Jr. Statesman Stars & Stripes

[Stevej72]

I finally finished the second stripes barrel for my pen tonight. Jr Statesman with treaded endcap in Rodium/Black Titanium. I used spray Deft for the finish. It doesn't have as high a gloss as I would have liked. My photography still needs work. Any comments appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I'll just admire those S&S pens from the pictures. I'm not going to pay the price for the blank kits.

 

[Rifleman1776]

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[byounghusband]

Steve,
Nice work. Isn't that striped barrel a challange??[] I messed two stripes upon the one I did a while back and haven't done another since. [B)]
Your pics are really coming along well. Just remember to wipe fingerprints off of the metal before you snap the pic....[]

 

[Texatdurango]

Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />I'll just admire those S&S pens from the pictures. I'm not going to pay the price for the blank kits.

The price does seem high but all things considered, they are going onto kits costing between $15 and $50. The last time I poured the parts out of a kit bag that cost $20, I asked myself... "Am I nuts or what?" []

What is keeping me away from the stars and stripes kit so far is that it SEEMS as if every other post about the kits relates some sort of a horror story about how they got messed up... by experienced, seasoned turners! I'd sure hate to spend hours and hours gluing the little stars into the blank, several more hours on the stripes only to have the last stripe not fit right and have to trash the whole mess.

My hat's off to those who are having success, the pens do look nice!

 

[Tanner]

Very nice job Steve!! Your photo looks awesome too. Is that black base the one that comes with photo tent? That reflection looks nice.

 

[ahoiberg]

nice work, it looks good. what are you using as a black, reflective background for your photos?

 

[mick]

Originally posted by Texatdurango
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Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />I'll just admire those S&S pens from the pictures. I'm not going to pay the price for the blank kits.

The price does seem high but all things considered, they are going onto kits costing between $15 and $50. The last time I poured the parts out of a kit bag that cost $20, I asked myself... "Am I nuts or what?" []

What is keeping me away from the stars and stripes kit so far is that it SEEMS as if every other post about the kits relates some sort of a horror story about how they got messed up... by experienced, seasoned turners! I'd sure hate to spend hours and hours gluing the little stars into the blank, several more hours on the stripes only to have the last stripe not fit right and have to trash the whole mess.

My hat's off to those who are having success, the pens do look nice!

If you follow Ken's instructions..to the letter you'll have no problem with the Stars n Stripes kits.

 

[ed4copies]

Ditto what Mike says.

I'm a guy, I NEVER read instructions.

In this case,

<center>MAKE AN EXCEPTION!!!!</center>

 

[bob393]

Real nice work!

 

[papaturner]

Love those stars and stripes........Perry

 

[rhahnfl]

That is one good looking pen. You should be proud of that job. []

 

[Stevej72]

Hey, thanks to all for your commments.

I've wanted one ever since I first started turning and have been saving for it, else my wife never would have let me order it.

I messed up 2 stripes on the first stripe barrel, too. I did read and follow the instructions, (which is odd for me) but didn't get a couple stripes seated all the way. The second stripe barrel went great. The star barrel went together nicely.

The background is a black glass from the front of an oven door that a friend of mine had kept for photographic purposes.

 

[GBusardo]

Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />I'll just admire those S&S pens from the pictures. I'm not going to pay the price for the blank kits.

Ditto. I would be very upset if I blew one of those blanks up. I love the Cross pens too, but feel the same way. BTW Great Job []