First Kitless

[keithbyrd]

I admit a lot of work to be done to perfect but I am happy with the first one! Had trouble with cracking on the body threads so I made them out of aluminum. Got a new tap so will try that again! Turned on a wood lathe - Can't wait to get a metal lathe!
5MM Bock nib and section.
Comments and critique invited.

 

[Dr_N]

Looks great!

 

[Dalecamino]

Nice first kitless Keith. I like the material for cap and body. So Bock has sections too? Didn't know that. You're on your way!

 

[Gregory Hardy]

This looks great - good for you! I've used a Bock section a few times, as it allowed me to get down to an 11mm cap thread and make a very small custom pen. Now...time to make your own section! Good luck on the journey.

 

[eharri446]

For those who are interested, Beaufort Ink, carries the bock nibs, feeds, feed housings and different styles of sections for the nibs they carry.

 

[magpens]

I admire your work, Keith !! . This is a pen to cherish !!

I would be interested in knowing the thread specs please ... the threads that are shown.

And what is the material you made the cap and body out of ... the usual acrylic ?

 

[Gersh]

Nice looking pen! Great job!

 

[chrisk]

Great kitless pen Keith. The aluminium thread and Bock section match nice.

 

[keithbyrd]

Thanks Mal

I admire your work, Keith !! . This is a pen to cherish !!
Thank you!

I would be interested in knowing the thread specs please ... the threads that are shown.
I used M11-.8 tap and die for the cap and body threads and M8.5-1 tap for the section using a Bock section.

And what is the material you made the cap and body out of ... the usual acrylic ?

It is an acrylic - I. think I got from Exotic Blanks call Blu Steel mist. I have made several pens out of it over the years.

 

[keithbyrd]

Great kitless pen Keith. The aluminium thread and Bock section match nice.

Thank you for pointing me towards Beaufort Ink for the Bock section!

 

[keithbyrd]

This looks great - good for you! I've used a Bock section a few times, as it allowed me to get down to an 11mm cap thread and make a very small custom pen. Now...time to make your own section! Good luck on the journey.

Thanks for the comments and insight on thinner pen!

 

[keithbyrd]

Nice first kitless Keith. I like the material for cap and body. So Bock has sections too? Didn't know that. You're on your way!

Thank you Chuck!

 

[Penultimate]

That's really nice, nice job.


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[Mintman]

Looks like a great first attempt! It certainly becomes even more addicting!


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