Had to get a few bullet pens ready to ship out tomorrow. Decided to turn this locomotive blank while I was in the shop. This was another nice blank that I had gotten from "firewhatfire" a while back. The first one sold quickly on my etsy shop. Not sure why I never took time to turn this one. But found it in my stash today & decided to turn it.
Bullets & Locomotive
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CREID
Member
Cool blank.
Herb G
Member
How are those made?
Herb, these are really simple to make. Basically a slimline pen. Instead of drilling through your complete blank, you only have to drill the primer end out of the shell casing. I use a reloading press to knock the empty primer out before I drill. Drill the primer end out of each shell casing. Then glue your brass tubes in. The slimline tubes are slightly longer than the shell casing, so I just use the bench sander to grind off the exposed tube. I then turn a pair of the rifle casings on the lathe & use steel wool to shine up the rifle casings. I then polish tnem with brasso. Then assemble them like a regular slimline pen. I use empty used .308 rifle casings to make these. These make perfect sized pens.
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OZturner
Member
A Great Collection of Pens, Billy.
The Bullet Pens are Fantastic, Great Workmanship.
I love the Locomotive Pen, "firewhatfire" surely does some very special Blanks, and Pens.
Excellent Fit and Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.
The Bullet Pens are Fantastic, Great Workmanship.
I love the Locomotive Pen, "firewhatfire" surely does some very special Blanks, and Pens.
Excellent Fit and Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.
Herb G
Member
No, I meant how do you get the pic of the train on there?
A laser engraver?
A laser engraver?
TattooedTurner
Member
Very nice! Cool idea for making the bullet pens, and that locomotive blank is awesome.
Nice addition to the front page :biggrin:
Sorry about that Herb. No laser work. Printed pic & transferred to a blank, would be my guess. The blank came from firewhatfire. The credit goes to him for casting this blank. I just had the pleasure of turning it.
OLIVE WOOD
Member
I really like the pens especially the locomotive. Nice set
firewhatfire
Member
Hey, 1 of those made the front page. Only way I will eve make it. My photos are not even worthy.
Phil
Phil
CREID
Member
Congratulations on the front page Billy, and you too for the blank Phil.
Studio-N
Member
that's a nice look. I would have bet (and lost) that it was lasered.
bokkie
Member
Very nice!