This one is for Mr Derek Oliver....

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.....if he wants it, of course.:wink:

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has been well entertained by Derek's innovative methods at getting members to join in to his contests. :laugh:

I was so impressed that I actually made this slimline for his Slimline Contest.
But I stopped entering contests a while back....so Derek, I offer this one to you for your great work so far. If you want it, just send me your address.


It is made from two pieces of stainless steel.
It uses the tubes, mech and refill from the slimline kit. That's it.
The top end has an angled concave closed end.
The holes for the tubes were drilled on my metal lathe and all the shaping was done with a couple if files and tons of emery wet'n'dry....and elbow grease:biggrin:

If anyone is looking for inspiration for making a cool unique slim, then just search for Jay Pickens. IIRC, one of his pens was on the front page on the day I joined. :biggrin:
 

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:airplane: That's not only thinking out of the box, that's hitting it out of the park !!!!!!! That pens looks like it could fly just sitting still. Excellent craftsmanship and vision. Jim S
 
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Thanks for all the comments......always appreciated:wink::biggrin:

Although this pen is very basic, it did give me a small problem...

Because the 'nib' and the lower blank are the same piece and I wanted a long tapered point, I had to step drill for the refill.
The tip of the refill hole and the brass tube hole were both easy but as you can see from my first attempt, I had a blow out when I tried to drill the size for the refill thicker part, with a bit that was long enough but too big.
The solution, ( which I've done before :rolleyes: so should have known better)was to make a drill bit extension for the correct sized bit.
Took me about 3 minutes to make the extension but about an hour to remake the nib.
Why is there never enough time to do a job properly, but always enough time to do it again????:confused::redface:
 

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Pete, I did put some CA in the hole but then I couldn't get the shank of the drill in and had to the drill the CA out again.
I then had to gently press the bit in ( I used my drillpress ) Seems solid enough to drill out the existing hole from 2mm to 3.2mm. I've used Loctite ( blue ) on slightly bigger sizes before.
Cheers:)
 
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skiprat said:
.....if he wants it, of course.:wink:

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has been well entertained by Derek's innovative methods at getting members to join in to his contests. :laugh:

I was so impressed that I actually made this slimline for his Slimline Contest.
But I stopped entering contests a while back....so Derek, I offer this one to you for your great work so far. If you want it, just send me your address.


It is made from two pieces of stainless steel.
It uses the tubes, mech and refill from the slimline kit. That's it.
The top end has an angled concave closed end.
The holes for the tubes were drilled on my metal lathe and all the shaping was done with a couple if files and tons of emery wet'n'dry....and elbow grease:biggrin:

If anyone is looking for inspiration for making a cool unique slim, then just search for Jay Pickens. IIRC, one of his pens was on the front page on the day I joined. :biggrin:
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Well if you asked real nice, I'd let you make one of those for my collection....
 
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WOW! Steven, I am truly honored. You've accomplished what mredburn and dalecamino have been trying to do for weeks now. You've left me completely speechless. Thank you.
 
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There ais nothing else for me to say that has not been said "JUST DITTO' Absolutely fantastic job.

i wish you lived close by. Would love to get a lesson or two.
 
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I'm just relieved you decided not to enter competition's anymore!:rolleyes: ….because I would never stand a chance :eek:

Absolutely beautiful pen, Steven!
 
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:biggrin:No, no its not. Its just right!:laugh: Notice I have not once referenced an Entry Stealing Varmint in this thread. Although I may have to in the future!
 
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Absolutely, Out of This World, Steven.
What a Beautiful Flowing Design, It is the most Glorious Shape I have seen since the "E" Type Jaguar Coupe was Created.
Outstanding Design and Engineering Skill, with more than a pound or two of Elbow Grease.
Thank you for showing this to us, and for raising the Bar, Beyond our Wildest Dreams.
I am in Complete and Total Awe.
Brian.
 
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