austing458
Member
my newest pen... what do y'all think?
it made of hickory if you were wondering..
it made of hickory if you were wondering..
for those of you that golf......
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rjwolfe3
Member
Awesome is what I think! My father in law would love one.
PrinterTom
Member
Really cool...how does it feel in your hand when writing?
austing458
Member
ummm... it's not too weird but it is very different. you have to hold it kind of low on the pen. i actually had to extend the lower barrel to make the tee look correctly scaled but the ball does feel different, not as bad as you might think though. turned out a lot better that i thought it would have. (it's my first "look-a-like" pen)
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BigguyZ
Member
Very Cool!
Though I would say the ball should be the other side up. But I know a golfer or 10 who would like that.
Though I would say the ball should be the other side up. But I know a golfer or 10 who would like that.
glycerine
Member
That's super cool! And I'm not even a golfer!
austing458
Member
im not a golfer either but my brother is and i got bored...
and i know the ball is upside down...(my bad) lol
if anyone would like to purchase one just let me know...
austing458@gmail.com
and i know the ball is upside down...(my bad) lol
if anyone would like to purchase one just let me know...
austing458@gmail.com
Caden_Hrabak
Member
Thats so cool 
how did you attatch the ball CA glue or did you drill into it and have a long tube?
how did you attatch the ball CA glue or did you drill into it and have a long tube?austing458
Member
i drilled through the middle of the ball and used it as the upper barrel.
seamus7227
Member
Very creative!!! Nice job
austing458
Member
this is how it is put together...
Steve Busey
Member
Cool! While your puttering around with the idea, you should make fore of them! :biggrin::tongue::redface::frown:
Stick Rounder
Member
Very cool pen!
Caden_Hrabak
Member
1 other question is there a hole where the ball and the stand meet? because that looks like alot of extra tube that seems to Vanish
austing458
Member
yeah, about 1/2 inchf.....
the bottom barrel is extra long for both scaling problems and so the tube can be hidden....
the bottom barrel is extra long for both scaling problems and so the tube can be hidden....
Caden_Hrabak
Member
I am so trying this when i get home i think both my grandpa and my dad would love it kudos to you mate.
i think both my grandpa and my dad would love it kudos to you mate.austing458
Member
remember when drilling the ball drill only 1.5" in or it will drill through the ball.(which is only 1.62" tall) and you will need to trim the bottom of the top tube a little. (trim it to fit) have fun and it is just one big guess and check process!!
and if you do make one be sure to post a picture of it on this thread!!!
and if you do make one be sure to post a picture of it on this thread!!!
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ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
GREAT job, Austin!!!!
The overall length of a slimline from top of nib to top of refill is 3.8". You COULD use 7mm tubing to make the "tee" up to 2.5 inches long, if you wanted to. Then, you would not have to drill as deep and the pen might be easier to use to write.
Just some design thoughts!!!
The overall length of a slimline from top of nib to top of refill is 3.8". You COULD use 7mm tubing to make the "tee" up to 2.5 inches long, if you wanted to. Then, you would not have to drill as deep and the pen might be easier to use to write.
Just some design thoughts!!!
austing458
Member
great idea but that would mean i would have to go out and buy more tubing and i can just do this for the price of the kit. but thanks for the ideas. btw do you like golf?...lol
Caden_Hrabak
Member
I do D
Dausting458
Member
well thanks for al of the positive feedback guys!!!!!!
back to the lathe for some more fun...i wonder what i'll do next???
back to the lathe for some more fun...i wonder what i'll do next???