Purple Dew Custom

[propencity]

Getting back into the kitless pen making; or was it custom pen making. I really like this blank and had made one in the past using #5 Bock, but this time I used #6 Meisternib Fine nib. The purple dew blank was a bit fragile, I had to redo the cap a couple times. I used 14mm tap on the cap with just under 5/8 inch diameter. Cracked the first couple attempts; finally did it on the 3rd try.

On the body, I used 3 drill sizes: first 5/16 up to end of nib, second 7/16 up to the end of section, and finally 31/64 for the 15mm tap. 10mm tap/die was used on the section to body.

I need to get some clips with bigger inside diameter on the next one.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Very well done, a show piece if you ask me. I really like the color

 

[SDB777]

I'd go with 'custom kitless pen-making'....


Nicely done! Any plans to get 'custom clips' on them next?






Scott (lots going on in the blank too) B

 

[rich gubbin]

Really nice work, I can't wait to do another one of these after Christmas

 

[watch_art]

when making caps -
drill and tap the inside first, then turn the outside to shape using a live center to keep the work steady.

 

[Dalepenkala]

I like the blank material! Pen looks great too!

 

[Jim15]

That's beautiful work.

 

[InvisibleMan]

when making caps -
drill and tap the inside first, then turn the outside to shape using a live center to keep the work steady.

true dat.

 

[OZturner]

A Lovely Pen, Spectacular Blank
Great Fit and Finish.
Congratulations Mark,
Brian.

 

[Fishinbo]

It's an eye candy, like the attractive color and great finish. Well done!

 

[longbeard]

Great looking writing instrument you have there. The blank goes well with the kitless style. Nice job. Someday i would like to get the nnecessary tools to do kitless.