Bakelite Pair

[hewunch]

Below is a picture of two bakelite pens. The top is a Jr. Retro the bottom is a KC twist. Both Rhodium plating. Now for the interesting part. I got some 1.25" bakelite. With careful cutting and drilling, I was able to get both of these pens out of one 4.5" section. Comments welcome.

 

[louisbry]

Nice looking pens and I am impressed with your careful cutting and drilling!

 

[hewunch]

Thanks Louis, ripping bakelite will certainly increase your pucker factor if you know what I mean.

 

[Ligget]

Two beautiful pens Hans, lovely colours in the bakelite!

 

[mrburls]

Nicely done :good::good: I like the color.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[Mark]

That's an awesome looking pair. The Bakelite is impressive. Getting both out of the one piece is even more impressive. Nicely Done.

 

[witz1976]

Very nice indeed! I too love the color!

 

[David Keller]

Nicely done... I've often wondered if more than one pen could be had from that size rod. Now I know it can be done. Thanks.

 

[hewunch]

Thanks for the kind words all. David, I wondered the same thing and was stupid enough to try to rip it down.

 

[ldb2000]

Great looking pens Hans .

 

[Dudley Young]

Super pair.

 

[PaulDoug]

I'm really impressed with all the bakelite pens and these two ar certainly no exception. Did you paint the tubes?

 

[hewunch]

Did not paint tubes

 

[Rfturner]

Great job especially on getting both pens from the blank

 

[johnspensandmore]

Good work!

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Stunning!

Robin

 

[cnirenberg]

Hans,
The Retro pen sure is nice, it shows off that Bakelite.

 

[chriselle]

Very nice....Pucker factor....EXACTLY!! :biggrin:

 

[glen r]

Nice looking pair of pens.