Perfect Fits

[VisExp]

I've been having fits with my finishes on wood pens the last couple days, so I decided to try a few PR pens. They are all from Dawn at Exotic Blanks. In order of appearance, Ancient Mars, Alchemy, Golden Dawn and Uni Pink. It's hard to choose a favorite. They are all really beautiful. I plan on donating the Uni Pink to a charity event to raise funds for Cancer Research.

 

[Mack C.]

Hi Keith; My favourite kits. You have really done them justice!

That Dawn is something else (in a good way) with PR. I conversed with her last week. I would so much like to show my Burnt Copper Baron here, but I don't want to hijack your thread!

You've just given me another pen to turn. Thank you, Sir!

 

[RAdams]

very elegant pens. those are outstanding! man you guys make me wanna quit posting pics. lol

 

[aggromere]

Yes, very nice pens. I just ordered 10 of those kits. Was gonna make some pen and pencil sets. A neighbor has a hair and nail salon and I have a display of pens in there but only sell 1 or 2 a month. I think something smaller with no cap might appeal to the ladies more than my sedonas and cigar pens.

 

[BRobbins629]

And perfect turning. Nice stuff.

 

[JohnU]

Wow, those turned out real nice. I think Im liking the Golden Dawn the best but then again the Ancient Mars is calling me too, but the Alchemy....I give up! Nice job!

 

[Rollerbob]

Very nicely done, indeed. Help me out...what kits are those?

 

[VisExp]

Very nicely done, indeed. Help me out...what kits are those?

Bob, the kits are called Perfect Fit Convertibles. They are a really nice ballpoint pen and they can be converted to a pencil. I got these from Bernie @ Beartooth Woods.

They are pretty simple to make, but they do require the turning of a tenon where the center band fits. You basically turn part of the blank all the way down to the tube. The trick is then to make sure that the bit that is left is the same diameter as the center band.

 

[Rollerbob]

Thanks Keith. Gotta have me some of those. Sounds like some of the Euros where you have turn a tenon. Really nice looking on those blanks!!

 

[wdcav1952]

Keith,

At first I was shocked not to see any segmenting. :wink: I have always felt that Dawn's blanks are all the embellishment a pen kit needs, and you have proved that in a big way! Excellent work!!

 

[DCBluesman]

Beautiful work, Keith. You turned those awesome blanks into beautiful writing instruments!

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

What Lou said!

 

[mbroberg]

Great looking pens!

 

[rjwolfe3]

Wow those are sweet - I really need to find time to get in the shop and turn the ones that I bought from her.

 

[Dalecamino]

All very nice Keith ! Awesome job by both of you .

 

[Kaspar]

... In order of appearance, ... Golden Dawn, Alchemy ...

You sure you don't have those two backwards? The Alchemy has the gray, doesn't it?

Those are awesome pens, in any case. Esp, the ancient Mars, and what I believe to be the Golden Dawn.

I should have a closed end Ancient Mars to show in a few days. If it's anything like yours, I can't wait to finish it.

 

[desertyellow]

You should be very proud.
Nice bunch!

 

[artme]

Takes a master such as you keith to turn a great blank into an extraordinary pen.

Beautiful work!!:star::star::star::star:

 

[cnirenberg]

Keith,
I love 'em. What I like about this is you can now visualize what these blanks will look like when completed (We can only hope). I have't tried out this pen kit, but I love what I see. Of course what is a salad without the dressing? The blanks are outstanding, and I can't wait to dig in!

 

[VisExp]

Thanks for the kind words everyone :biggrin:

You sure you don't have those two backwards? The Alchemy has the gray, doesn't it?

Good eye, I got them mixed up :redface: I've edited my original post. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[johncrane]

Great looking kit, it's been around for some time now! your work has made them look great.

 

[mitchm]

Keith, great work on stunning blanks!! BAIE MOOI!!

 

[mickr]

I have always liked the Perfect Fits, but rarely see them here..these look great

 

[broitblat]

Very nice work on the pens and the photos.

-Barry

 

[VisExp]

Keith, great work on stunning blanks!! BAIE MOOI!!

Baie dankie, Mike :biggrin:

 

[toolcrazy]

Perfect matches for the Perfect Fits.

One of my fave ballpoint kits.

 

[Ligget]

I need to try those kits now, great turning and photograph, each one could be a contender for the home page pic!

 

[B727phixer]

Awesome work!

 

[PR_Princess]

What no laminations??? This surely can't be the real Keith. It must be a doppelganger!!!

You did a marvelous job on these Keith! Those blanks really do "fit" on those kits, and of course they are turned "perfect"ly! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

BTW, have you ever thought of becoming my "official" photographer???:wink:

 

[VisExp]

What no laminations??? This surely can't be the real Keith. It must be a doppelganger!!!

You did a marvelous job on these Keith! Those blanks really do "fit" on those kits, and of course they are turned "perfect"ly! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

BTW, have you ever thought of becoming my "official" photographer???:wink:

Thanks Dawn Your blanks make it easy to look good :biggrin:

I'd be happy to be your "official" photographer. The next time you have a red carpet function be sure to let me know and I'll be there :biggrin:

Just kidding, if you need any pictures of any blanks I'd be happy to do it for you.