Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Eric (Buzzzz4) sent me this blank. Blue/Green metalic, changes with light direction, kind of like chameleon colors. It has a clip sent to me by Jon Piper (GoodTurns) Thanks Eric & Jon! Thanks to all for looking!
Thank you!That's really nice looking!
THAT'S the word! Velvet :biggrin: Thanks Eric!Very nice! Love how it all came together. What is neat about these blanks is that they have a velvet look to them.
Thanks Seamus! The nib IS aluminum and, I most always get the blank drilled to exact depth for the refill to fit without a spring. If I hiccup or have a muscle spasm:redface: and, drill too deep, I have a yellow kitchen sponge to cut a piece off and, stuff it in there. So far, that's happened twice and, it really works out. Hope this answers your questions.I like it! What is the nib? Aluminum? and for all you guys making these closed end pens, if they are kitless, where are you getting that little spring that goes in the end of the lower barrel that pushes on the ink refill?
Thank you!Very nice
Thanks Chris!yea that looks basic......NOT. Super nice pen.
Thanks Ken, but, compared to yours, it is very much basic:redface:I'm going to have to agree with the above - that doesn't look like a 'basic' pen to me. Beautiful work there, and the material is gorgeous. Nicely done!
Ken
Thanks Allan!You nailed the perfect pen for that blank. Flawless.
If I hiccup or have a muscle spasm:redface: and, drill too deep, I have a yellow kitchen sponge to cut a piece off and, stuff it in there. So far, that's happened twice and, it really works out. Hope this answers your questions.
Thank you Hans. I'm adding some photos to answer your questions. I use the mm8x.75 tap & die to attach the finial.Neat Chuck! How is the finial attached? What does it look like? Does it have an indention? Or is it straight across? Good stuff regardless!
Marla, it may be a long time before she misses the sponge.:biggrin: But, I had to have it. Thank you for the comments. Sorry, I can't slow down so, you all better hurry!If I hiccup or have a muscle spasm:redface: and, drill too deep, I have a yellow kitchen sponge to cut a piece off and, stuff it in there. So far, that's happened twice and, it really works out. Hope this answers your questions.[/qu
What does your wife say about the missing sponges? :wink:
Beautiful pen!! You need to slow down a little and let the rest of us catch up!!
Thanks Mike! This is all YOUR fault :biggrin:What Marla said:biggrin:
Thank you Doc! BTW, the sponge is not an original idea. Another member posted it in a discussion. Cannot remember who it was. But, it works.Basic Homemade Pen....hmmmm..not very basic looking to me!! That is an absolutely great looking kitless pen and you did a most outstanding job on it!! LOL....interesting use for sponges..
Doc
Thanks Chris. It really is not as difficult as it would appear to be. This is a basic pen.:wink:BASIC?!? Well then I'm making pens in the Super Basic category...
Nice work!
Chris
SPRINGS? Thanks Hans. I'm thinking, when I start failing to drill to exact depth and, use up the sponge, I'll start on another sponge.:biggrin: I appreciate the tip .Hey, another answer to Seamus' question. I got my springs from Elliot Landes. Got the short ones.
Thanks for your comments. As for the finial, I have done the glue in on a couple of pens but, I have the tap & die set and, I like to use them. It's kind of like a bonus challenge. Also, can replace the clip if necessary.I think you have the basics down, I would think that threading the finial would be overkill as you can just turn it to inside diameter of the tube and glue it in. Be alot simpler I would think(of course I would say this as I dont have nor know how to use a tap and die set) nor do I have a closed end mandrel. but I have an idea for that also. I like it
I think you have the basics down, I would think that threading the finial would be overkill as you can just turn it to inside diameter of the tube and glue it in. Be alot simpler I would think(of course I would say this as I dont have nor know how to use a tap and die set) nor do I have a closed end mandrel. but I have an idea for that also. I like it
Don't need to live next door to learn. Check out the library for a tutorial by George(Texatdurango) A different way to make a pen (Title may not be exactly as I stated it) General idea.I am way miissing the point. I am in awe of these things and hope to get to that point of craftsmanship. Never occurred to me that you would need to replace the clip. I don't take it any of it the wrong way. I am all about learning and wished I lived next door to all of you. That way I could put my hands on this stuff and really learn.
Thanks Toni!A great looking pen!!
There is a guest room here Roy. And, we're having a meeting (of sorts) here next Saturday. You won't learn much from me but, the Two Mikes will be here:biggrin: And, it IS a basic pen:wink: Thank you for the compliment :biggrin:Looks like I might have to move back home, so I can learn from the likes of Mike and now Chuck. Your idea of basic and mine aren't even close.