Exotics Mystery

[Daniel2025]

I guess I'm feeling frisky, for some unknown reason I jumped on there new Mystery Box order soon as it hit.
Shouldnt have splurged, but oh well. We've all pissed away $75 at some point. Maybe this will be good!
I'll report back....
Dave

 

[Woodchipper]

I have spent more for a lot less in my younger years.

 

[jhiggi83]

I am a sucker for a mystery box so I jumped on it too

 

[alphageek]

I guarantee they will appreciate feedback. Both positive and negatives. Data is aways useful to make the next one even better.

 

[Daniel2025]

I guess I'm feeling frisky, for some unknown reason I jumped on there new Mystery Box order soon as it hit.
Shouldnt have splurged, but oh well. We've all pissed away $75 at some point. Maybe this will be good!
I'll report back....
Dave

Overall I'm happy. No golden tickets or coupons,
But good pen kits and really good wood blanks
No regrets Fun times!

Dave

 

[jhiggi83]

Overall I'm happy. No golden tickets or coupons,
But good pen kits and really good wood blanks
No regrets Fun times!

Dave

Looks like what came in my box also nut I got one less diplomat and one more Diamond knurled than you did but 5 kits overall. Blanks Look the same as what I got

 

[Woodchipper]

Dave, any idea of the wood species for the blanks on the left? Walnut?

 

[Daniel2025]

I was going to ask you guys! The 2 pieces had labels Buckeye Burl Stabilized,
the other 4 have no labels. I am curious what they are. I'm betting they all will make some fancy Pens

Dave

 

[Woodchipper]

I was going to ask you guys! The 2 pieces had labels Buckeye Burl Stabilized,
the other 4 have no labels. I am curious what they are. I'm betting they all will make some fancy Pens

Dave

You have now committed to photos of pens with the kits and the nice blanks.

 

[jhiggi83]

I was going to ask you guys! The 2 pieces had labels Buckeye Burl Stabilized,
the other 4 have no labels. I am curious what they are. I'm betting they all will make some fancy Pens

Dave

I think 2 are redwood burl, the other 2 im not sure. Only the buckeye burl was labeled for me. All 6 where stabalized though

 

[Daniel2025]

I think 2 are redwood burl, the other 2 im not sure. Only the buckeye burl was labeled for me. All 6 where stabalized though

Its all good! Maybe @ed4copies will come along and advise. I'm pleased with the package for sure

Dave

 

[alphageek]

Look on the ends.. If there is an R it's Stabilized Redwood Burl.. If an M it's Stabilized Maple Burl!

 

[Flintski22]

Did the mystery box come with bushings for all the kits it came with? I was thinking about jumping on that mystery box but got worried I'd just have to go back and buy bushings.

 

[jhiggi83]

Did the mystery box come with bushings for all the kits it came with? I was thinking about jumping on that mystery box but got worried I'd just have to go back and buy bushings.

Yes, they all use Sierra bushings and it came with them

 

[Daniel2025]

Mine came with PSI Gatsby Bushings. I dont know if they will work on Diplomat kits, and certainly not Diamond Knurls Kits

Dave

 

[alphageek]

Yes all the mystery boxes came with bushings...
The Diplomats and Diamond Knurl are both Sierra sized kits, as is the Gatsby - so the Gatsby bushings are compatible with all the kits in the mystery boxes.

 

[Daniel2025]

Did the mystery box come with bushings for all the kits it came with? I was thinking about jumping on that mystery box but got worried I'd just have to go back and buy bushings.

I got Gatsby/Sierra ( 2 piece) bushings so apparently they work on Diplomat kits.
The Diamond Knurl uses this:
Jr. II Series (4 Piece) Bushing Set DKB-JR2
Which I have in my shop.
Dave

 

[alphageek]

I got Gatsby/Sierra ( 2 piece) bushings so apparently they work on Diplomat kits.
The Diamond Knurl uses this:
Jr. II Series (4 Piece) Bushing Set DKB-JR2
Which I have in my shop.
Dave

Dave, the Diamond Knurl comes in both a Jr sized Rollerball and a Sierra sized Ballpoint pen.

The Diamond Knurl in the mystery kit you showed is the ballpoint and uses the Gatsby/Sierra bushings.

Dean

 

[Daniel2025]

OH I see now, I've built quite a few Diamond Knurls in the Rollerball/Fountain configuration. Didnt notice the Ballpoint
Now I know

Thanks
Dave