Left Over Gears

[maxman400]

I had the left over Gears from Constants Laser line Gear Kit, so I wrapped a tube with Chrome foil Tape, Glued on the gears using the same lay out that was in the instructions for the kit. Then cast it in translucent blue Alumilite with pearl powder. It has a CA finish that was wet sanded to 4K and Plastix polished, it is on a Black Ti Sierra.
Any Comments Welcome, And Thanks for Looking. :biggrin:

 

[witz1976]

pretty darn cool. Great way to recycle those spare parts!

 

[bobjackson]

Great job. Very clever.

 

[Craftdiggity]

Nicely done. You say you wrapped the tube in chrome foil? How does that work? I don't see chrome in there.

 

[boxxmaker]

Very nice,awesome work

 

[johncrane]

Cool looking pen Max! great use of spare parts and a nice foil job too.:biggrin:

 

[G1Pens]

Great idea and looks fantastic.

 

[Fibonacci]

That is sweet. I like that much better than the original.

I wish that kit didn't have purple gears.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Jesus H. Zombies that's just awesome.

 

[maxman400]

Nicely done. You say you wrapped the tube in chrome foil? How does that work? I don't see chrome in there.

If You Look Close you can see a pattern that looks like carbon fiber, That is an Automotive trim tape called "chrome carbon fiber" it is used in cars for accent details. Since it has a sticky backing I just cut it to size and wrap it around the tube and trim off the ends. I picked it up at Auto-Zone.

 

[Rangertrek]

Max, that is way COOL! Excellent recycle work. Turned out to be a great looking blank.

 

[wizard]

Max, That pen looks awesome! Very creative job of recycling. Regards, Doc

 

[Edward Cypher]

Max nice job. Thanks for the info on the tape, might have to go to autozone.

Ed

 

[broitblat]

Great idea and execution. I like!

-Barry

 

[SDB777]

It has a CA finish that was wet sanded to 4K and Plastix polished, it is on a Black Ti Sierra.

Was just wondering why you use a CA finish on top of the Alumite? Or is there something 'sticking out' of the Alumite that needs the protection from Ca that I can't see in the photo's?



Scott (big thumbs up on a fine pen) B

 

[bitshird]

Max, that pen is way below your normal standards, so as a friendly offer just send it to me, I have a good hiding place for it...

 

[maxman400]

It has a CA finish that was wet sanded to 4K and Plastix polished, it is on a Black Ti Sierra.

Was just wondering why you use a CA finish on top of the Alumite? Or is there something 'sticking out' of the Alumite that needs the protection from Ca that I can't see in the photo's?



Scott (big thumbs up on a fine pen) B

The gears are wood that has been laser cut from a full size blank, so when you turn them down it leaves the wood exposed. kinda like a worthless wood project, 1/2 wood 1/2 Alumilite.