My 1000 post!

[crabcreekind]

So here is to show how far I have come since my first pen I posted on this forum. Thanks to all the tutorial and awesome members, I have been able to make some really stunning pens. This one is a kitless click pen out of deep blue sea acrylic that I got in a 40 inch rod from woodpenpro. I messed up the top part twice, and the nib (I know that is reserved for fountain pens but I dont know what else to call it) twice. But I got it made and it is stunning. The parts are pretty on center this time since I made it on my metal lathe. The threads are really good. I used 8x.75 for the nib and finial. And of course 7x.75 for the clicker. The clip is rolling ball clip from IDP. I would like to get a 9x.75 tap and die to use instead of 8x.75 because that leaves a very thin tenon which can break easily. At least on my other one it did because it was off center. I made the hidden clip with a dremel tool. And recessed it with a 23/64.. (dont quote me on that, I am not sure). Anyway this pen turned out great. And I dont imagine my kitless click getting much better. Besides not messing up and wasting material. I also attached a pic of the pen I first posted when I joined the forum. To see how far my skills have come.

 

[seamus7227]

Nice work James! You will look back in 2-3 years and see a huge improvement as long as you continue to strive for the top! Practice makes perfect, as the old saying goes!

 

[Brooks803]

Congrats James! I love your clicker! You might have come a long way, but from the pic of your first pen I'd say you began with a head start :tongue:

 

[Linarestribe]

Nice clicker.

 

[crabcreekind]

Congrats James! I love your clicker! You might have come a long way, but from the pic of your first pen I'd say you began with a head start :tongue:

Haha, that was in fact my 23rd pen. I am up to 341 now.:biggrin:

 

[keithkarl2007]

Sweet pens.

 

[Jgrden]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ONE THOUSANDTH POST. PEOPLE LIKE YOU KEEP US INFORMED AND ALIVE.

 

[boxerman]

Awesome pen.

 

[firewhatfire]

I like it

 

[Mapster]

Haha, that was in fact my 23rd pen. I am up to 341 now.:biggrin:

I wish I had that kind of time!!!! 341 is quite a track record for the length of time you have been making them, especially with school and running! Hats off to you my friend, that is one good looking pen!

 

[broitblat]

Nicely done, James (although your first isn't too shabby, either)

-Barry

 

[rizaydog]

Very nice work.

 

[Jgrden]

Good heavens, everyone completely avoided your participation on the site. Oh well, I appreciate your efforts.