Turning a Custom Finial Video

[Dan Masshardt]

Awhile ago, I started a thread with pics on how I turn a custom finial insert for rollerball / fountain pens.

I needed to do one yesterday so I decided to video it.

If you've wanted to do one but didn't know how, you can check it out.

I know the video isn't that great quality - it's my first attempt - but hopefully someone finds the information useful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZJ4_Hd-7do

If you can't link to it, just search youtube for 'turning a custom pen finial'

I know other folks go about it differently. Feel free to offer your own tips and procedure if you'd like...

 

[rholiday]

Nice video!

 

[mark james]

Excellent video Dan!

After you did the tutorial/thread, a member in the Ohio Chapter (Argo13) did a demo (referencing your instructions).

At that time this was on my list of "to learns." Now I regularly include custom finials and really like the appearance.

Well done.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Excellent video Dan! After you did the tutorial/thread, a member in the Ohio Chapter (Argo13) did a demo (referencing your instructions). At that time this was on my list of "to learns." Now I regularly include custom finials and really like the appearance. Well done.

I remember you saying that now but had forgotten about it. I'm glad it's been helpful.

 

[eharri446]

Very nicely done.

You kept it short, simple and to the point. So of these videos can be fairly boring with more talking than doing.

 

[Sappheiros]

I've been wanting something like this. Added to my watch when I get home list!

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Very nicely done. You kept it short, simple and to the point. So of these videos can be fairly boring with more talking than doing.

I was just thinking that earlier. Some videos are good but so long.

I cut out sanding and finish which would have added 3 or more boring minutes.

 

[JimB]

Great video Dan. I like the fact that you didn't fill it with nonsense. I've never done what you demonstrated but now I know how to do it. Thanks for sharing.

 

[gimpy]

Thanks Dan.....Nice job on the video too

 

[CREID]

Nice job Dan.

 

[Jim15]

Thanks for sharing, Dan.

 

[TattooedTurner]

Thank you for the video. I'm going to try this on my next fountain pen, it's a nice custom touch.

 

[OZturner]

Excellent Video, Dan.
Precise, Concise, and Informative.
Love your Workshop, so much room! and your recently purchased Dental Work Light looks very Professional, "Open Wide This won't Hurt a Bit"
Great Work,
Brian.