Custom Solid Copper & Aluminum

[yort81]

Custom Roller Ball ... 7075 Aero Space Aluminum and Tellurium Copper.... I need to concentrate on my finishing techniques... the camera picks up the minute scratches and dust specs :embarrassed:

 

[seamus7227]

Holy Smokes that is AWESOME!!!! How in the world did you get it that shiny and smooooooth??!! LOL

 

[Dalecamino]

I approve!! :biggrin:

 

[mtassie]

Very nice, looks good to me. Love the shine!!

 

[mark james]

The colors of the Aluminum and copper together are wonderful!

Beautiful!

 

[wyone]

LOVE the copper.. I am an electrician and interested in turning some copper, but so far have not wanted to pay the price for real copper rods to turn. Maybe when my skill level improves, but until then I will just observe and wish.

GREAT GREAT work

 

[duncsuss]

Beautiful work, Troy.

 

[MikeL]

Wow, that turned out very, very nice.

 

[wyone]

Are you turning these on a wood lathe.. or a metal lathe?

 

[Jim15]

That's a beauty.

 

[yort81]

Beautiful work, Troy.

Thank you Sir

 

[yort81]

Are you turning these on a wood lathe.. or a metal lathe?

Hi Mitch.....Both... I use the metal lathe for the tenons and threading.... the wood lathe for the shaping, sanding and polishing.

 

[BSea]

That is a great looking pen!

 

[wyone]

That is some quality craftsmanship for certain!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Very nice.

 

[JPMcConnel]

Very nicely done. Have you applied a finish to the metals to keep them from tarnishing?

 

[thewishman]

That is a special pen! Nicely done.

 

[danrs]

That is a sharp looking writing instrument.

 

[yort81]

Thank You All for the very kind words and encouragement

 

[ChrisN]

Nice! Any finish on that to prevent tarnishing?

 

[yort81]

Nice! Any finish on that to prevent tarnishing?

Chris... Absolutely none The 7075 Aluminum holds up very well to scratches, corrosion and tarnish... The Tellurium copper will develop a patina in a few weeks if not polished..... Personally, I prefer the patina that it develops against the shine of the aluminum... it gives it the refurbished/rustic look... however... it takes, literally, about 30 seconds with some Mother's car polish to restore the crystal sparkle of the brand new metal :biggrin:

 

[Bryguy]

Very pretty!

 

[Brooks803]

Awesome!!

 

[skiprat]

I think I'll add that colour combo to my to-do list...!!! That looks beautifully made too. Well done.. :biggrin:

 

[yort81]

I think I'll add that colour combo to my to-do list...!!! That looks beautifully made too. Well done.. :biggrin:

Steven.... Ive been a big fan of yours for the past couple of years... thank you for that compliment! You, along with a couple others here on the forum are the ones that inspired me to custom pens.

Cheers

Troy

 

[TBCbushings]

7075 machines very well... I machine a ton of it... Great job !

 

[mikespenturningz]

Beautiful combination of color.. Great pen.