"bluebell" - kitless cobalt slim

[davinci27]

So here's a kitless slim. I'm practicing a few things hidden clips, curved centerbands and working with acrylics. Here's what I was playing with last night. The blanks are from exoticblanks.com. They are alt cobalt and alt ivory. Dawn and Ed are quickly becoming my source of blanks. The last 4 or 5 pens I've made have been from their blanks.

As always comments, critiques and complaints are welcome.

 

[JohnU]

Ben, that pen is outstanding! I like you choice of material and they way they complement each other. The shape looks great and the turned tip is very impressive. Ive been wondering if that could be pulled off. Thanks for sharing! Great Job!

 

[toolcrazy]

Awesome!!!

 

[leehljp]

That is a beautifully made pen! The picture of it looks like perfection!

 

[Jim15]

That is a great pen!!!

 

[ngeb528]

Beautiful job.

How did you turn the tip and what size drill bit did you use?

 

[jttheclockman]

Like the color but not a fan of the centerband. Just an opinion.

 

[nava1uni]

I like this pen. The colors compliment each other and the way is flows together is nice. I like working with acrylic. I also like corian.

 

[Dalecamino]

Darn nice work !

 

[ldb2000]

Great job Ben . Careful , this kinda thing can be addictive , DAMHIKT:biggrin:

 

[jackrichington]

slick

 

[markgum]

Great looking pen. The color is awesome

 

[cnirenberg]

Ben,
Sweet looking pen.

 

[DurocShark]

Very nice!

 

[cinder_ladylocket]

Beautiful blue and looks nice with the color of the ivory. Looks like a winner!

 

[Oldwagon]

That is a great pen.Very nice work. Todd

 

[Rangertrek]

Nice!

I like the color combination, the shape, the craftsmanship, the pics.
What did I leave out? Dang nice pen.

 

[mitchm]

Great job Ben!! Colors and design superb!!

 

[broitblat]

Great looking combination and nicely done pen. And I like the centerband.

-Barry

 

[workinforwood]

Looks great Ben. Now you just have to ditch that slim clip with something else. Some of the woodcraft stores have a parts box where they toss all the parts in from defective or returned pen kits. The one I go to is 50 cents a part. That's not too bad..there's always tons of clips in there and all sorts of other odd ball good stuff. Fun to play with.

 

[davinci27]

Nancy - I don't remember the drill bits I used. I used 3 different bits. I used calipers for the 2 smaller sizes and made them just larger than the 2 steps on the refill. The thirds was just a little smaller than the standard opening in the nib. There is a good article in last copy wood turning design that gives you the basics. Not the current copy but the one just prior. It will give you a good place to start. It's not quite the way I make them, but it gives you a good step by step.

Jeff - I'll have to check with my local woodcraft. I've got a box full of slim clips so I just grab one out of there. I wish I could find a good source for clips. I've found a site that sales lots of clips. but they are about $1 each so almost as much as just buying cheap slimline kits.