workinforwood
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Darn casing pens get better every year! Best thing is that whoever wins definitely earned it. There's no shame in loosing to some of these pens.
2011 Casing Challenge
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seamus7227
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you ain't lying Jeff, LOL, but thats what make this contest so fun! Its the anticipation of what the next person is gonna create. It challenges our brains to be creative
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I will agree with both of you. I think the ceativity has jumped a few notches. Even if you don't win you should be proud, as they are all fantastic looking pens
pfde4
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seamus7227
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where does the ink come out of? Very interesting idea! If it were a dual purpose item(write/shave)that would be cool as all get-out!!!
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The pen has to write. Now I may be real impressed if it was in blood
Sylvanite
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30-30-30-30-30 Pen
I'm slipping this one in under the wire. My original concept was quite different, but size constraints repeatedly sent me "back to the drawing board", and then I ran out of time. So, I had to simplify things to get the pen done by the deadline.
It's an all 30-cal pen. It's made from actual rifle cartridges in the following calibers:
This is the first cartridge pen I've done in a very long time that doesn't actually use a bullet. It gave me an excuse to break out the triple-start tap and die I picked up in a group buy here.
I hope you like it,
Eric
I'm slipping this one in under the wire. My original concept was quite different, but size constraints repeatedly sent me "back to the drawing board", and then I ran out of time. So, I had to simplify things to get the pen done by the deadline.
It's an all 30-cal pen. It's made from actual rifle cartridges in the following calibers:
- 7.62x39mm
- 7.62x51mm
- 308 Winchester
- 30-06 Springfield
- 300 Winchester Magnum
This is the first cartridge pen I've done in a very long time that doesn't actually use a bullet. It gave me an excuse to break out the triple-start tap and die I picked up in a group buy here.
I hope you like it,
Eric
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seamus7227
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Nice work Eric!! One of these days I'm gonna learn how to make those clips Very well executed. I'm curious about your threading, did you have to add any metal in order to cut the threads? Do you mind sharing?
Very well executed. I'm curious about your threading, did you have to add any metal in order to cut the threads? Do you mind sharing?
pfde4
Member
Very Nice
How Hell Eric. I've been working on a bullet fountain pen for myself. Haven't mastered threading the bullet as of yet. That is one cool ace pen dude:biggrin:
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Great job Eric. I haven't seen any of that fancy work since '69 I learned some of it while I was in. Great ideas.
Now, somebody PLEASE shut the door!!!
Now, somebody PLEASE shut the door!!!
Sylvanite
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The short answer is yes (or no, depending on how you look at it). Sorry for being cryptic, but the long answer involves something about the pen that I'm hoping somebody will notice.
Regards,
Eric
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bensoelberg
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My entry, thanks to Eric
Well, right on the heels of Eric's fabulous pens, I am posting my humble offer. Eric provided me with this kit because I had never made a casing pen before. I used curly maple and then dyed it red. Unfortunately, my picture is not super awesome. Thanks for the kit Eric, I really enjoyed making this pen and have had some positive feedback from all those who have seen it.
Well, right on the heels of Eric's fabulous pens, I am posting my humble offer. Eric provided me with this kit because I had never made a casing pen before. I used curly maple and then dyed it red. Unfortunately, my picture is not super awesome. Thanks for the kit Eric, I really enjoyed making this pen and have had some positive feedback from all those who have seen it.
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Looks really good for your first casing pen. I've been on a dying spree lately as i'm gonna show the local chapter how I do it. It really makes curly maple pop!!
Rfturner
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Eric That looks great it reminds me of what can be done on a lager scale with para cord. Just curious did you press in a fountain pen nib and housing from a classic kit?
johncrane
Member
Great looking pen Eric! the threaded case and clip are a stand out,i also love the knots and french hitching Awesome work as always.
seamus7227
Member
Is the lower barrel threaded section from a piece of solid brass? therefore allowing you to make the threads?
