Thank you again for the well wishes, I like to think I bring somethng to the table that's worth looking at every now and then. Without finding IAP the knowledge, ideas and motivation that comes from this group, I would have never made a submission.
Shane, if you would start making pipes, you would recognize that ring. [
] When I was at the pipe supply shop buying materials they have these nickle rings or bands in all sizes, they are used for decoration in the stem in pipe making. Well every time I look at stuff latlely, I think how can I use that in pen making. I was working on my friction fit caps when I saw these and thought they might work. after squishing several and ruining some others, I came up with a way. I just bought some smaller ones to do in a Baron/Jr size, but as you know, I have gotten side tracked lately putting my house back together. I hope to have something out by the first of July with them. Oh, they also have them in sterling silver and 14K gold, although a touch on the pricey side.