thanks every one for the feed back.
To answer a few question Woodscavanger
"How did you recess the clip?" for the most part I followed the pocket clip tutorial that is on the home page. The only major difference was where he uses a 11/32 drill bit to create the pocket hole I used a 1/3 inch forrester, that way the hole is flatter (if that makes any sense). After drilling out the pocket I used a Dremel to create the hole that the clip comes out of.
Pastorbill
"With its extra length, will it still fit in a shirt pocket & feel confortable, not like it is trying to fall out. "
To tell you the truth I do not carry pens in my pocket so I did not even consider it. I will take a look when I get home. I would guess since the length from clip to tip is the same as the Americana double twist it should be okay.
JimGo
"A suggestion for next time: leave the top blank extra long, like you were doing a closed-end pen (since, effectively, you will be). After you've shaped everything, part the barrel just above the tube, preferably using someing very thin, like an old saw blade. The smaller the "kerf" the better, since the piece you're parting off will the the finial for the top, and you want the overall shape to match "
I appreciate the suggestion and that may be a very good idea, however I would have to change the construction method quite a bit. The end piece that you usually hold the clip in with for this does not exist. There is a small tendon that is cut in the bottom of the cap that was then glued into the tube to hold the clip and cap on. When I cut the tendon it would ruin the fit. your method would work if my hole went partially into the cap and then I used a loose tendon that I glued into both pieces, so maybe I will try it next time.
Again thatnks ereryone for your comments and critiques.
