Kitless #3 - Cigar with Clip

[Robert111]

This is my favorite resin, although I'm not sure what it is. It was sold by PSI some years ago and I got a few rods in several colors. It was the first resin I ever turned. Haven't used the stuff in a couple years.

The challenge with this pen was getting the surfaces of the two halves flush so that the joint is as inconspicuous as possible. Also, the diameter of the ring on the clip was a little larger than I would have liked because the taper gets the cap diameter down very close to the ring's diameter.

Still working with #5 Schmidt feed and sizing the section for 9 X .75 threading into the barrel. Then the barrel threads into the cap with 12 x 1.5 threads (not triple start--wanted to get the joint flush, which might not happen on all three starting points).

Anyway, thanks for looking and reading. Comments, questions, and suggestions always welcome and appreciated.

 

[D.Oliver]

That looks like it has some amazing depth, especially the blue.

 

[Linarestribe]

Wow. That stuff shines up really nice. Might be one of the best finishes I've seen on a kitless.

 

[Twissy]

Really nice work, and a really good job on the cap/barrel join. Fantastic blank and superb finish on it.

 

[Robert111]

That looks like it has some amazing depth, especially the blue.

Yes, the blue is very striking. Looks a little like a cebloplast, but I think it's acrylic. Doesn't smell like ceblo.

Wow. That stuff shines up really nice. Might be one of the best finishes I've seen on a kitless.

Thanks, Jorge.

Really nice work, and a really good job on the cap/barrel join. Fantastic blank and superb finish on it.

John, thank you. That's much appreciated.

 

[SDB777]

Where is the big thumbs up smilie guy?




I can see myself from here in the finish!




Scott

 

[chriselle]

I like it. Very nice looking material and great lines. Not sure about the courser threads though for me but they look good here.

 

[boxerman]

Very shinny pen.

 

[thewishman]

I like the place where the cap and body meet. The shape of the section looks good, too. A right winnin' pen.

 

[mrburls]

Very nice looking pen design Robert. I like the shape and material you used. You got a nice finish also.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[johncrane]

1st Class kitless Robert! i hate that word kitless just my view,never mind, the pen has great lines, the cap and body join beautiful, the blank was a great choice well done.:biggrin:

 

[Dustygoose]

I really like this Pen!!!

 

[BSea]

That's one of my favorites. Excellent job!

 

[ghostrider]

That pen is gorgeous!

I like the colors a lot, and the transition is so smooth.

Thanks for the pics.

 

[76winger]

Very handsome pen. Great work!

 

[hkstrongside]

Very nice, I like it. Will go on my "Must be this good" list!