OLd Bakelite rods 1930-1950 Serria Pen

[Reb]

Here a pen made from a sample of the Bakelite I found a guy willing to sell. This is org. 1930-1950 stuff. Turned and drilled

great. The guy is asking way too much money. I'm going to try and get him dowm a little.

Sorry about the pic had to do it fast.

Thanks
Randy

 

[Texatdurango]

Nice looking, probably could see the blank better without all that flash.

What ever came of the stash you were coming into? I read your post with lots of interest but no follow up. Just curious.

 

[Reb]

Hi nTex
I can get it but guy wants way too much money. Over $3.50 an inch.

 

[DCBluesman]

That's about the right price for the vintage stuff, Reb. That makes a 5" blank about $17.50. We've certainly seen blank prices higher than that on this forum. BTW, the stuff is in great demand for prayer beads, so you are competing with makers of religious paraphenalia.

 

[Reb]

 

[Reb]

well that makes sense then-Maybe I should go after it.

 

[bitshird]

That is a beautiful Sierra, Even though it does seem expensive, with the right kit it would be a high dollar pen.

 

[desertyellow]

First class pen.
Love the blank you used.
Worth every penny.

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic![]

 

[RONB]

Beautiful material and a well made pen.

 

[workinforwood]

Pen looks great.

Just to be safe..check out this site. http://antiques.about.com/od/bakeliteandplastics/tp/aa041506.htm

You'll want to read that to be sure you're not being shafted. Not saying you are, just the world we live in.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Here is a link to 6 rods being sold on e-bay for $250
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...o=CRX&its=S%2BI%2BSS&itu=ISS%2BUCI%2BSI&otn=4

 

[karlkuehn]

Whoooo! Spendy stuff, but it does make a beauty of a pen! Looks almost like a creamy BOW grain pattern. nice work!

 

[Sfolivier]

"I can get it but guy wants way too much money. Over $3.50 an inch."

That doesn't seem that much if your go for a high price kit. I just wouldn't put it on a $1.50 slimline with cheap plating

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

The link I listed avgerages $2.78 an inch, but you have to buy all six rods for $250.00.

Originally posted by Sfolivier

"I can get it but guy wants way too much money. Over $3.50 an inch."

That doesn't seem that much if your go for a high price kit. I just wouldn't put it on a $1.50 slimline with cheap plating

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice pen. Cool blank.

Doesn't matter what the cost of the blank it. As long as you get good ROI.