First Aluminum Pen

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So, I have had some 5150 Aluminum around the shop for several years. Never had the never to turn it. Last night, I did. I am pleased with the results. But a metal lathe is in my future I believe, and that will be better ... I think. Comments welcome. I will do a grip/nib for this pen some day, but I had one I bought from Elliot Landes and it worked so, I figured the nib can wait for another day.
 

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Your pen looks good!

A metal lathe does may things well but making freeform curves isn't one of them. So while you would get lots out of a metal lathe, you'll be going back to your wood lathe for shaping those curves.
 
Now that is SLICK! I love the idea of these pens and how they turn out. Awesome!
 
Hans, That is a beautiful pen!! I like the way you shaped this pen. Can you could do a taper on a metal lathe? Makes me want to go buy a piece of aluminum! Regards, Doc:)
 
This pen is a fantastic piece of work. I was fortunate to see it in person yesterday, the workmanship is superb and the pen is as light as a feather.
 
Thanks to the kind words from the rest of you. Doc, not sure about the metal lathe. When I get one, and figure it out, I will let you know.
 
Geez Hans...been busy? :tongue: Looks like I'm gonna need to get in the shop later day if I'm gonna keep up with you! Looks great btw! I've got sevearl aluminum rods of 6061 I can bring to the next meeting if ya want:wink:
 
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