My 2nd DNS Twister Pen

[Bigj51]

This is only the second DNS Twister pen that I have made, but is quickly becoming my favorite! The center is from a "Silver Ore Lava Lamp" pen blank from Beartooth Woods. The ends are from a piece I cast from alumilite clear with black dye. I think it turned out extremely well and plan for his to be my daily carry pen.


Let me know your thoughts on this one.

 

[maxman400]

I like it, Job well done.

 

[bluwolf]

Very nice and clean, I like it.

Mike

 

[Bigj51]

I added a little something to it this morning.

 

[BSea]

Ok, I've thought & thought, and I just don't know what DNS means. I'm sure it'll be a "DUH" moment.

 

[denso24]

love the pen but what does DNS mean

 

[Bigj51]

Ok, I've thought & thought, and I just don't know what DNS means. I'm sure it'll be a "DUH" moment.

DNS Twister is the name of the components. They are made in Germany and DNS is short for Drechselstube Neckarsteinach. I don't speak German, so I've no clue what that means. Components are mand in Germany and I bought them from Phil Irons Woodturnings in England. Components run about $21.26 usd + shipping. His site lists the price as £13.3 gbp. Expensive? Yes! But I really really like it. The twist mechanism is smoother than any I have ever come across.

Here is a view of the components....

 

[BSea]

That's an interesting pen, and thanks for the explanation. I've never heard of that pen before. It's also the 1st kit I've seen that didn't have a nib. Sort of a semi-kitless. In fact I thought it was kitless till you posted the other info.

BTW, I think it's a very good looking pen, and I like the latest addition.

 

[johncrane]

looks really good well done.

 

[theartist07]

Drechselstube Neckarsteinach, is a town in Germany. I thought i would just toss that in so you would know. I really like the pens, love the color and the twist; i've got to get more practice in to come up with something even close to that blank.

Jim

 

[cnirenberg]

That's a wild pen. Love the blank. Nice addition on the finial.

 

[Bigj51]

That's a wild pen. Love the blank. Nice addition on the finial.

Thanks! I stared at that blank for along time before deciding what to make with it!

 

[Donovan's Corner]

I had thought you meant Do Not Sell. I use NFS in my display box if one of my daily writers or a special order is sent as examples with a family member for show and tell.