Etched and chrome plated kitless

[BradG]

Hey guys.

Not posted one in a while as ive been working on one pen in particular and thought id take a break from it to make this one


Turned from brass, etched, The backround i airbrushed in acrylic enamel, and then finally chrome plated it.

Double closed end kitless.

Still getting to grips with my new camera so apologies if the pics are not up to scratch i know they are a touch blurry, just need to sort my tripod out to eradicate that.

Anyways, thanks for looking!

 

[Waluy]

All I can say is WOW! That looks amazing.

 

[plantman]

Fantastic Brad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jim S

 

[seamus7227]

if i could ever make something as cool as that, i would ask to do a pen trade!

 

[D.Oliver]

I'm afaid that because of my extreme envy of you, we can't be freinds.:tongue:

 

[D.Oliver]

if i could ever make something, i would ask to do a pen trade!

Seamus, you had a few extra words in your original but I fixed it for you.:biggrin:

 

[seamus7227]

probably true Derek!

 

[Sataro]

Fantastic looking pen!!! Simply amazing, cannot even been to comprehend what went into making that pen.

 

[BradG]

if i could ever make something as cool as that, i would ask to do a pen trade!

Don't be humble Seamus your pens are fantastic :wink: Would gladly do a swap with you but lets hang fire until i have my own vinyl plotter and it will make a little bit of personalisation a touch easier.

I'm afaid that because of my extreme envy of you, we can't be freinds.:tongue:

well i guess you wont want your xmas present then. haaa

Fantastic Brad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jim S

Thanks Jim

Fantastic looking pen!!! Simply amazing, cannot even been to comprehend what went into making that pen.

That would be about 9 hours, and a few mini tantrums .... one of which included shaking of both fists at the lathe shouting obscenities. Managed to save it though with a bit of creative thinking. If it had gone smoothly it owuld have been only 4 or 5 hours

 

[greggas]

Now that is a nice pen !

 

[pensbydesign]

nice job like the effect

 

[Dalecamino]

Awesome pen Brad. I love this stuff. I need to do more etching, when I get caught up. Thanks for sharing.

 

[peterborough66]

Beautiful Pen Brad, absolutely amazing

 

[Jim15]

That's a great pen.

 

[thewishman]

You can have a great plan or a great pen. If you have both, we would suspect you of having super powers, like XXX and XXX.


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Great pen, Brad!

 

[Jjartwood]

As always Brad,out of the park!!!!

 

[BRobbins629]

Sweet stuff Brad.

 

[BradG]

Thanks all

 

[keithbyrd]

Super pen - I really like this!

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow Brad that is really beautiful.

 

[BradG]

Thanks Keith, Mike

 

[Ligget]

OMG, awesome! :worship:

 

[eranox]

That is a STUNNING pen. I'd love to be able to make something like that.

 

[BradG]

Awesome pen Brad. I love this stuff. I need to do more etching, when I get caught up. Thanks for sharing.

That is a STUNNING pen. I'd love to be able to make something like that.

Well you are on a pen turners forum so I guess you came to the right place Check out the library, lots of articles and how to's in there

 

[skiprat]

Looking good there Prof !!:biggrin: I like the shape of the nib too. Well done.
Seems to have been a little quiet from you recently.. You been on another of your Mad Max hols again?

 

[PenMan1]

Nicely done, as always, Brad. Great work!!!!

 

[dgscott]

Astonishing. What an extraordinary piece of work!

Talk about humbling.....

Doug

 

[BradG]

Thanks for the kind words Andy & Doug

Looking good there Prof !!:biggrin: I like the shape of the nib too. Well done.
Seems to have been a little quiet from you recently.. You been on another of your Mad Max hols again?

Hi mate, I've been writing software for a little while, and working on one pen in particular... its challenging to say the least and very different. Im pretty sure it hasn't been done before and should spark alot of people wanting to give it a try as you dont need a metal lathe or chemicals, if one of the components are made and are available which i might consider doing. may have another crack at it this weekend.

no more hols until october now

Edit: the nib is off a gent pen kit. had one laying around and cheated :biggrin:

 

[bluwolf]

Brad, that is slick! The etching looks terrific. I like the treatment around the center band.

Mike

 

[Robert111]

Very creative. Impressive!

 

[jttheclockman]

Now this is what I like to hear. Something us mere mortals can give a try at. Your work is extremely well received and is a level above most of us here. Gearing up for work such as you do is not always possible. But if you now incorporate some of your techniques into something we all who have basic wood tools can try that would be great. Look forward to seing what challenges you present us with.

Thanks for the kind words Andy & Doug

Looking good there Prof !!:biggrin: I like the shape of the nib too. Well done.
Seems to have been a little quiet from you recently.. You been on another of your Mad Max hols again?

Hi mate, I've been writing software for a little while, and working on one pen in particular... its challenging to say the least and very different. Im pretty sure it hasn't been done before and should spark alot of people wanting to give it a try as you dont need a metal lathe or chemicals, if one of the components are made and are available which i might consider doing. may have another crack at it this weekend.

no more hols until october now

Edit: the nib is off a gent pen kit. had one laying around and cheated :biggrin: