Alternate Casein

[wizard]

Made it a few AM's ago. Its an Alternate Casein Blank from Exotic Blanks on a Wall Street II Elegant Titanium Gold Click Pen. Thanks for looking! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Doc

 

[terryf]

Doc, are those actual ridges or does it just look like that?

 

[wizard]

Terry, They just look like ridges. I really like your pen... great job...Regards, Doc

 

[Parson]

That's really nice work and excellent photography. Since we're both in Houston, I'd love to see your photo setup. I really need to set up something good for my pens!

 

[johnnycnc]

Very nice, Doc.
the combination really says class!

Happy Holidays to you as well.

 

[aggromere]

I really like the way the alt casein looks. That's a great job on the pen and the picture.

 

[Jim15]

That kit looks great with that material. Very good looking pen.

 

[wiset1]

Beautiful pen! Any issues with cracking? I see in another section of the forum where turners are having slight issues with real Casein cracking on occasion....?

 

[ed4copies]

The makeup of alternate casein is similar to the cats.

In over a decade, I have not had a report of cats having any difficulties, so I do not expect any problems with the alt. casein.

Real casein is a natural product, like wood, antler, horn, etc. All of which can crack under the right (or wrong) circumstances. The trick will be learning how to control that tendency, in the real thing. OR using the "plastic" substitute--Alternate casein.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Nice! Everything looks like it's supposed to be exactly that way. Neither the pen kit nor the Alt casin take anything away from each other.

 

[wiset1]

Thanks Ed:biggrin:

The makeup of alternate casein is similar to the cats.

In over a decade, I have not had a report of cats having any difficulties, so I do not expect any problems with the alt. casein.

Real casein is a natural product, like wood, antler, horn, etc. All of which can crack under the right (or wrong) circumstances. The trick will be learning how to control that tendency, in the real thing. OR using the "plastic" substitute--Alternate casein.

 

[Crickett]

A wonderful, classy looking pen.
Do you paint the tubes when using casein or alt. casein?

 

[aggromere]

Might as well ask the question here. I have turned quite a few pens from Alt Casein and i really like the way it looks. Most pieces are more symetrical than real casein and dress up just about any pen kit. Since it is a manmade material is there anyway the manufacturer or Ed if he makes them can make an Alt Casein rod, but make it black with gray or red with pink, etc. or whatever the colors would come out to be. I think that would be really sharp looking.

 

[wizard]

A wonderful, classy looking pen.
Do you paint the tubes when using casein or alt. casein?

Marla, Sorry for the delay in responding...I usually paint the tubes white. Woodcraft also sells prepainted white tubes for the Navigator and Wall Street II. These will also work with the Baron, Sedona, Sierra or other pens which basically use the same diameter and length of tube. I hope that helps.
Regards, Doc

 

[cnirenberg]

That turned out fantastic-very classy. I love that material, Just finished a razor for my brother-in law out of it and he loved it.

 

[wizard]

Might as well ask the question here. I have turned quite a few pens from Alt Casein and i really like the way it looks. Most pieces are more symetrical than real casein and dress up just about any pen kit. Since it is a manmade material is there anyway the manufacturer or Ed if he makes them can make an Alt Casein rod, but make it black with gray or red with pink, etc. or whatever the colors would come out to be. I think that would be really sharp looking.

Peter, I think that is a cool idea that I've never heard before. The person to ask would be Ed...hope he will recatch this thread or I may PM him
Regards, Doc

 

[maxman400]

Another Great Looking Pen Doc.