wizard
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Finished it this morning. Made out of a copper rod and a piece of Eugene's (ElMostro) Lava Lamp collection. Thought I would post it before heading to work. Hope you all have a good day. Thanks for looking. Doc
Copper Creation
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turncrazy43
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Doc, as always your work continues to amaze and inspire us to be better and better, thank you for sharing.
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mark james
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I love the copper! Beautiful work and a nice match with the blank.
BSea
Member
That is just a fantastic pen. I've been wanting to try turning some copper. I guess I'll have to order some & give this a try. Any tips on how you did the clip?
seamus7227
Member
well, once again, you turned out a beauty!! I love the satin look as well!!
ElMostro
Member
WOW! Just Beautiful!
Curly
Member
:good: Good looking pen. :good:
On my computer the pen looks like it has a clear coat of some kind on the copper. Did you put one on to keep it from tarnishing or greening the users finger?
Pete
On my computer the pen looks like it has a clear coat of some kind on the copper. Did you put one on to keep it from tarnishing or greening the users finger?
Pete
Trey
Member
Great pen!
Just can't use it during an electrical storm...
Just can't use it during an electrical storm...
wyone
Member
I think it is AWESOME.. but then again I am an electrician in my paying job. Where did you find the copper rod? I want to make something out of copper sections for my Dad, my mentor for Christmas and having issues finding much in the way of copper
Where did you find the copper rod? I want to make something out of copper sections for my Dad, my mentor for Christmas and having issues finding much in the way of copper
bluwolf
Member
You're on a roll with the metal pens Doc! Nice color combo, I wouldn't have thought about it, but it works great. Was the copper gummy to turn?
Mike
Mike
Ironwood
Member
Absolutely beautiful.
I really like the contrast between the copper and the resin blank.
Did you make the clip out of copper, or use the one from out of a copper cigar kit ?
I really like the contrast between the copper and the resin blank.
Did you make the clip out of copper, or use the one from out of a copper cigar kit ?
lwalper
Member
What do you use to keep the copper from tarnishing?
Doc, that is an awesome pen, fantastic work as always.
wizard
Member
Thank you all for the kind comments and encouragement! Doc
Pete, I use 3 coats of VHT metal lacquer from Caswell Plating. Very durable.
Yep!...Gummy...gummed out the flutes on the drill....had to uncurl them from the bit...
Clip from a satin copper cigar kit
Leslie, I etched the copper and immediately follow that with 3 coats of VHT metal lacquer from Caswell Plating. Very durable finish. No tarnish
Bob, the clip is from a satin cigar kit
Pete, I use 3 coats of VHT metal lacquer from Caswell Plating. Very durable.
Yep!...Gummy...gummed out the flutes on the drill....had to uncurl them from the bit...
Clip from a satin copper cigar kit
Leslie, I etched the copper and immediately follow that with 3 coats of VHT metal lacquer from Caswell Plating. Very durable finish. No tarnish
mikespenturningz
Member
Wow beautiful work. Love the looks of this pen..
BayouPenturner
Member
beautiful
lwalper
Member
VHT lacquer -- THANKS
wizard
Member
wyone
Member
Very pretty
OZturner
Member
I think it is AWESOME.. but then again I am an electrician in my paying job.
Mitch, not wanting to hijack, Doc's thread.
I believe that in the States, you can purchase Copper Lightning Earth rods, similar to what we use in Australia, to earth the wiring for our houses.
The regulations were changes some years ago from earthing on a water supply line to having to have a seperate copper rod driven into the ground and to have the earth connections attached to it.
From Memory, it is probably a little excessive in diameter to be used for pens, But worthy of an enquiry, for what it's worth.
Regards
Brian.
OZturner
Member
Outstanding Pen, Doc
Fantastic Copper Blank, and Superb Blank from Eugene.
Great Line, Proportions and Profile.
Excellent Fit and Finish, your attention to treatment of the Metal, is Terrific.
An Awesome Pen.
Brian.
Fantastic Copper Blank, and Superb Blank from Eugene.
Great Line, Proportions and Profile.
Excellent Fit and Finish, your attention to treatment of the Metal, is Terrific.
An Awesome Pen.
Brian.
ElMostro
Member
Just wanted to add a picture...prettiest part that made the pen was Eugene's blank
In that last pic, from far it looks like you are entering a cave with emerald water in the center and the sun reflecting in the background. Love it!
wyone
Member
Brian,
I am actually an electrician, and use ground rods on a regular basis. They are only copper clad with a steel core though.
I am actually an electrician, and use ground rods on a regular basis. They are only copper clad with a steel core though.
wizard
Member
Brian,
I am actually an electrician, and use ground rods on a regular basis. They are only copper clad with a steel core though.
Mitch,
I'm so sorry... I just noticed you asked for this... This is where I get my copper rod from. I included the order page as well as the guide to selecting from different types of copper rod/alloy.
Regards,
Doc
Order Copper 101 Round in Small Quantities at OnlineMetals.com
Guide to Buying Copper Online | Online Metals Guide to Selecting Metals for Your Project
Tom T
Member
Great pen for sure. Top of the top. Thank you for sharing all the pen making of the information. You are very kind.
