This is the first pen I have done this year. Ok ho hum....But its also the first non wood pen I have ever made. I received this blank in a trade with Zach Wheat, (wheaties) Its an Ancient Mars from Exotic Blanks. I had seen several pens made with this blank and it really caught my eye. I was really pleased when it showed up in the box Zach sent me as his part of the trade. I used the Sierra transmission and the over all design of the Sierra as my start. I made the Parts in Stering Silver. Turning the blank to size as I went, no bushings. Micro meshed to 12,000 buffed w WHite Diamond. IF you look closely at the parts you will see a brass pin in the cap, this pin is used to lock the clip in place so it wont spin. Im really pleased with the design and my wife is eyeing the pen already. I promised her a pen after she could have the one I made to give in the pith event. I would change two things for the next pen of this style. I would add the textured ring to the top of the nib to tie it into the design and I would make the cap without a step above the textured ring, bringing the angle right out to the top of the textured area. I really enjoyed getting a chance to make a pen again, it has been a while since I did an as built. Thats make the pen as I make the parts. I also really enjoyed using a pr blank and have ordered a few more. So begins my journey to the dark side. LOL. I have several parts ready to make pens I plan on makeing a cigar style I have a euro style I have modified I like to make as well I will post them as i get them made. Parts to make pens are available for sale if you need something to use on your own or I will be setting them up as kits as I get the kinks worked out. I am working on other designs as well as setting up a web site for sales. Thaks for looking and comments, good or as constructive critisism are welcome. MIke
:biggrin: very well done sir!!!
