Streamline,new daily user

[johnnycnc]

Hi,this is a gold streamline dressed in
aluminum blanks I made.Turned on my Jet mini.
Finish is something different,glass beaded.
Kind of gives a slightly frosted,subtle sparkle;
I wanted to try something different.
I like it,how about your comments?

Thanks for looking!

 

[R2]

John, I think that pen is great!It has wonderful, clean simple lines. From where I sit the kit has a copperry tone that suits it realy well.I like that centre band as it helps add to a really classy look.[][][]How didyou achieve that finish?

 

[DKF]

Nice one.......

 

[johnnycnc]

It is a form of abrasive blasting,using glass beads.
The glass media is pretty kind to aluminum,where sand
or aluminum oxide eats aluminum up fairly quick.

Originally posted by R2
<br />How did you achieve that finish?

 

[btboone]

That's a nice look Johnny. The problem is that will get dull and easily scratched by any other metal. Clear anodizing or maybe powder coating could preserve the look.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

I agree with Bruce, I think a nice flat sheen clear PC would work nice, as well as fill the pitting a bit so that it does not grab dirt and hold it in. Nice Job though, I really like the look of the blasting...

And I am almost done with the refurb on my sandblast cabinet!! All that is left is to shoot a coat of paint on the outside and put it back togather. (not bad for free) []

 

[Ligget]

John that is a fantastic pen, can`t wait to try my aluminium blanks when they arrive![]

 

[johnnycnc]

Thanks for all the comments!
I didn't mention the I clear lacquered,since it will
NOT hold up,but it will do for now.
Bruce,thanks,you are so very correct about not durable as-is.
I do have an Eastwood pc gun,but can of clear is mia.
Lee,nice unit for free,bet it's nicer than new when you
get done.Sweet!
Mark,thanks.And yes,your aluminum is on it's way.[]