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Sylvanite
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I used a feed and nib (and a couple of thin trim rings) that I had in a leftover parts tray. I'm not sure where they originally came from - but it could have been a "classic" kit. I made a few long ago but don't anymore. The feed was loose, so I put a piece of shrink tube around it and compressed the case neck just enough for a snug fit.
Regards,
Eric
Sylvanite
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All the exposed brass, except for the pins in the clip, comes from shellcases. The finial and both centerband sections are from 300 WinMag brass. The bottom cap is from 308 Win brass. The clip sports 7.62x51mm case head, and the nib grip section started as a 7.62x39mm case.
I hope that answers your question,
Eric
P.S. Yes, the answer is hidden in there. Thanks for the interest. :biggrin:
Curly
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I believe you threaded the magnum band at the base of the cases. Extra thick with a clean edge to start the threads at.
seamus7227
Member
seems plausible!
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BigShed
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One more for good measure.
Most elements of gun/bullet incorporated in the one pen.
American walnut to represent the gun stock, home brew resin/aluminium powder/black pigment composite to represent the barrel. three .308 casings and .30 projectile.
Clip and finial powder coated black, just for something different.
Most elements of gun/bullet incorporated in the one pen.
Clip and finial powder coated black, just for something different.
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Sylvanite
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Bzzz! Sorry, wrong - but thanks for playing!
Seriously though, that's a good guess. That would be a possible solution, but I chose a different one. Here's another hint. There's something in my original description that is missing from my previous post.
Regards,
Eric
Curly
Member
The 30-06 case was used and if I'm still wrong you'd better tell us before someone comes a huntin' fer ya!
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Another winner Fred! Nicely crafted pen.
Sylvanite
Member
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!.
Yes, I threaded a short section of 30-06 case head inside and out to be the join between the 300 WinMag centerband and the 7.62x39mm grip.
Since I have a thread describing this pen over in SOYP, I'll post the details there.
Thanks for playing,
Eric
USAFVET98
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Its not much but its all I got for now..
I turned this one for my dad and thought it came out pretty good.
It is the PSI shot shell roller ball kit. I wanted the cap to really resemble a shot shell while being unique as well so I used a nice piece of Buffalo horn. For the base, he loves Cocobolo so I found a highly figured piece in my collection and cut this part out of the middle.
I dont have the fancy tools some of you have and since I was going to post this anyway, might as well be here with this amazing display artistic brilliance.
We here it is, hope ya like it..
I turned this one for my dad and thought it came out pretty good.
It is the PSI shot shell roller ball kit. I wanted the cap to really resemble a shot shell while being unique as well so I used a nice piece of Buffalo horn. For the base, he loves Cocobolo so I found a highly figured piece in my collection and cut this part out of the middle.
I dont have the fancy tools some of you have and since I was going to post this anyway, might as well be here with this amazing display artistic brilliance.
We here it is, hope ya like it..
johncrane
Member
My 1st Entry
308 bullet Click Pen in Jungle Camo!
The Clip i made using a 308 case,
Then the Clip was recessed into the Bullet
The Clicker top i recessed a used primer into it
The middle of the bullet was threaded to change the refill, This was So much fun!:biggrin:
308 bullet Click Pen in Jungle Camo!
The Clip i made using a 308 case,
Then the Clip was recessed into the Bullet
The Clicker top i recessed a used primer into it
The middle of the bullet was threaded to change the refill, This was So much fun!:biggrin:
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johncrane
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My 2nd Entry
This pen is a bit different than the first pen It has the same 308 bullet and Click Mechanism the clip is attached different and has a different handle,the handles are silver solder,all the bushings or joiners where sized to a 10mm brass tube,the blank is Black with Gold Matrix, from R & B Crafts.
This pen is a bit different than the first pen It has the same 308 bullet and Click Mechanism the clip is attached different and has a different handle,the handles are silver solder,all the bushings or joiners where sized to a 10mm brass tube,the blank is Black with Gold Matrix, from R & B Crafts.
