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This is a Panache rollerball desk pen in black, from CSUSA. The blank is a hybrid cast by my friend Dennis. He used a stick he picked up at the hotel we had our sales meeting at. Unfortunately, all the resin turned off the upper body. But it doesn't look bad. I sanded it to 600 and used Pens Plus.
 

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Jim,
These hybrid blanks are just gorgeous.
It makes me want to get into casting.
Dave
Thanks Dave! Jim always complains about the resin I use until he finishes turning the blanks I make 😅

I fully endorse getting into casting. Honestly, it probably won't save you any money in the long run but you'll be able to make custom colors and hybrids very easily. I use a modified paint pressure-pot from harbor freight - if you've got an air compressor the pot would be the only other thing you're need to do what I do.
 

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Thanks Dave! Jim always complains about the resin I use until he finishes turning the blanks I make 😅

I fully endorse getting into casting. Honestly, it probably won't save you any money in the long run but you'll be able to make custom colors and hybrids very easily. I use a modified paint pressure-pot from harbor freight - if you've got an air compressor the pot would be the only other thing you're need to do what I do.
Thanks. I have two compressors, however, the one that is most suited for casting is visiting my son - along with about 25% of my other tools - so far. :) - Dave
 

qquake

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Thanks Dave! Jim always complains about the resin I use until he finishes turning the blanks I make 😅

I fully endorse getting into casting. Honestly, it probably won't save you any money in the long run but you'll be able to make custom colors and hybrids very easily. I use a modified paint pressure-pot from harbor freight - if you've got an air compressor the pot would be the only other thing you're need to do what I do.
I even had shavings in my shower!
 

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This is a Panache rollerball desk pen in black, from CSUSA. The blank is a hybrid cast by my friend Dennis. He used a stick he picked up at the hotel we had our sales meeting at. Unfortunately, all the resin turned off the upper body. But it doesn't look bad. I sanded it to 600 and used Pens Plus.
Another great looking Pen. Although I prefer Natural wooden blanks I admire your work and look forward to seeing your posts.
 

derekdd

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If you fellas are interested in the Panache kit, Craft Supplies is currently closing them out at a pretty good discount.

Not sure who else carries them, but that source is drying up.
 
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