Seam Ripper

[SteveAxelrod]

Yeah, it's just a seem ripper but it helps pays for my addiction! :biggrin:

 

[More4dan]

I think I've sold more seam rippers than pens. And everyone whose bought one has been ecstatic over them.


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[magpens]

Nice !

Did you cast the blank, Steve, or is it a AA acrylic (looks like) ?

I am thinking of doing some seam rippers, but I find the kits a bit expensive for what you get, and also the internal flat springs a bit questionable (these springs come into play when you insert the business end of the ripper in reverse).

I was wondering about avoiding the kits and just buying long-shaft seam rippers, shortening the shaft, and gluing into the blank. No protection for or from the sharp tip when the ripper is not in use.
Any thoughts ?

 

[Bob in SF]

Beauty!

 

[More4dan]

Nice !

Did you cast the blank, Steve, or is it a AA acrylic (looks like) ?

I am thinking of doing some seam rippers, but I find the kits a bit expensive for what you get, and also the internal flat springs a bit questionable (these springs come into play when you insert the business end of the ripper in reverse).

I was wondering about avoiding the kits and just buying long-shaft seam rippers, shortening the shaft, and gluing into the blank. No protection for or from the sharp tip when the ripper is not in use.
Any thoughts ?

My cousin owns a quilting company and I had her try one out. She says they are the best she has ever used. Extremely sharp and she really liked the fact it reversed into the handle for storage with no cap to lose. She ordered 20. The kit I used was from PSI. They sell for $25-$35.

Danny


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[Charlie_W]

Nice job Steve!

I too do not use the clip nor finial cap. Did you turn this as a closed end or add the black after turning on a mandrel?

 

[Gregf]

The seam ripper with the point on the other end is a big hit also with quilters.
https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKSR4CH.html

 

[TattooedTurner]

Nice job Steve, anything that sells and helps pay for the hobby is worth the effort.

 

[Pen Zen]

I love that blank. Well done.

 

[SteveAxelrod]

Thanks for the comments! I bought this pen blank called "Honey Trails", drilled a 17/64" hole for the seam ripper (it's a tad bigger and I carefully file the hole larger so that the seam ripper fits snugly) and put that end on a 60 degree live center. The other end I tapped and put on a bottle stopper mandrel, turned my profile and parted off near the mandrel. I buy just the reversible seam ripper for $3.95.

 

[magpens]

Thanks for those details, Steve !

So is this a closed end design ?

It does look like there is a black finial cap on the bottom end but perhaps that's an illusion.

 

[Kim Ellis]

That's another really pretty seam ripper and the handle looks like it would be comfortable to use.