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johncrane
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3rd entry
My 3rd pen is the same 308 bullet Click Mechanism, the 308 works well for this size pen,again another bayonet clip which is a bit different,another good thing these clips make great letter openers, the blank on this pen is a see thru Cactus, which i cast in Barnes Easy Cast Clear, in the some of the photos you will see our flag, this is a sticker put on the refill, a bit of fun
The blank was drilled using a 10mm drill then sanded and polished to a gloss then flooded with thin CA then sanded again,placed on a steel rod turned and finish to size, then i polished the inside to a gloss finish. the best part of this is taking Part in the CASING CHALLENGE!!!:biggrin:
My 3rd pen is the same 308 bullet Click Mechanism, the 308 works well for this size pen,again another bayonet clip which is a bit different,another good thing these clips make great letter openers, the blank on this pen is a see thru Cactus, which i cast in Barnes Easy Cast Clear, in the some of the photos you will see our flag, this is a sticker put on the refill, a bit of fun
The blank was drilled using a 10mm drill then sanded and polished to a gloss then flooded with thin CA then sanded again,placed on a steel rod turned and finish to size, then i polished the inside to a gloss finish. the best part of this is taking Part in the CASING CHALLENGE!!!:biggrin:
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Sylvanite
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Great pens all, John. The bayonet clips are sharp looking and I've never seen a click post with a primer in the end. Very creative! Is that a kit part for the nib, or did you use a real bullet that I'm not familiar with?
Oh, and I agree with you that participation in the challenge is the real prize. It pushes us to try something beyond what we've already done.
Best of luck to all,
Eric
Oh, and I agree with you that participation in the challenge is the real prize. It pushes us to try something beyond what we've already done.
Best of luck to all,
Eric
seamus7227
Member
Excellent work John! those look like they were lots of fun!
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bitshird
Member
Man voting for a favorite among these pens is going to be extremely hard, there is so many that have gone beyond any of the previous casing/cartridge contests, it's amazing, with Fountain pens, Click pens, pens made with real gun powder.
This year so many have gone so far over the top I love looking at them.
This year so many have gone so far over the top I love looking at them.
hewunch
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G1Pens
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.300 Win Mag POW-MIA Pen
Nothing like waiting until the last minute. Planned on having this entered almost two weeks ago, but with an unplanned blowout and a week of vacation, it just didn't happen until now. This is nothing like some of the entries here, but at least it gets me in the drawing.
This is my first real casing pen. I have done a couple of the PSI kits that are replicas but this is a .300 Win Mag Cartridge from The Village Workshop.
This is also my first closed end pen. Been wanting to do one for a long time. Purchased a closed end mandrel months ago. Figured now was as good a time as any.
I think this pen would look good with an appropriate stand on a desk. Hope to do a stand soon.
Nothing like waiting until the last minute. Planned on having this entered almost two weeks ago, but with an unplanned blowout and a week of vacation, it just didn't happen until now. This is nothing like some of the entries here, but at least it gets me in the drawing.
This is my first real casing pen. I have done a couple of the PSI kits that are replicas but this is a .300 Win Mag Cartridge from The Village Workshop.
This is also my first closed end pen. Been wanting to do one for a long time. Purchased a closed end mandrel months ago. Figured now was as good a time as any.
I think this pen would look good with an appropriate stand on a desk. Hope to do a stand soon.
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gwilki
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All the entrants should be very proud of their work. There are some incredibly imaginative pieces here.
All the pens look great. Also the particpation has been really good. I think having no rule this year, other than a casing, has helped get the involvement up. But every good thing must come to an end. That will be in 4 hours and 40 minutes from now.
johncrane
Member
Thanks Eric! the nib is a kit part with threads! i turned down a spare 8 mm center band coupler to attach the nib to the case.
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65GTMustang
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OK DOWN TO THE LAST COUPLE OF HOURS BUT IT MADE IT...LOL
I have titled this piece.
"HARD DAY AT THE OFFICE"
It is a Desk Set for Bullet Pens – Make Believe Target Practice Right at Your Desk…LOL
I need to explain my thought process as briefly as I can.
