Hail to the Chief
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JJturns
Member
That is FANTASTIC! I would love to know some of the details of how you did it and what you used? I would also like to know if you would consider doing this type of work for a fee? Very impressive!
Jim
Jim
edicehouse
Member
Jim, I am sure if the boss see's he will. 
edicehouse
Member
Fred, as always awesome job.
Russknan
Member
Damn! That's nice! Russ
Brooks803
Member
That's cool!
fastgast
Member
Outstanding, I'm sure you could sell a bunch of different rating Great job......
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Too cool Fred. Glad to see this develop. Nice new hobby to have in retirement:biggrin: The pen looks great.
reiddog1
Member
Very sweet!!!! All you need is a star at the top of the anchor and my address. Enjoy your retirement shipmate!!
-Dave
-Dave
Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
Looks great. Was it laser engraved and powder coated?
You're getting pretty good at this stuff Fred. Nice layout and execution.
PTownSubbie
Member
It was actually not laser engraved. It was engraved with a tool in my CNC. Haven't powder coated it either. I am a believer that the copper should be allowed to patina if that is what the recipient wants. They can clean it or let it turn colors....
Thanks Bruce! That means a lot coming from you.... After all, you are to blame!!! :biggrin:
That can be arranged Dave. I plan to make many different styles of these. I have a process down now to convert graphics and such so different designs should be possible. The hardest part was getting the alignment correctly! Did you know the cartridges are not a constant diameter?!
I am definitely having fun Chuck! I don't know how long I can last with doing this full time but we are surely trying!!
The cartridge is a Winchester 308 that was placed in my 4th axis of my CNC and the design was cut into the cartridge with my engraving tool. Multiple designs are possible. After it comes out of my CNC I buff it to remove any remaining brass particles.
The bullet is a real 30 caliber slug. It is drilled out to fit the Cross ballpoint refill and lead melted from the slug. It is then assembled.
Is that what you were looking for?
jasontg99
Member
Why am I the LAST ONE to find out about this???
walshjp17
Member
Presenting one of these to a newly minted CPO would help ease the memory of all the things that happen at the Chief's initiation rite:biggrin::wink::biggrin:
PTownSubbie
Member
Why am I the LAST ONE to find out about this???
Maybe because you are so busy you never make it to my shop anymore?
:biggrin:
jasontg99
Member
Why am I the LAST ONE to find out about this???
Maybe because you are so busy you never make it to my shop anymore?
Ahhh, man! Busted!!!
jasontg99
Member
OZturner
Member
Terrific work.
Congratulations,
Brian.
Congratulations,
Brian.
BradG
Member
Great resolution of detail, looks fantastic :wink:
MIKL
Member
that is amazing
does the engraving take long??
what sort of CNC machine do you have???
i would love to get one, there are a number of things on this list though
MIK
does the engraving take long??
what sort of CNC machine do you have???
i would love to get one, there are a number of things on this list though
MIK
kruzzer
Member
Wow!
hard hat
Member
very nice! have you considered powder coating before engraving? I know you don't like to so that the customer can allow the patina, but a blue coat could allow the blue and gold thing to show. I don't know how the small pieces of coating would hold up in the middle though. maybe some black paint into the engraved areas could work too.
either way, very nice and this is going to be a great success for you
either way, very nice and this is going to be a great success for you
Indiana_Parrothead
Member
Very cool Fred, nice work. how long does you program take to run on the casing? That detailed I imagine that you are using a pretty small tool so you run time has to be pretty long.
Mike
Mike
PTownSubbie
Member
The engraving takes about 30 minutes to complete. Can't go too fast as you will break your tools. DAMHIKT! They are not cheap when you break tools either.....
I have a Taig with a 4th axis so I can do rotary work. Possibilities are endless!!
Nice! I didn't know CNC can do such a small job.
You would be surprised how small you can get some of the bits. They have some bits that have a point of 0.003"
! The hardest part is you can't cut deep or fast. That is not a problem with this project though.Thanks for the idea! I may have to give some of these a try.....
For this type of project it is mostly software driven. When you start working rotary, the process gets much more complex.....
Then you get into graphic conversions and vectorizing graphics....need to be a graphic designer along with a machinist all in one! Good thing my wife, Tina, does graphic design work!!
johncrane
Member
Looks great Fred!the colored ply also works well with the case,hats off to you on great idea.
PWL
Member
Fred
I'm with Dave. A star at the top would make a great keeper for me. If you are considering selling them,let me know. Hope you are enjoying your retirement.
Paul
CMCS P.W.Lint USN/RET
I'm with Dave. A star at the top would make a great keeper for me. If you are considering selling them,let me know. Hope you are enjoying your retirement.
Paul
CMCS P.W.Lint USN/RET
brownsfn2
Member
That is amazing. Really nice work. I would love to see a video of this cutting. I can't imagine how this is done on a CNC. Really nice work though!!
BW Design Works
Member
Wow The detail on the engraving is awesome! Great job on the entire process.
The detail on the engraving is awesome! Great job on the entire process.
PTownSubbie
Member
Well Paul and Dave, does this work for you? LOL!!
Been busy today with more designs but they are not pens so I won't post them here other than these couple as a tease.....
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brownsfn2
Member
omg. Those are even cooler. The photos make them look really good. Very nicely done. I will need to add cnc to my list after laser.
BayouPenturner
Member
great job
thewishman
Member
WOW!! That just opened a a whole new world!
AKBeaver
Member
There is something missing from the Anchor. Oh yeah, a star and a shield instead of letters.
Very nice work Fred. What format are the graphics files? I may have to drop of some clip art for your collection.
Very nice work Fred. What format are the graphics files? I may have to drop of some clip art for your collection.
MrsPTownSubbie
Member
I can work with anything pretty much Dave, it would be much appreciated!
USNGSCS
Member
As a Navy Senior Chief I can say that any Navy Chief would be proud to own such a beautiful pen! Well done!
jppensplus
Member
Great job, Fred!
artme
Member
Now that is a pen worth owning!! great work!!!