first closed end cigar

[JHFerrell]

Mornin... made this one yesterday. Its a closed end cigar pen made with Mesquite with a simple friction polish. Haven't really seen many of these posted, so thought I would post it. Let me know what you think.

John

 

[jkoehler]

i think that it looks great.
what did you use to turn the closed end?
did you make your own?

 

[Jerryconn]

Very nice, Is it a rollerball?

 

[Skye]

Make your own pin chuck?

Yeah, it would be a rollerball. Not much choice about that.

 

[Penmonkey]

Looks like a cigar to me. I'd like to know how you did it.

 

[mrcook4570]

I like the looks, but am not fond of that kit. Of the ones I have made, the threads have been terrible. It uses 10mm drill, so should be able to use pin chuck for the baron.

 

[JHFerrell]

evenin all... its really not all that difficult to do. I started with PSI's Big Ben Rollerball kit. The cap portion is turned as per the instructions..no real changes there. The lower barrell is turned using some spacers and the bushing for that end of the blank. The tail stock is used for support. After turning just about to the bushin, I switched over to the pin chuck for the Baron kit. 10 mm is a little bit larger than the Baron's 25/64 tube but the chuck held it securely enough. Really about the only thing I did on the pin chuck was the final shaping, sanding and finishing. i don't care for the threads on this kit so wanted a way to get around having to use them. Glad you guys like it....you should try it. Almost as much fun as a baron!