FIRST - All of the PR casings are mine - they are also very special as they are my first attempt at HOLOGRAPHIC casting. These were A LOT of fun, I little different from regular colors but well worth the extra trouble
I tried my best to take really nice pictures - however I am afraid that regardless of the pictures being flawless you will not see the effect of the Hologram in the casting.
To look at these in the light (pure sunlight is best of course) they seem to never stop moving - INCREDIBLE!!!! To say the least.
SECOND - I have the thought of trying to find a "Real" 45 Revolver Cylinder for this project. After several days of looking in my local area I can up empty - Which in the end I am glad I did. I was able to make one from Cocobolo Wood with a Smoky Quartz enter pin (another PR casting that resembles the look of smoky quartz)
THIRD - The pens were complete and I was working on the Cocobolo Cylinder - I was trying to figure out if I should use my "normal" Australian Mallee Burl base - A burl I use often for bases - or if I had something a little my unique looking.
It was the perfect marriage - One of those times when you are working in your shop and without too much thought you seem to find a piece of wood that is 100% perfect to fit your needs.
So began the FOURTH stage of my Casing Contest Project - I great looking piece of Buckeye Burl was taken in hand and carved slightly to make for the perfect base to fit my project.
Sorry to be so long winded here.
Basically everything you see in this piece is completely handmade - All of the Poly Resin Casting, Pen turning and carving were completed by hand.
As for the Casing Contest the desk top holder may not be just what makes the grade - or on the other hand perhaps I can get some bonus points for it....LOL
Look deeply into the photos that show the hologram pens castings - they truly are amazing.
Eaach of the 6 castings contianed 3 main colors, from left the tight you can follow along to see that two colors remain the same to each other while a third is exchanged with a different color. This can be followed by viewing the pens from left to right in the photos pictured in the pen stands.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE - I have had a great time putting this one together
Kevin
I have titled this piece.
"HARD DAY AT THE OFFICE"
It is a Desk Set for Bullet Pens – Make Believe Target Practice Right at Your Desk…LOL
I need to explain my thought process as briefly as I can.
FIRST - All of the PR casings are mine - they are also very special as they are my first attempt at HOLOGRAPHIC casting. These were A LOT of fun, I little different from regular colors but well worth the extra trouble
I tried my best to take really nice pictures - however I am afraid that regardless of the pictures being flawless you will not see the effect of the Hologram in the casting.
To look at these in the light (pure sunlight is best of course) they seem to never stop moving - INCREDIBLE!!!! To say the least.
SECOND - I have the thought of trying to find a "Real" 45 Revolver Cylinder for this project. After several days of looking in my local area I can up empty - Which in the end I am glad I did. I was able to make one from Cocobolo Wood with a Smoky Quartz enter pin (another PR casting that resembles the look of smoky quartz)
THIRD - The pens were complete and I was working on the Cocobolo Cylinder - I was trying to figure out if I should use my "normal" Australian Mallee Burl base - A burl I use often for bases - or if I had something a little my unique looking.
It was the perfect marriage - One of those times when you are working in your shop and without too much thought you seem to find a piece of wood that is 100% perfect to fit your needs.
So began the FOURTH stage of my Casing Contest Project - I great looking piece of Buckeye Burl was taken in hand and carved slightly to make for the perfect base to fit my project.
Sorry to be so long winded here.
Basically everything you see in this piece is completely handmade - All of the Poly Resin Casting, Pen turning and carving were completed by hand.
As for the Casing Contest the desk top holder may not be just what makes the grade - or on the other hand perhaps I can get some bonus points for it....LOL
Look deeply into the photos that show the hologram pens castings - they truly are amazing.
Eaach of the 6 castings contianed 3 main colors, from left the tight you can follow along to see that two colors remain the same to each other while a third is exchanged with a different color. This can be followed by viewing the pens from left to right in the photos pictured in the pen stands.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE - I have had a great time putting this one together
Kevin
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