ldb2000
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The Challenge now has a Home
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36211
This is the link to the Advanced Penturning Forum :bananen_smilies051: which is where it really belongs
I'm posting this here because I didn't want to wake anybody up over in the Advanced Penmaking forum . :devil:
I'm making a challenge to anybody interested , " Make a kitless pen " .
Ok , before you say " Oh no here he goes again " or " I can't do that , I don't have the tools (or skill) " or any other one of about a dozen different excuses I have heard , hear me out .
This challenge is to make a "Kitless Slimline" , any style is fine and any material is also good ( although I will tell you that wood is NOT the best stuff to use for this , any of the Plastics works best , ie; homebrew PR , Commercial Acrylics , Tru-Stone , heck even the Blue Plastic Pipe that some are selling or trading will work ) , the only requirement is that is that you use 1 or more 7mm tubes and a Slimline 7mm transmission , you can make it clipless if you want or use any old clip you have laying around ( anything from a slimline clip to a Barron clip will work , depending on how thick your finished pen will be ) .
If your interested in trying this either post here or PM me and we can work out the details , if your NOT interested please don't pollute this thread with comments like " Why the heck would I want to do this " or " I could never do this " , your input is not wanted !!!!
For those interested but are unsure if you could do it , you'll never know unless you try and those that think they don't have the right tools all you need is a lathe , some turning tools , some drill bits , and a mandrel and live center (I would hope if you are here you have at least these things :biggrin A Scroll chuck or a Collet chuck will be a big help but it's not required .
If you need some help just ask and I or (hopefully) others will help you figure out how to work around the problems.
This could be a lot of fun and a learning experience for some but to find out you gotta try .
This is NOT for just the select few that know how to do it , EVERYBODY is welcome
So Who's in?
If this takes off we can move it over to the Advanced Forum and wake a few people up , kitless pens DON'T have to be Rollerball or Fountain Pens .
Edit: After getting several requests , I have relaxed the rules for this challenge the new rules are ;
Everything is optional except the Cross style refill (Can't be a slimline without a cross style refill) and the refill must be replaceable without breaking the pen (this ain't a build a better Bic contest) and the refill tip must be covered when it is in your pocket (Don't want anyone getting ink stains on their shirt) :biggrin:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36211
This is the link to the Advanced Penturning Forum :bananen_smilies051: which is where it really belongs
I'm posting this here because I didn't want to wake anybody up over in the Advanced Penmaking forum . :devil:
I'm making a challenge to anybody interested , " Make a kitless pen " .
Ok , before you say " Oh no here he goes again " or " I can't do that , I don't have the tools (or skill) " or any other one of about a dozen different excuses I have heard , hear me out .
This challenge is to make a "Kitless Slimline" , any style is fine and any material is also good ( although I will tell you that wood is NOT the best stuff to use for this , any of the Plastics works best , ie; homebrew PR , Commercial Acrylics , Tru-Stone , heck even the Blue Plastic Pipe that some are selling or trading will work ) , the only requirement is that is that you use 1 or more 7mm tubes and a Slimline 7mm transmission , you can make it clipless if you want or use any old clip you have laying around ( anything from a slimline clip to a Barron clip will work , depending on how thick your finished pen will be ) .
If your interested in trying this either post here or PM me and we can work out the details , if your NOT interested please don't pollute this thread with comments like " Why the heck would I want to do this " or " I could never do this " , your input is not wanted !!!!
For those interested but are unsure if you could do it , you'll never know unless you try and those that think they don't have the right tools all you need is a lathe , some turning tools , some drill bits , and a mandrel and live center (I would hope if you are here you have at least these things :biggrin A Scroll chuck or a Collet chuck will be a big help but it's not required .
If you need some help just ask and I or (hopefully) others will help you figure out how to work around the problems.
This could be a lot of fun and a learning experience for some but to find out you gotta try .
This is NOT for just the select few that know how to do it , EVERYBODY is welcome
So Who's in?
If this takes off we can move it over to the Advanced Forum and wake a few people up , kitless pens DON'T have to be Rollerball or Fountain Pens .
Edit: After getting several requests , I have relaxed the rules for this challenge the new rules are ;
Everything is optional except the Cross style refill (Can't be a slimline without a cross style refill) and the refill must be replaceable without breaking the pen (this ain't a build a better Bic contest) and the refill tip must be covered when it is in your pocket (Don't want anyone getting ink stains on their shirt) :biggrin:
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