Pen #7 - Virage Ballpoint

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Sappheiros

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Pen #7 - Virage Ballpoint
Kit: Virage Ballpoint - Chrome (exotic blanks)
Blank: Grey Clouds Polyresin Pen Blank (exotic blanks)

I have to say, I'm really a fan of the Virage pen kits! They just have such a nice shape to them! The polyresin blank, though, I was not such a fan of. The material is thicker and even felt sort of slimy to the touch. It also gives off a powerful odor. This was my second pen that I turned Sunday night, so after some hours in the workshop, I was getting a bit of a headache (even with my mask).

NOTE: I chipped off a huge chunk of the blank by the clip while turning, but with a little sanding, some new glue, and some good turning, you can't even see the mistake! I was pretty proud of that. :)

C C, said the cat! :biggrin:
 

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Drewboy22

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I think you did a great job shaping the blank. Personally I don't like the look of the pen components but I have never used one like that either so... It just seems like the "nib" section goes on for miles.hmmmmm

But you did a great job on the pen. :)
 

Skie_M

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It must have been a fairly fresh PR blank .... You can help harden them a little extra by heating them in a toaster oven (use a used one that your wife already has a replacement for) for about an hour or two at 150 degrees, I think. You may also want to make sure you do that OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE.

This might also help take care of the excessive odors that gave you the headache.

Beyond that ... it looks pretty good! I can't tell where the chip was either! :)
 
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