Really enjoying this...

[brownsfn2]

I am really having fun with replacing the final in pens. Here is another one I finished recently. It is a nice change to do something different. I am considering a closed end pen next. Its fun to find a new way to keep this hobby exciting. Maybe Kitless after that.

Thanks for looking...

 

[mikespenturningz]

That finial looks great. Nice pen.

 

[longbeard]

Looks great Ron, you done a good job on the finials also.

 

[Mack C.]

I am really having fun with replacing the final in pens. Here is another one I finished recently.

Now that just kicks a$$!:biggrin: Sorry in advance, just had to say it!

 

[Katya]

The guys are right- lovely pen! Is that a Brooks blank?

 

[John Den]

It looks like a Timberbits Junior Gent to me.
If it is how do you get the original finial "Gem" out? Press it out or "Bonk" it out?
It really adds a lot to this already beautiful pen.
Regards,
John

 

[Hendu3270]

Looks great! And yes, a custom finial that matches the blank material adds that little something extra that sets it apart from others.

 

[76winger]

VERY Nice!

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[brownsfn2]

Wow. Thanks for all the nice comments.

This is a Jr Gent II kit. I used a center punch to get the finial out. On the first one I did I had drill it out a bit as well.

I got a collet chuck over Christmas so I just take the small left over piece after cutting the blank and chuck it up and turn the finial from it. Much easier than dealing with glue blocks etc. I do wish I had a thin parting tool though. It would make it a little easier.

Thanks again!

 

[Mack C.]

Wow. Thanks for all the nice comments.

This is a Jr Gent II kit. I used a center punch to get the finial out. On the first one I did I had drill it out a bit as well.

I got a collet chuck over Christmas so I just take the small left over piece after cutting the blank and chuck it up and turn the finial from it. Much easier than dealing with glue blocks etc.

I do wish I had a thin parting tool though. It would make it a little easier.

Easy enough to make from an old hack saw blade!

 

[Spiderman]

Wow. Thanks for all the nice comments.

I do wish I had a thin parting tool though. It would make it a little easier.

Thanks again!

Newbie here... I'm just asking, could you make one out of an old piece of hacksaw blade?

Mike

 

[Leatherman1998]

Newbie here... I'm just asking, could you make one out of an old piece of hacksaw blade?

Mike

Look here I just made one of these last week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRYPRMvrfzw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Levi Woodard
Woodardwoodworks.com

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[brownsfn2]

I do have an old hacksaw blade. Anyone know of a good website link I can reference?



Edit: Just notice the link to the Captain. I will check it out.

 

[Alzey]

I made my thin parting tool out of a jigsaw blade. Just ground the teeth off and ground a profile on the tip. Would be better with a saws all blade ad they are thicker and less likely to flex.

 

[brownsfn2]

Yep. I think the saws all blade would be better. I am not sure I have one of those but I am going to look. If not I have plenty of jigsaw blades that are dull.

 

[Tanner]

Great looking pen! Nice job!

 

[Jim Burr]

Sawsall blade works good too. There is a good tutorial in the library on removal and mounting finials for turning. Beautiful finial work...really adds to the class!

 

[Brooks803]

Love the finial! I really like your paint choice with the blank.

 

[Rodnall]

I made a thin parting tool out of an old paring knife. Just ground the tip off

 

[Dalepenkala]

Ron wonderful looking pen! You did a great job on that!

 

[Mr Vic]

Good job Ron, Next step is to replace the black ring in the center band to match the finial.

I made my mini parting tool out of a metal cutting jig saw blade. Ruffed up the surface and CA'd between two popsicle stick which I warpped in red duck tape...