Two from yesterday

Mudder · Jun 27, 2005

Made two pens yesterday. Brought them to work and tried scanning them. Only thing done was resize the scan.

Spalted big leaf maple burl on Woodcraft cushin grip kit.
Not real satisfied with this kit. I may machine a custom set of bushings and redo the lower portion to get rid of that cushin grip.

Big leaf maple home stabilised and a hint of red dye added.

Comments? Constructive criticism?

I bought some supplies to make a picture booth so hopefully my pictures will improve.

Thanks for looking.

woodscavenger · Jun 27, 2005

I agree mudder. Lose the grip and do it in wood!

ctEaglesc · Jun 27, 2005

The wood part lloks good, not crazy about 1/2 "rubber" pens.
scanography .... no comment.
How's the click mechanizm?
What size tubes?

DCBluesman · Jun 27, 2005

I'm with you on preferring the wood to the rubber grip area, however there are folks with arthritis/tendonitis who are better able to write with the grip area. The big leaf maple burl is beautiful and you;ve done an excellent job finishing it. I particularly like the slight red tones you've added. They lend an air of subtle distinction and certainly separate that pen from the rest. Excellent work! (I'm hoping to get a camera setup, booth and settings on the danged camera, that lets me get better pictures myself!)

wdcav1952 · Jun 27, 2005

I agree with Shane. As beautiful as the Spalted Big Leaf Maple is, I want to see more of it, not the rubber grip. Lou does make a good point, though.

Mudder · Jun 27, 2005

Originally posted by cteaglesc
 The wood part lloks good, not crazy about 1/2 "rubber" pens.
scanography .... no comment.
How's the click mechanizm?
What size tubes?

I know eagle, I need to find a better way on the pics.

The click mechanisim seems real good. I adapted a test fixture at work to click the pen every 2 seconds. So far so good after 5,000 clicks.
It uses an "O" drill so I would guess 8 mm tubes. Here's a link:

http://woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4778

ctEaglesc · Jun 27, 2005

You're kidding about the test fixture, right?
Lou once made an abrasion tester out of courdoroy for the fittings on the kits.

ed4copies · Jun 27, 2005

Mudder,

The pen looks good, but if you want to show more wood, but keep the rubber for the people who prefer it, I have had good success with the easy grip from CSUSA.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/shopper?search=action&keywords=easy-grip
They have one longer piece of material, with a nice grip. Only downside-they do LOOK like promotional pens that are available for under $2.00 ea. So, if you are selling them, you WILL hear this occasionally.

Mudder · Jun 27, 2005

Originally posted by cteaglesc
 You're kidding about the test fixture, right?

No, I'm not kidding.

I just took it off the fixture after more than 25,000 clicks.
I think this kit is a winner. Maybe I'll make up a few bushing sets and put them up for sale.

swm6500 · Jun 27, 2005

I agree Mudder, I like the pen with out the grip.

ctEaglesc · Jun 27, 2005

Pictures of the testing jig. NO pictures it didn't happen.

patrick_1853 · Jun 27, 2005

Like everyone, I like it minus the grip, but a customer may like the grip. I think I would have to call this one a test pen since you've clicked it so much.
How in the world did you get away with leaving something like that running for almost 34.75 hours at work? Assuming my math is right,it is getting late after all.

woodscavenger · Jun 27, 2005

A picture is worth a thousand words....at least 25000 clicks. I'm with Eagle.

Kevin Glover · Jun 28, 2005

Beautiful wood. I'm with eagle....I'm intrigued by the click tester...need to see it. I would also be interested in bushings. I have heard from some people who actually love the grips, however not many. Kevin

Mudder · Jun 28, 2005

Originally posted by cteaglesc
 Pictures of the testing jig. NO pictures it didn't happen.

Figured there would be a nonbeliever. here is your picture:

Behind the pillow block on the left is a cam assembly that acuates a spring plunger.

I would give you more detailed pictures but then I would be giving up a secret.

It was set for 1 click every 2 seconds....That's 30 clicks a minute or 1800 clicks an hour.

Correction on the click count.... I had it on the fixture for 9.5 hours so that calculated to 17100 clicks. I'll put it back on the fixture tomorroe to get to the 25000 click mark.

patrick_1853 · Jun 28, 2005

I didnt have any doubt about the feasability of a click tester, or see a reason for you to lie about it ( assuming you dont work for the kit manufacturer). Just the 5 seconds per click that you said earlier clicked (no pun intended) in my head as having to be wrong. Every 2 seconds makes more sense. Any chance you could wire something up like this for twist pens?

