I know nothing about what I need to make them but the wife has requested a few. Can someone give me the what I need list in a "Calligraphy pen making for Dummies" format?
calligraphy pens
- Thread starter hunter-27
- Start date
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
wdcav1952
Activities Manager Emeritus
Landon,
I'll give it a try.
You will need pen blanks.
Caligraphy nibs and inserts
http://www.heritagepens.com/products.php?cat=17
http://www.thegoldennib.com/index.p...ath=25&zenid=46d2b7571f072a3084d702a2580c6066
If I remember correctly, you need a 1/4" drill for the insert.
The hole in the blank only needs to be deep enough to mount the insert. This allows most of the pen to be solid for strength. Shape can be however you want.
You can use a pin chuck or a 1/4" rod as a mandrel in a drill chuck and the point of your live center in the wood to support the end of the blank. Shape can be however your fancy strikes you.
I'll give it a try.
You will need pen blanks.
Caligraphy nibs and inserts
http://www.heritagepens.com/products.php?cat=17
http://www.thegoldennib.com/index.p...ath=25&zenid=46d2b7571f072a3084d702a2580c6066
If I remember correctly, you need a 1/4" drill for the insert.
The hole in the blank only needs to be deep enough to mount the insert. This allows most of the pen to be solid for strength. Shape can be however you want.
You can use a pin chuck or a 1/4" rod as a mandrel in a drill chuck and the point of your live center in the wood to support the end of the blank. Shape can be however your fancy strikes you.
Attachments
its_virgil
Member
...and this article may help also.
http://www.RedRiverPens.com/articles and drop down to #8:biggrin:
Do a good turn daily!
Don
http://www.RedRiverPens.com/articles and drop down to #8:biggrin:
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Thats perfect, I think it is almost an Idiot(me) proof set of instrucions. Thanks!!!
ngeb528
Member
Don,
I'd like to thank you, too. Your link to the RedRiverPen site has helped me a lot.
Nancy