or is it just the angle of the Photograph, putting the Base more to the foreground?
Excellent Fit and Finish,
Well done.
Brian.
Dan Masshardt
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The shape could probably use done fine tuning.
That one pic might make it look a little worse than it is.
Here's a couple more.
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lyonsacc
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Dan - those are both really nice.
I hope to do something like that one of these days.
Dave
I hope to do something like that one of these days.
Dave
IowaTurner
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Very nice looking. I like the closed ends, features the wood in a nice look. I don't recognize the pen style, can you share the model name?
BSea
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I think both of those are excellent. Especially the hidden clips. About the only thing I'd suggest is to make the barrels a bit longer, and maybe a bit more tapered. (ok, that was 2 things
) But both of those items are matters of opinion, and not anything wrong as far as your work.
If looks can be deceiving, then I'm deceived because those hidden clips are some of the best I've seen. Great job! :good:
) But both of those items are matters of opinion, and not anything wrong as far as your work. If looks can be deceiving, then I'm deceived because those hidden clips are some of the best I've seen. Great job! :good:
Dan Masshardt
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It's the atrax kit in gun metal. The wood pen has a churchill clip.
Dan Masshardt
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I think both of those are excellent. Especially the hidden clips. About the only thing I'd suggest is to make the barrels a bit longer, and maybe a bit more tapered. (ok, that was 2 things
Thanks. I do what to taper them more. For some reason they look really tapered on the closed end mandrel but not as much when you put them together.
I've gotten so used to turning between two bushings. :-/
BSea
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I think the lack of taper is a common problem when you start doing these pens. I know mine were that way at 1st too. I finally started using my calipers to verify the taper was what I wanted.I think both of those are excellent. Especially the hidden clips. About the only thing I'd suggest is to make the barrels a bit longer, and maybe a bit more tapered. (ok, that was 2 things
Thanks. I do what to taper them more. For some reason they look really tapered on the closed end mandrel but not as much when you put them together.
I've gotten so used to turning between two bushings. :-/
plano_harry
Member
The cocobolo is really nice, but I like the copper best. Great work Dan!
southernclay
Member
I like them both but the cocobolo is especially nice. I like that you are trying different clips, I've seen you do that a few times and its a nice touch. The grain alignment on the cocobolo really sets it off and the curve of the Churchill clip matches the curve of the body on the second set of pics you posted.
I agree with Bob that a little more length may help but seriously cool pens as they are. Good work!
I agree with Bob that a little more length may help but seriously cool pens as they are. Good work!
mikespenturningz
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Really nice job on both of these pens Dan. Love the fact that you put the clip on them. I like the shape of both of them.
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mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Both are beautiful Dan! The clips are great and I don't find the tapers in any respect needing a tweak. But, we all see our own work and have thoughts for improvements.
GREAT JOB!
GREAT JOB!
Tom D
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really nice looking pens Dan.
nanosec12
Member
As always Dan, you do some great work. Very nice set of pens, even without the extra complication of a double closed end....
jsolie
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Excellent job on both pens. I'm still puzzling out those clips...
CrimsonKeel
Member
same here.
Really nice pens some day i want to venture into the closed end realm but right now im trying other stuff.
preacherman
Member
Don't know how I missed these. Both are very impressive but my favorite is the cocobolo. It is just awesome.
Both look great Dan.
I kind of like the Cocobolo best but I would have to hold it in my hand to be sure.
I'm not sure about the larger diameter end but it might be kind of cool if the pen would stand on the end, like a desk pen.
Great job!
I kind of like the Cocobolo best but I would have to hold it in my hand to be sure.
I'm not sure about the larger diameter end but it might be kind of cool if the pen would stand on the end, like a desk pen.
Great job!