el Grande with Custom Finial

[hilltopper46]

This happened because of a shop accident. Just in case you ever happen wonder about it, debonder will attack the plastic on the screw-on cap for the end of the el Grande. So, I found myself trying to create a custom replacement. It came out better than I hoped. The blank is Exotic Blanks alternative Briar.

 

[1080Wayne]

Tony I`ve never tried debonder on one , but I have cracked several by using CA to ensure the finial doesn`t come loose . Poor environmental stress crack resistance of the plastic . Have also had them crack for undetermined reasons , to the point where I haven`t made one for a year , because I don`t want to take the time to do what you did so well . Wayneh

 

[JohnU]

I like your finial better than the kit one. Nice job!

 

[ldb2000]

Great save Tony . Looks really nice .

 

[jackrichington]

very good save..looks terrific

 

[thewishman]

Nice custom work. That really classes up the pen.

 

[DurocShark]

I like your finial better than the kit one. Nice job!

This!

 

[spiritwoodturner]

Tony, that's REALLY nice! Do the other end and you've got a little masterpiece! I have a bunch of the El Grande's, and use them to test PR blanks as I hate all the plastic. I need to give your example a shot. It sure dresses up a very bland kit.

Great job,

Dale

 

[TowMater]

That turned out very nice, almost makes me wanna try that kit......

 

[ed4copies]

GREAT save, Tony!!

Somebody will grab that one at your next show!!

 

[drayman]

well done tony, you did a fine job on that. it looks great from over the pond too.

 

[randyrls]

Tony; That's a great save and I would make it a permanent part of my inventory!

The next time, do it on purpose.

 

[talbot]

Lovely pen Tony, the finial is really nice.
regards, Bill

 

[Stick Rounder]

Very nice finial and pen.

 

[workinforwood]

Looks real good Tony.

 

[papaturner]

Very nice.

 

[CaptG]

Sweeeeet. Nice save. Bet you will do that more often now.

 

[Dalecamino]

Good recovery Tony ! Nice job lining up the grain . This is a nice pen .

 

[reddwil]

Very nice indeed.

 

[desertyellow]

it is an upgrade to the kit.
Nicely done.

 

[ed4copies]

Saw it in person, yesterday. Makes a nice kit look more prestigious. Certainly a $100+ pen!! (with the "stock" nib - more with an upgrade)

Lookin good!

 

[toolcrazy]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[bitshird]

Tony that really was a nice save, since debonder will soften CA it would also eat plastic,I like your finial better than the black one any way.

 

[Skye]

I tell ya, those are one of my LEAST favorite pen kits, but just that one modification makes a huge difference in the looks! Now, if you could modify the foot, I'd like to see that.