I wonder if they make a kit using the same mechanism that is all wood. I like click pens but the only one I ever made was the berea click pen that wouldn't work more than 10 times without jamming (it is now has a new and improved mechanism according to their catalog).

Mudder · Jun 28, 2005

I'm kidding with Eagle.

He thinks he can get me twisted and I KNOW that I can twist him [}

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Mudder · Jun 28, 2005

Originally posted by patrick_1853
 ....Any chance you could wire something up like this for twist pens?.....

Being the Kuality Kuntroll & Research Stupidvisor has an advantage or three. As long as my testing does not have an impact on other tests that I have to do and I complete my scheduled work, I'm pretty much left to my own devices (that's why I get into so much trouble) Forgot that I had the 1:1 Pulley setup in there ( the mechanical counter is set up for 1.5:1 ratio and that is why I was off on click counts and time.

A cam makes it pretty east to convert rotary motion to linear, I'm not too sude how I can get the treter to twist back and fourth to test a twist mechanism............ Good challange, I'll have to think on this one a while.

ctEaglesc · Jun 28, 2005

All I see is an apparatus that MAY test as you describe, but There is no way to verify that it is YOUR tester or your pen was tested on it.
Quite possibly you took a tour of a pen parts factory and snapped a picture of a display.
Signed doubting Eagle Thomas.
(twist that)

Mudder · Jun 28, 2005

Originally posted by cteaglesc
 All I see is an apparatus that MAY test as you describe, but There is no way to verify that it is YOUR tester or your pen was tested on it.
Quite possibly you took a tour of a pen parts factory and snapped a picture of a display.
Signed doubting Eagle Thomas.
(twist that)

Yep,

You're exactly right.

Drove to a pen factory and took the picture. I've been found out.
Using your same analogy Mr Eagle, you cannot prove that any pen you have shown was made by you now can ya? (twist coming) Matter of fact, I doubt that you even own a lathe (end of twist)

How's that buddy? good twist? [

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Like you said buddy, this is why I will not show it set up.
Guess you'll have to decide for yourself if I'm telling the truth or pulling your chain. [

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ctEaglesc · Jun 28, 2005

Originally posted by Mudder
 

Originally posted by cteaglesc
 All I see is an apparatus that MAY test as you describe, but There is no way to verify that it is YOUR tester or your pen was tested on it.
Quite possibly you took a tour of a pen parts factory and snapped a picture of a display.
Signed doubting Eagle Thomas.
(twist that)

Click to expand...

Yep,

You're exactly right.

Drove to a pen factory and took the picture. I've been found out.
Using your same analogy Mr Eagle, you cannot prove that any pen you have shown was made by you now can ya? (twist coming) Matter of fact, I doubt that you even own a lathe (end of twist)

How's that buddy? good twist? [] [}]

Like you said buddy, this is why I will not show it set up.
Guess you'll have to decide for yourself if I'm telling the truth or pulling your chain. []

Well you could have had that picture stored for a long time till you had the perfect opportunity to use it, like today.
In fact I don't have a lathe.I make all my pens on the drill press like the link at Rocklear.
(I was afraid if I told anyone they'd laugh, bad enough I swear by HF chisels. Oh for shame I have been found out).
So If I accept your analogy and admit that you used that counter on your pen, and then you admit that I did in fact make the pens that I show, are we to assume based on your logic that anyone who does not have an album does indeed not own a lathe?
I can think of at lesat ONE example I have alwayswonderedabout.[

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Mudder · Jun 28, 2005

No, no......

Your words are hollow now [

] Till you can prove that you actually own a lathe my test fixture will remain under it's cover.

Do not try to deflect my focus of attention off of you. This is between you and I [

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ctEaglesc · Jun 28, 2005

Me and WHO?

Mudder · Jun 28, 2005

Originally posted by cteaglesc
 Me and WHO?

Suddenly you have become an Owl?

You and I

Eagle and Mudder

ctEaglesc · Jun 28, 2005

Originally posted by Mudder
 

Originally posted by cteaglesc
 Me and WHO?

Click to expand...

Suddenly you have become an Owl?

You and I

Eagle and Mudder

Not sure what you are trying to imply(turn on lithp inert for effect)
But I went striight to Key West and left that way(Lithp off)

Oh yeah I forgot, Mudder who?

ridiculous reply to shamefully increaase the number of posts on this thread

Mudder · Jun 28, 2005

Okay Eagle,

You win

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