First Aluminum Pen

[hewunch]

So, I have had some 5150 Aluminum around the shop for several years. Never had the never to turn it. Last night, I did. I am pleased with the results. But a metal lathe is in my future I believe, and that will be better ... I think. Comments welcome. I will do a grip/nib for this pen some day, but I had one I bought from Elliot Landes and it worked so, I figured the nib can wait for another day.

 

[Curly]

Your pen looks good!

A metal lathe does may things well but making freeform curves isn't one of them. So while you would get lots out of a metal lathe, you'll be going back to your wood lathe for shaping those curves.

 

[wiset1]

Now that is SLICK! I love the idea of these pens and how they turn out. Awesome!

 

[hewunch]

Thanks Pete and Tim. Tim you need to give one a try.

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nicely done Hans. I like the profile. Now that the first one is on the table, I'm anxious to see the second one.

 

[workinforwood]

Looks pretty good Hans. Hit it with some aluminum polish and it will shine like a mirror and help stall any oxidation.

 

[bluwolf]

Another one succumbs to the dark side:biggrin: Very nice job. It looks great.

 

[RichF]

Very nice. I like that a lot.

 

[RHossack]

Nice Hans ... I have some 6061 and 7075 laying about hmmmm.

 

[wizard]

Hans, That is a beautiful pen!! I like the way you shaped this pen. Can you could do a taper on a metal lathe? Makes me want to go buy a piece of aluminum! Regards, Doc

 

[hewunch]

Looks pretty good Hans. Hit it with some aluminum polish and it will shine like a mirror and help stall any oxidation.

Good word, I will look for that.

 

[fiferb]

This pen is a fantastic piece of work. I was fortunate to see it in person yesterday, the workmanship is superb and the pen is as light as a feather.

 

[hewunch]

Aw Bruce, you know how to give a guy a big head... When he is showing off :biggrin:

 

[hewunch]

Thanks to the kind words from the rest of you. Doc, not sure about the metal lathe. When I get one, and figure it out, I will let you know.

 

[joeatact]

Real good job. I like it.

 

[Brooks803]

Geez Hans...been busy? :tongue: Looks like I'm gonna need to get in the shop later day if I'm gonna keep up with you! Looks great btw! I've got sevearl aluminum rods of 6061 I can bring to the next meeting if ya want:wink:

 

[drgoretex]

You did this on a wood lathe?? I am very impressed indeed. And, inspired...


Ken