76winger
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This is only my second laser-cut body and first from Laserlinez. I think it came out pretty good overall, but I think I'll try coating the inside with black paint before gluing the tube in next time.
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jaeger
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Nice work on the lazer pen. I haven't tried one, but I don't like to paint if I don't really feel that I have to.
I think I would skip the black paint and instead try to fill with some CA while sanding. I think once everything is filled in, a light sanding and a nice finish will go a long way.
How do you like the click mechanism on this style. I haven't tried this style of click yet either.
I think I would skip the black paint and instead try to fill with some CA while sanding. I think once everything is filled in, a light sanding and a nice finish will go a long way.
How do you like the click mechanism on this style. I haven't tried this style of click yet either.
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woodgraver
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I think it looks great!
I guess I'm always looking for a shortcut, I just mixed some dye with 5 min epoxy and it worked great. I've made a few laser cut pen kits this way and it seems to work for me.
I also ordered 10 of these click pen kits and find that most people like the twist mechanism over the click, I am in that camp too.
I guess I'm always looking for a shortcut, I just mixed some dye with 5 min epoxy and it worked great. I've made a few laser cut pen kits this way and it seems to work for me.
I also ordered 10 of these click pen kits and find that most people like the twist mechanism over the click, I am in that camp too.
Looks great. I've done several with that blank. Nice job.
76winger
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The click mechanism works great (just remember to put it in before you press on the top collar (yes experience)).
As far as a preference, I like the action of the click version, however I like the appearance of the twist versions better.