First Pens!

[Flyingwatchmaker]

Well pen and stylus..

These will possibly be the only kits that I work on, the next pen I finish should be a kitless fountain pen using a Bock feed/nib...

These were also my first Alumilite casts, with the block I made for the stylus 70% clear to be able to see the ink on the fountain pens..

 

[tomtedesco]

both nice but I really like the blue and gold swirl block.

 

[magpens]

Nice colours in those castings, Tom !!!!!

 

[Flyingwatchmaker]

Thanks, these will be the next ones... I got a little rushed doing the resin and didn't stir as much as I thought I had, but should work well for fountain pens...

Just need to finish drawing up all the bits I need to turn!

T

 

[Jgrden]

Great looking blanks. Now get rid of the wasp waist on the design. Stylus is prefect for someone to hold. Great thinking.

 

[Flyingwatchmaker]

Great looking blanks. Now get rid of the wasp waist on the design. Stylus is prefect for someone to hold. Great thinking.

Thanks, it was my first time turning alumilite, and more wanted to see how transparent it got (or didn't) depending on the thickness, definitely not a design I'd repeat ;-)

I used the stylus as a prototype for the section/grip of the fountain pens I'll be making, and was a bit more comfortable turning the shapes into it. In reality it's quite short, and would be usable if it was twice the length.. things you realise in hindsight

Tom

 

[Jgrden]

Great looking blanks. Now get rid of the wasp waist on the design. Stylus is prefect for someone to hold. Great thinking.

Thanks, it was my first time turning alumilite, and more wanted to see how transparent it got (or didn't) depending on the thickness, definitely not a design I'd repeat ;-)

I used the stylus as a prototype for the section/grip of the fountain pens I'll be making, and was a bit more comfortable turning the shapes into it. In reality it's quite short, and would be usable if it was twice the length.. things you realise in hindsight

Tom

You're a good man Flyingwatchmaker. Say are you the one who started the phrase :time flies"?:laugh:

 

[OZturner]

Interesting Castings and Pens, Tom
Nice Fit and Finish.
I Applaud your decision to Eliminate the "Wasp Waist" for future Pens.

Your Next Batch of Blanks looks Excellent,
You mentioned that you may replicate the Shape of the Stylus, for the Grip of your Fountain Pens.
Could I suggest that you turn a Piece of wood to the size and Shape of the Pen you intend to make, and have a close review, examination and consideration of it prior to using your Cast Blank, and the Pen Components.
Just in case it is not what you really want.
That way it will have only cost you a piece of wood, and a small amount of Turning time.

Congratulations,
Brian.