I don't make many slimlines; this shows how I like to make them when I do. . The wood on both pens is Cocobolo. . These are Berea kits.
Probably others do a similar modification. . I can't remember if I copied anyone else's design, and if I did, who that was.
I apologize for the photo having some grunge/dust in it. . Don't take many photos and don't like dusting !!
The lower barrel is made as usual but oversized and with parallel sides towards the top end. . I cut the upper barrel about an inch longer than the normal length and shape it to overlap the lower barrel. . In the overlap region, I bore it out just enough to form a sliding fit over the lower barrel. . I don't use the center band. . The finished pen pulls apart in the usual way to replace the Cross refill.
Finished by burnishing and then using some nitrocellulose followed by more burnishing ( ... it has been few years since I made these.).
Just thought I would show as a little contribution to help relieve some of the collective boredom
Probably others do a similar modification. . I can't remember if I copied anyone else's design, and if I did, who that was.
I apologize for the photo having some grunge/dust in it. . Don't take many photos and don't like dusting !!
The lower barrel is made as usual but oversized and with parallel sides towards the top end. . I cut the upper barrel about an inch longer than the normal length and shape it to overlap the lower barrel. . In the overlap region, I bore it out just enough to form a sliding fit over the lower barrel. . I don't use the center band. . The finished pen pulls apart in the usual way to replace the Cross refill.
Finished by burnishing and then using some nitrocellulose followed by more burnishing ( ... it has been few years since I made these.).
Just thought I would show as a little contribution to help relieve some of the collective boredom
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