First Churchill

[LouisQC]

Someone on an another forum (a French speaking one), complained about acrylester. I had two piece, so I figured I'd try. The first blew up just as the drill bit was exiting the blank. I guess I went too fast...

For the second piece, I lef the blank longer and drill just a tad more. The extra length of blank was to allow me to cut the blank to a more accurate length clearing the drilled hole. No problems there.

Upon turning, no issues at all. A charm, (okay it's stinks a tad). Compared to acrylic, it is more fibrous (can I say that?).

Here's the result after micromesh and Hut Plastic Polish

 

[Whaler]

That looks great.

 

[mobrackett]

Love the color of the blank and the kit together.
Great job!

 

[Constant Laubscher]

That is a pretty pen, well done!!

 

[papaturner]

Very nice.

 

[toolcrazy]

I love that blank, where did it come from and what is the name? Makes a beautiful pen.

 

[Stick Rounder]

I agree. Where did you get the blank? Very nice pen. For your future plastic drillings you might want to try turning with water. I generally save up my acrylic blanks and drill several at once because of the mess. (1) I keep the drill bit cool by pouring water directly on the bit as I am cutting. (2) I frequently back out of the hole to allow the shavings to spin off and (3) fill the hole with water before I re-insert the bit. Makes a hell of a mess, but I no longer blow out plastic blanks.

 

[Ligget]

The Churchill is my favourite pen style, you done a great job and the blank is sweet!

 

[LouisQC]

Thank you all.

The blank is "Molten Metal" acrylester which I got from William WoodWrite (penblanks.ca).

 

[angelofdeath]

WOW...that is awesome looking with an awesome finish. Very shiny...great job.