Newport rollerball in Blue

[Xander]

Here is my 5th pen. It is a Newport in Black Titanium (Rockler).

Turned on a HF lathe with HF tools ($20) and cheap bushings. Sanded to 600, then wet MicroMesh - all 9 grades. No polish (I need to get some)

Since I'm really new at this and I have no idea about values/selling prices, any thoughts on what I could sell this pen for would be greatly appreciated. As always, any comments on fit and finish are welcome.
Thanks

Forgot to mention the blank was reverse painted Testors Metalic Blue enamel. I would recommend NOT using enamel paints in future, takes WAY too long to dry.

 

[hewunch]

Your fit and finish appear to be spot on. I would put a price of at least $80 on that pen.

 

[1080Wayne]

(Quote) Forgot to mention the blank was reverse painted Testors Metalic Blue enamel. I would recommend NOT using enamel paints in future, takes WAY too long to dry.(quote)

The most important aspect of reverse painting the hole is the opacity of the paint used - the more opaque , the better . Time (usually just overnight) should be a matter of planning . In the winter , I set mine over a hot air register to take advantage of the furnace fan .

 

[SDB777]

That is a great blue color coming off that blank! Nicely turned too!!




Scott

 

[ghostrider]

Your fit and finish appear to be spot on. I would put a price of at least $80 on that pen.

Agreed. You did a very nice job on that pen, and the match of blank to hardware is well done.

 

[Xander]

Thanks everyone. That photo is directly from the camera with no fotoshop.

I think I'm going to like this new hobby and if I can make a few $$, even better.

I'm still learning, each new pen is a new learning experience, but I feel confident that I can make a pen of sellable quality. Now it's just a matter of getting 'faster' but really I have no problem taking 2 or 3 days to complete a pen.

 

[bobjackson]

Great pen. Who carries the Newport?

 

[ghostrider]

Thanks everyone. That photo is directly from the camera with no fotoshop.

I think I'm going to like this new hobby and if I can make a few $$, even better.

I'm still learning, each new pen is a new learning experience, but I feel confident that I can make a pen of sellable quality. Now it's just a matter of getting 'faster' but really I have no problem taking 2 or 3 days to complete a pen.

Don't feel bad. I'm still taking too long, but I'd rather turn them out slow, than destroy blanks, and make bad pens.

 

[ghostrider]

Great pen. Who carries the Newport?

Rockler. Looks just like a Jr. Gent II.

 

[Xander]

Great pen. Who carries the Newport?

I got it from Rockler . It seems pretty close to a "Tycoon" (PSI)

 

[Lenny]

Looking good!

For a polish after the mm you might want to try Meguiars PlastX .... I found mine at a local car parts store but it's also available at Wally World among other places.

 

[Xander]

Thanks everyone. That photo is directly from the camera with no fotoshop.

I think I'm going to like this new hobby and if I can make a few $$, even better.

I'm still learning, each new pen is a new learning experience, but I feel confident that I can make a pen of sellable quality. Now it's just a matter of getting 'faster' but really I have no problem taking 2 or 3 days to complete a pen.

Don't feel bad. I'm still taking too long, but I'd rather turn them out slow, than destroy blanks, and make bad pens.

Most of that time is drying time for the paint and glue. Turning, finishing and assembly is ... not bad, an hour or so.

 

[ghostrider]

Looking good!

For a polish after the mm you might want to try Meguiars PlastX .... I found mine at a local car parts store but it's also available at Wally World among other places.

You can also get it at Harbor Freight since I know you like to go there. You can wait for a coupon, or use a 20% off.

 

[crabcreekind]

Very Nice Pen... OK, is it just me or are the threads rhodium??

 

[BSea]

That's a great looking pen. I put my painted blanks in front of a fan so the air is blown through the tubes. You usually have to weight them down to keep from blowing away. Maybe I'm using too big of a fan.

 

[Turned Around]

Great pen. Who carries the Newport?

Rockler. Looks just like a Jr. Gent II.

beat me to it.


Nice pen

 

[ghostrider]

Very Nice Pen... OK, is it just me or are the threads rhodium??

Now that you mention it. They kinda do.

 

[Xander]

Very Nice Pen... OK, is it just me or are the threads rhodium??

Now that you mention it. They kinda do.

I'm not sure. All the metal parts, except the threads, are "Black Titanium".
The threads are bright. Maybe chrome? or some other bright metal. Looks good anyway.

 

[Wayne]

Ed,

Nice Looking Pen. Any chance you could measure the bushing diameters, tube diameters and tube lengths for Bushing and Tube Chart in the Library?

Thanks

 

[Xander]

Ed,

Nice Looking Pen. Any chance you could measure the bushing diameters, tube diameters and tube lengths for Bushing and Tube Chart in the Library?

Thanks

Yep, I can do that. It's the same bushing set as for the Jr Gent.

From the "tip" end, 0.48", 0.48", 0.534", 0.562" at the clip (according to instructions)

Actual measured = 0.45", 0.47", 0.53", 0.53".

Tube length, lower = 2.1", upper = 1.82" measured on finished pen.

Drills, 31/64, 13/32

Hope that helps