Copper and Aluminum rollerballs

[johnnycnc]

Hi,these are metal blanks I made up
and turned on my Jet mini.
I enjoyed turning the aluminum,but the copper was
a bit of a challenge;rather sticky,and prone to build up heat.
I used what was handy to lubricate cutting the copper,
lucas oil fuel stabilizer,worked like a cutting oil.
I apologize for my photography in advance,but I did try.[]
Comments,as always welcome!
Chrome Baron fountain with glass beaded aluminum

Black Ti Jr Gent II with glass beaded copper

Thanks for looking.See,I didn't forget how to turn one!

 

[cowchaser]

Like both, but I really like that copper one.

 

[airrat]

nice job, I like that finish.

I bet you could put a pattern into it with a stencil. which puts me to thinking what type of pattern I could put into the aluminum cigar I have with my hobby sand blaster.

 

[johnnycnc]

Tom,you are reading my thoughts on patterns![]

 

[LEAP]

Very Nice!
Thanks for sharing, here I've been looking into anodizing my aluminum pens it never occured to me to texture them. Now where did I put that sand blaster?

 

[gwilki]

John

Those are beautiful! I vote for the aluminum.

 

[LostintheWoods]

Your pens are spectacular! Certainly innovative! I think I favor the aluminum one, except I would choose black ti for the hardware--if I were making it for my own personal use.

 

[stoneman]

Very nice. I like the aluminum one best -subtle but classy. Nice job.

 

[R2]

Both beautiful! Well done.[][][]

 

[Jim15]

Great pens, nice work.

 

[Ligget]

WOW! Excellent pens, the copper is really unusual! [][]

 

[workinforwood]

They are great for sure. I'm voting on the copper, but they are both spectacular and I love the finish.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

<b><u>Wow!!</b></u>

Very nice and unique.

 

[GaryMGg]

They're both nice but the copper is really striking.

 

[gketell]

Awesome pens!!!

What are you planning to use to seal the metal so it doesn't tarnish or oxidize?

GK

 

[johnnycnc]

Greg,I cheated this time,and used lacquer.
It is not a good long term finish.
I have lost my powder coat clear and
have to order more,
basically just wanted to give these a run.[]