First Atlas

[driften]

Here is my first Atlas. Black Chrome with Blue Box Elder Burl from BB.
I really love the black fittings with this blank. Its nicer in person. I am still trying to improve my photo setup.

 

[JimGo]

Wow, that looks COOL! Nice job! You're really tempting me to try that kit; what did you think of it?

 

[badwin]

Nice pen Jeff. I like the black chrome.
Brian

 

[driften]

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Wow, that looks COOL! Nice job! You're really tempting me to try that kit; what did you think of it?

The kit is easy to make and comes out nice. It really shows off the wood since its about 3" of wood. I bought two black chrome kits to try out. I need to take photos of the other one still. But it works nice. I have also done four of the CSUSA Americana Classic that is really the same idea but with more of a retro style. I think the Atlas is a little more of a mans pen.

 

[WoodChucker]

Nice looking pen! I put off trying the Atlas pen for a long time because I wasn't sure I'd like it, but once you hold it in your hand you appreciate this pen. It has a nice feel and looks much better then the pics.

 

[pastorbill1952]

Great looking pen. Even the color that comes up on my screen looks good w/ the kit.

 

[jvsank]

Jeff nice pen

 

[wicook]

Very nice choice of kit for the blank. That's a nice pen!

 

[swm6500]

Very nice pen Jeff. Photo is not too bad either.

 

[rtjw]

good picture

 

[PenWorks]

Very nice Jeff.

 

[Fleabit]

You did a great job on the matching of kit and wood! That is one beautiful set up.

 

[Gregory Huey]

I have been putting off turning the atlas but after seeing pics of it looks like I will be ordering some. Nice job.

 

[Old Griz]

Very nicely done.... now you have to do another one just like it and use the pencil mechanism directions so you has a pen/pencil set...

 

[Tom McMillan]

Real nice looking pen Jeff!!!

 

[driften]

Originally posted by Old Griz
<br />Very nicely done.... now you have to do another one just like it and use the pencil mechanism directions so you has a pen/pencil set...

Well I will have to do more of them in any case! I could follow your directions to fit the pencil refil to the two I have already made and be able to switch them out as needed []

 

[Old Griz]

Jeff, I am glad it is working for you... did you have any problems with the directions or the mechanisms as written...

 

[MDWine]

Nice... really nice color combination!

 

[dougle40]

Very nice Jeff .

 

[TheHoneymooners]

Fantastic pen!!!.....I love the Atlas shows so much wood!

 

[driften]

Originally posted by TheHoneymooners
<br />Fantastic pen!!!.....I love the Atlas shows so much wood!

Another good one is the American Classis from CSUSA. Here is one in BOW I did. Not the best picture but it shows the pen.

 

[driften]

Hey I bet Tom's pencil idea would work with that pen also. I should give it a try!

 

[driften]

Originally posted by Old Griz
<br />Jeff, I am glad it is working for you... did you have any problems with the directions or the mechanisms as written...

You misunderstood me Tom. I did not try it yet but will! The directions are simple enough and it should not be any big deal. I just have not made it to the store yet for the part yet.

 

[rtgleck]

Jeff those are some great looking pens. I really liked the first one with the black platting. Great looking combination of pen and wood.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Nice looking pen,Bill's got good stuff, eh? I wish they sold better for me as I enjoy making them and They turn out great. They get a lot of looks and positive comments. I just don't know why they're not requested more.
Glenn

 

[jdavis]

Super nice pen.