Masur Birch - Dbl closed-end, hidden clip

[MartinPens]

I used a minimal of hardware to enhance the elegance. Amazing wood. I'm proud of this one. I really took my time and gave attention to detail.

Martin

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

I Dbl like it....:biggrin:

 

[ThomJ]

Thats beautiful.............................in my dreams pens like that dwell

 

[spnemo]

Very nice!

 

[hewunch]

Did a great job! And you are right the timber deserves it!

 

[CaptG]

Very nice. That is one sweet looking pen.

 

[MarkHix]

great looking pen

 

[thewishman]

Classy and elegant. It is so easy to go overboard with a closed end, you made a sweet one.

 

[fsyxxx]

Wow!

 

[Jim15]

That's outstanding work.

 

[witz1976]

oooh. I like this one, very nice use of the wood!

 

[arioux]

I really took my time and gave attention to detail.

This line says it all. Great job. And great message to all pen turner, that your time and you'll be rewarded.

 

[mrburls]

Very nice Martin, has a great look to it.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[johncrane]

Great looking pen Martin! your extra work has really payed off,well done.

 

[bricketts528]

That's a beautiful pen! I love the wood!

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Great looking pen. I want to do the hidden clip but I am scerd.

 

[MartinPens]

Thanks and credit

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the comments. I haven't been on or made a pen for a while, so it's nice to be back.

My thanks also to Joe (shadetree_1) for the Masur Birch. Excellent pieces.

As far as the hidden clip goes - It seems to improve with each on I do. I have had some real disasters including CA glue coming out the insert hole and getting glue all over the clip/pen and gluing my fingers to the pen itself. But... with each disaster comes learning, so just dive on in! I use a Dremmel to make the small hole and to shave and shape the clip.

Thanks again, Joe

Martin

 

[wiset1]

so much love went into this pen. Great lines and overall look, if I could change one thing it would be to remove the clip...respectfully. The line are so dynamic with the grain and tone...

 

[airrat]

Great way to show that wood off. Fantastic!

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

Great job all around. Lovin' that Masur Birch.

 

[Rangertrek]

Very nice, really like the wood. DBl good job on the closed ends.

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Really great work here. The only thing that I would alter is substituting the CB with a constrasting 'wooden' band or other alternate material.

 

[shadetree_1]

You are a real craftsman my friend and you made my wood look fantastic !!!!!!! I love it when I see my wood turned in to beauty !!!
Joe THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Whaler]

That is beautiful.

 

[MartinPens]

Really great work here. The only thing that I would alter is substituting the CB with a constrasting 'wooden' band or other alternate material.

I so agree. I really want to get rid of the plastic parts all together. Would love that black band to be Ebony. Still hunting solutions. I know I can build around it to hide it, but I don't want to increase the diameter of the pen. Do you know of any resources?
Martin

 

[MartinPens]

Center Band Alternative

Really great work here. The only thing that I would alter is substituting the CB with a constrasting 'wooden' band or other alternate material.

I've included a photo of the Churchill parts. I use the tubes. The clip. The nib and nib trim ring.
I alter the center band by removing the black and gold rings and gently turning off some of the black plastic so it will press easily. I also replace the nib holder with a solid gold metal nib holder. (the plastic/gold metal nib holders are defective and will eventually snap) Berea Hardwoods is the only place I've found that sells this kit with the solid nib holders.

Q - Does anyone know of an alternative to the center band without increasing the diameter of the pen? I need a metal threaded center band to fit the nib holder that is "bandless". If I could find such a thing it would really open up the possibilities! Anyone want to make some on their metal lathe??

Martin

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Martin
I wish that I had a lead in regards to altering the CB. I completely forgot about the coupler design being part of the CB. Was thinking of the one piece design like the cigar style pens. Now you have me thinking...

 

[Nickfff]

Very nice!

What technique did you use for the hidden clip?

I have found using Russ F's technique the area above the clip gets very weak and sometimes creates a slight hairline fracture...

How robust is the clip?

 

[seamus7227]

That turned out well Martin! Very Sharp!!

 

[JMT]

A) Amazing. Fantastic job.
B) The is *exactly* the type of clip and mounting I have been wanting to do. If you have a recommendation on a 'how to' guide, I would be very thank full.

Again....fantastic job.
Cheers,
John

 

[David Keller]

Lovely work with a very nice bit of wood.

 

[CSue]

Stunning!

 

[MartinPens]

Very nice!

What technique did you use for the hidden clip?

I have found using Russ F's technique the area above the clip gets very weak and sometimes creates a slight hairline fracture...

How robust is the clip?

A) Amazing. Fantastic job.
B) The is *exactly* the type of clip and mounting I have been wanting to do. If you have a recommendation on a 'how to' guide, I would be very thank full.

Again....fantastic job.
Cheers,
John

I started with Russ's tutorial in the library. 2009 Articles "Invisible Clip for the Jr. Emperor."

I have tweaked it from there. I haven't had any problems with fractures up to this point.

I make my hole (small slot) with a Dremmel. This has helped tremendously. I can also make fine adjustments in shaving the clip down using the Dremmel. Once I get the clip in place, I pack the inside area where the clip comes in with find wood shavings and add a couple/few drops of CA glue - *holding the cap at an angle so that the glue will not come out of the slot I have cut**

If I can, I'll make a video tutorial and post it on Youtube.

Martin

 

[wizard]

Beautiful pen!!!! Thank you for the explanations on the steps you used and the reference to the tutorial. Thank you for showing!!! Regards, Doc

 

[MartinPens]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the comments. I'm going to attempt a short video on the hidden clip process. Will post when it's completed. Happy Turning!!
Martin

 

[cnirenberg]

I love it. That's a beauty.

 

[rkimery]

:good: A beautiful work of art indeed!

 

[skiprat]

Just superb!!! When I first saw it, I thought it was a pen by Amos ( AKA WoodenInk ) Excellently done:biggrin:

 

[turbowagon]

Excellent pen! Masur birch is my second favorite wood, next to Birdseye Huon Pine burl.

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the comments. I'm going to attempt a short video on the hidden clip process. Will post when it's completed. Happy Turning!!
Martin

That would be awesome!

All I can think of when I imagine taking a dremel to a fnished pen is that scene in Wayne's World at the auto body shop where Garth scratches up a car accidentally with an impact wrench.

 

[spnemo]

I can't wait to see the video!