Clip Bolt Action with Ebonite

[qquake]

This is a new kit for me, the Clip Bolt Action from PSI. The finish is anodized green. The blank is also new for me, a black and green Ebonite. I wasn't sure how well the Ebonite would polish, but it didn't turn out too bad. Several members here recommended buffing wheels, but I don't have any, so I used my normal method. Wet sand with 100 grit, then 220-600 grits. Then the three Dr. Kirk's Micro Magic, and finally PlastX plastic polish. I must say I didn't like the blank very much as I was turning it, but I like it better as a pen.

 

[qquake]

The kit is unusual in that you push the clip down and turn it slightly to extend the refill. I like that feature.

 

[qquake]

After I had initially polished it, I went back and ran through all nine grades of Micro Mesh followed by PlastX, to see if there was a difference. I can't see any.

 

[Woodchipper]

Unique kit. Blank looks good. Thanks for sharing.

 

[PBorowick]

That's a nice looking pen...at least you can't forget to put the clip on....not that I have ever done something so silly

 

[magpens]

I actually think that your pictures do show some improved shine from the final micro-meshing.

Had never seen that pen kit before ... I kinda like the green anodization.

But, with regard to the "clip bolt action" concept ... it seems somewhat weird.

Maybe the purpose is to have the pen "cocked and loaded" by the time it leaves your pocket ! . Trust PSI to come up with something like that !

Can you also extend the refill by a push-and-twist on the finial ?

 

[qquake]

That's a nice looking pen...at least you can't forget to put the clip on....not that I have ever done something so silly

Oh no, me neither.

 

[qquake]

I actually think that your pictures do show some improved shine from the final micro-meshing.
Had never seen that pen kit before ... I kinda like the green anodization.
But, with regard to the "clip bolt action" concept ... it seems somewhat weird.
Maybe the purpose is to have the pen "cocked and loaded" by the time it leaves your pocket ! . Trust PSI to come up with something like that !
Can you also extend the refill by a push-and-twist on the finial ?

I like the green too. As for weird, I agree, but I still like it. It's the quick-draw pen!

Well, I'll be darned. You can extend it with the finial. I didn't think to try that.

 

[magpens]

LOL !!

The instructions say:

• Knurled Button provides additional functionality

 

[qquake]

LOL !!
The instructions say:
• Knurled Button provides additional functionality

Pretty vague. What are instructions? I know not of what you speak.

 

[magpens]

@qquake

Pretty vague. What are instructions? I know not of what you speak.

Well, if you don't understand the "crypticity" of "additional functionality", here is another line from the instructions ....

• Refill can also be advanced by pushing down and twisting the top button. A quick twist in the opposite direction retracts the refill.

Oh, oh ... wait a minute ... it is the concept of "instructions" that you don't get !

Sorry ! . Well, this, my friend, is just the website for you .... stick around !! .... try .... www.penturners.org !!

Additionally .... and "By The Way" (aka BTW) .... PSI is the only pen kit company that provides printed instructions with every pen kit that they sell.

.... totally unique .... no other pen kit company does that .... I think that is terrific ! . We should give them a big round of applause .... seriously !

 

[qquake]

I've heard a lot of disparaging comments about PSI, but I like them overall. They have some cool kits. I made a Steampunk pen for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding pen. It fits her personality perfectly.

 

[qquake]

You know what? I just noticed that one of the photos on PSI's website shows the finial being depressed.

Clip Bolt Action Green Anodized Aluminum 6061-T6 Pen Kit

Here is a modern interpretation of our popular bolt action pen. Designed as an everyday carry pen to feel great in the hand; with a slim, lightweight and well-balanced body that you will not want to put it down. Features a Bolt Action pen clip that acts to advance and retract the refill and works ju

www.pennstateind.com

 

[FGarbrecht]

I use the stainless version of this pen with cocobolo as my EDC. It's actually a very nice pen with good heft.

 

[qquake]

I imagine the stainless version is heavier than the aluminum.