Gear Shift Pen dressed in Black Ash Burl

[Band Saw Box]

I wanted to give the PSI Gear Shift a try. I ordered the kit and bushings on Thursday morning while I was at work and it arrived on Saturday. I paired it with a piece if Black Ash Burl. I sanded the blank to 12000 mm and finished with WTF. I took it to work to show it off...the first person I showed it to wanted it so I sold it. I wanted to get some other pictures but I cant now. All C & C are welcome.

 

[magpens]

That's a nice looking pen, Dan. Did Evelyn pick out the blank ???? :biggrin:

I hope the buyer gives you feedback on how the clip holds up. I like the concept of the pen kit but am a bit wary of the clip, being held on by screws that could loosen with constant use.

Since you have the experience now of assembling ....
Do you think it would be practical to put a tiny drop of CA under the clip between the two screws ? ... or perhaps put CA in the threaded screw holes ?

 

[ironman123]

Nice workmanship on that pen Dan.

 

[oneleggimp]

Turned out beautifully. Great blank. I agree with magpens: the clip held on with screws seems like it would be a "Weak point". I'll be anxious to hear your feedback from your co-worker. I like the look of the hardware and have been contemplating making one in chrome finish on a walnut blank for a mechanic friend who has done a number of favours for me with respect to my wheelchair equipped van.

 

[mecompco]

I think that is a darned nice looking pen! As to the screws in the clip, IDK why they won't hold just fine--clips on pocket knives use three screws and I wager there is more stress on those and they hold fine. I would love to try one of these kits myself.

Regards,
Michael

 

[RODNEYBREAN]

Great looking pen. I have one I've been waiting to try. Hope it comes out as nice as yours.

Rodney