a rare posting from Yorkshire

[david44]

I don't often post but I do check the forums each day. Just thought I ought to contribute something for critical assessment!

The first pen is a kitless "lash up". I was given some bullet cases and decide to see what I could do! Cigar pen transmission, home made copper tip and brass end to cap. Cap material is vintage celluloid.

Second is kitless roller ball using Schmidt unit and converter. Material is vintage celluloid and black acrylic.

I have couple more offerings which I'll add later.

 

[triw51]

Really like the tip of the bullet pen. Great workmanship on all.

 

[david44]

Thanks! I even had to teach myself how to silver solder! We are never too old to learn!

 

[thewishman]

Pretty pens. The bullet is cool!

How do you like the cartridge writer? The units I tried varied in line quality.

 

[david44]

I find it better than a ballpoint! I think that it's smoother than a generic rollerball refill and about the same feel as a Scmidt refill. I just like playing with something different!

 

[D.Oliver]

I really like the look of the bullet pen, particularly the casing. What caliber is the casing?

 

[david44]

The end of the casing is marked .243. I guess you know more about these things than me!
I drilled out the end and tapped it for the cigar transmission - I didn't have the exact tap size but near enough for this - it is fixed with threadlock.

 

[BradG]

You should post more often. I like them both

 

[david44]

Thanks Brad, I'll try to put more on when I make something which is a bit different!

 

[skiprat]

Very impressive work David. We may have the same surname, but your version of a 'lash-up' differs from mine....yours looks cool and mine looks like a ....lash up.
Keep 'em coming...:wink:

 

[mark james]

Both are beautiful, but I'll favor the kitless! Wonderful job with the material. And yes, please post more often!

 

[ironman123]

Very nice pens.

 

[david44]

Thank for the encouraging comments, fellows. Having looked at your website, Skiprat, you are making me blush!