First Aluminum Attempt

[DurocShark]

Still need to work on it, but regardless, I like it. Lots more work than wood or PR, that's for sure.

 

[Rollerbob]

Very classy, Don!!

 

[DurocShark]

Thanks.

I need to work on my photos too for such a bright object. I may have to use a tent! :gasp:

 

[johncrane]

Don!
you've done a great job on your first try,very nice pen :biggrin:

 

[TX_Planes]

Top notch job. What makes this harder to turn. Just the hardness of the material? Is it grabby on the tool? I have not tried one...yet.

 

[DurocShark]

Aluminum is MUCH harder than wood or plastic. Tiny shavings and frequent sharpenings mean it took a loooong time. I have carbide metal lathe bits but they didn't do much better than my old carbon steel gouge.

The next one should be faster now that I've got the technique down. A little different than wood, that's for sure.

 

[maxman400]

Looks good, BUT I don't see where you need more work on it. Great Job.

 

[cnirenberg]

Don,
I think it came out great-very classy. The only time I get to use my scraper is when I turn Aluminum. You did a great job.

 

[DurocShark]

Looks good, BUT I don't see where you need more work on it. Great Job.

Nib end is too fat and the hole is off centered. I reseated the mandrel several times, but I think I may have bent it getting the hang of turning this stuff.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Wow that looks great!

 

[greeneyedblackcat]

WOW, Love those metal pens, super duper, very nice, keep turning

 

[mbroberg]

Lookin good!

 

[desertyellow]

great looking project

 

[artme]

Sweeeet!!

 

[mickr]

nice work..very sleek

 

[TurnaPen]

Sharp looking pen, very snazzy, Amos

 

[BigShed]

Well done! One of the sleekest pentel pencils I have seen for a while.