Sonoran Sunset Jr Retro
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BSea
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Great job! I really like the Jr. Retro. And the custom finial cap looks awesome. Looks like a marble was embedded in the cap. IMHO, they should never even include the stock finial cap with this kit. It just doesn't look right without a matching finial cap.
Here's the link.
If you have a collet chuck, it's easier. Just turn a piece round & put in the collet chuck. No need to glue the bushing. Just practice a few times, and you'll be a pro in no time.
There is a tutorial in the library on turning a finial cap. It's actually easier than it looks.
Here's the link.
If you have a collet chuck, it's easier. Just turn a piece round & put in the collet chuck. No need to glue the bushing. Just practice a few times, and you'll be a pro in no time.
johncrane
Member
WOW great looking pen awesome blank you done a top job.
aerosupra
Member
Yes, a collet chuck would be easier...I just mount my cutoff from the blank into my jaw chuck and turn a tenon to the diameter of the original black finial. Then, I shape the end, polish, and finish. I then use a small hobby hacksaw to cut off the finished finial and sand the height of the finial until it matches the original. Epoxy to secure.
NOTE: this technique does not provide a tenon to install into the hole of the endcap as illustrated by the tutorial.
Just be careful if you attempt, my fingers often flirt with the chuck
