Harlequin diamonds

[dgscott]

The pattern on the barrel of this pen is the same as one I entered in the MBP contest. The cap is made from a polyester resin marketed as "metallic red," but is actually much closer to a bronze or a copper.

Substantial, it is definitely for those who prefer a heavy pen.

Thanks for looking.
Doug

 

[BradG]

Very nice Doug

Care to share how you made the diamond pattern?

 

[dgscott]

Very nice Doug

Care to share how you made the diamond pattern?

Thank you! The engraving is done on a CNC mill. The engraving piece is easy -- chuck it up, zero the bit, and flip a switch. It's writing the G code that's a pain!

Doug

 

[bluwolf]

I had wondered who made the other pen in the contest. Very nicely done.

Mike

 

[mikespenturningz]

Looks really good.

 

[Brooks803]

Beautiful Doug! Is this plated like your contest entry also?

 

[dgscott]

Beautiful Doug! Is this plated like your contest entry also?

No, it isn't plated -- it's nickel silver. Very hard, it needs slow working but I really like the way it finishes and feels in the hand.

Thanks for the kind words.
Doug

 

[BradG]

Very nice Doug

Care to share how you made the diamond pattern?

Thank you! The engraving is done on a CNC mill. The engraving piece is easy -- chuck it up, zero the bit, and flip a switch. It's writing the G code that's a pain!

Doug

Yes.... ive watched others punch code into bridgeports before now but not had a go myself as yet. Will no doubt one day convert my little sieg mill into CNC and have a play with it then, though for now il stick to C++ code :biggrin: