1st aluminum pen

[hanau]

Been awhile since I made a pen.
Decided to make a aluminum Atrax pen.
This is my first attempt on making a metal pen.
I learned a few things while doing this, using boring bars since I didn't have correct drill bits.
Figured out that i need to invest in more drill bits (mm and letter bits)
Didn't have any aluminum polish just tumbled it in walnut and buffed.

The atrax weighs 2 oz.

 

[magpens]

I like that very much !! ... Gonna have to try making an aluminum pen myself now that I've seen yours !

When you say "tumbled it in walnut", do you mean walnut chips ? ... or oil ?

 

[Bean_Counter]

Very sharp!

 

[hanau]

I like that very much !! ... Gonna have to try making an aluminum pen myself now that I've seen yours !

When you say "tumbled it in walnut", do you mean walnut chips ? ... or oil ?

thanks.

I used fine grade walnut shells media in a vibratory tumbler. i could of sanded it but wanted to see the effects of the tumbler.

Fine Grade Walnut Shell Blast Media - Harbor Freight Tools

 

[wob50]

John that is awesome

 

[Tom T]

Great looking pen.

 

[keithbyrd]

very nice - looks good on the atrax kit! the way you polished it makes it look anodized

 

[mark james]

Excellent pen, John!

I especially like the contrast between the "Shiny" sections and the "Brushed" sections. My terms may be a bit incorrect, but you see my intent.

Very nice!!!

 

[wyone]

I agree.. the contrast really makes the pen!

 

[hanau]

Thanks all, Thought it would of been a lot heavier than it turned out.
just a little heavier than a bolt action pen i have with antler.

I wanted to polish it all the way to make the chrome but glad I didn't.