Looks great. Was it laser engraved and powder coated?
It was actually not laser engraved. It was engraved with a tool in my CNC. Haven't powder coated it either. I am a believer that the copper should be allowed to patina if that is what the recipient wants. They can clean it or let it turn colors....
You're getting pretty good at this stuff Fred. Nice layout and execution.
Thanks Bruce! That means a lot coming from you.... After all, you are to blame!!! :biggrin:
Very sweet!!!! All you need is a star at the top of the anchor and my address. Enjoy your retirement shipmate!!
-Dave
That can be arranged Dave. I plan to make many different styles of these. I have a process down now to convert graphics and such so different designs should be possible. The hardest part was getting the alignment correctly! Did you know the cartridges are not a constant diameter?!
Too cool Fred. Glad to see this develop. Nice new hobby to have in retirement:biggrin: The pen looks great.
I am definitely having fun Chuck! I don't know how long I can last with doing this full time but we are surely trying!!
That is FANTASTIC! I would love to know some of the details of how you did it and what you used? I would also like to know if you would consider doing this type of work for a fee? Very impressive!
Jim
The cartridge is a Winchester 308 that was placed in my 4th axis of my CNC and the design was cut into the cartridge with my engraving tool. Multiple designs are possible. After it comes out of my CNC I buff it to remove any remaining brass particles.
The bullet is a real 30 caliber slug. It is drilled out to fit the Cross ballpoint refill and lead melted from the slug. It is then assembled.
Is that what you were looking for?