Hi all, new member to the forum here. I've turned quite a few "Statesman" pen kits, and want to try going "kitless". I have a metal turning lathe, and can cast. So I'm thinking about casting the "jewelry" to final size for all but the machine threaded or push fit sections (silver most likely), leaving those part near-net, then machining them.
However, the one thing I DON'T want to get into manufacturing is the feedtube assembly for the nib. I want to start with a nib assembly that, at worst, I just have to tap an internal thread into the grip for the nib+plastic nib parts. Then plug in a standard "universal" size ink reservoir. I do want a high quality nib.
On nibs.com they show some Pelikan nibs. But looking at the rear of these, they clearly don't go right to the cartridge/reservoir, but instead must interface with some other part "not sold seperately". What do you all suggest?
However, the one thing I DON'T want to get into manufacturing is the feedtube assembly for the nib. I want to start with a nib assembly that, at worst, I just have to tap an internal thread into the grip for the nib+plastic nib parts. Then plug in a standard "universal" size ink reservoir. I do want a high quality nib.
On nibs.com they show some Pelikan nibs. But looking at the rear of these, they clearly don't go right to the cartridge/reservoir, but instead must interface with some other part "not sold seperately". What do you all suggest?
