wiz9777
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It was never ment to be pretty, but it doesn't leak and I learned how to do it without having the proper mandrels. I used my blank drilling chuck to hold it while I turned it. Not to smart, but for a "see if I can do it" project, it worked. The first section was much better, but it snapped. This section I had to try to turn it to fit. I used the nib and feed from my Kaweco sport, everything else I made from spare blanks. It is an eyedropper fountain pen. I actually liked doing this project enough that I am going to order some Kaweco calligraphy nibs and make some proper ones. And yes, I will try to make a cap for the next one. But first I will get some steel rod to make a mandrel.
BTW... I got my lathe 3 weeks ago and never used one before, or a tap and die set for that matter. When I got it, I made 3 tycoon pens. Then I made a small segmented fruit bowl. Finally this project. I can't wait to get good at this, so my wife can cast some silver parts for my pens. She is a very talented jeweler and has carved some very ornate rings. It won't take much transfer that skill to making parts for my pens.
Thanks in advance for any comments or criticisms. It's how I learn.
BTW... I got my lathe 3 weeks ago and never used one before, or a tap and die set for that matter. When I got it, I made 3 tycoon pens. Then I made a small segmented fruit bowl. Finally this project. I can't wait to get good at this, so my wife can cast some silver parts for my pens. She is a very talented jeweler and has carved some very ornate rings. It won't take much transfer that skill to making parts for my pens.
Thanks in advance for any comments or criticisms. It's how I learn.