jttheclockman
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Well this is my first metal pen and it is an aluminum cigar with Blk TG kit. Have to say it will definetly not be my last. It turned very easily and after I figured out the finish it finish easily also. Thanks for looking.
Just a couple things I did learn while doing this pen and first I would like to thank all for the turning tips as well as the finishing tips. This place rocks for sure. Always great help here.
I learned I need to work on my photo skils because metal pens are not easy to shoot. I did learn that a pin chuck is what I will use when I want to face off the blank. Excellent idea with the HF punch set. Learned even though I used the brass tubes it still takes abit more muscle to press fit the fittings so I had to resort to my drill press instead of the pen press. Learned that the supplied bushings will not be reliable anymore aftyer the first cutting. No big deal there though. Learned do not sand these blanks using the good bushings. Learned that a scouring pad is the ticket for a satin finish as opposed to sandpaper. Learned that sanding is a messy thing with the black from the al. Also learned if I want a super super shine on metal NU SHINE II is the product for that. Holy smokes what a shine you can get with thatstuff. Will try a high gloss shine next. Have to see if I can powdercoat these without too much problem sometime in the summer. Well that is it and again thanks to all for the help. Have a great day.
Just a couple things I did learn while doing this pen and first I would like to thank all for the turning tips as well as the finishing tips. This place rocks for sure. Always great help here.
I learned I need to work on my photo skils because metal pens are not easy to shoot. I did learn that a pin chuck is what I will use when I want to face off the blank. Excellent idea with the HF punch set. Learned even though I used the brass tubes it still takes abit more muscle to press fit the fittings so I had to resort to my drill press instead of the pen press. Learned that the supplied bushings will not be reliable anymore aftyer the first cutting. No big deal there though. Learned do not sand these blanks using the good bushings. Learned that a scouring pad is the ticket for a satin finish as opposed to sandpaper. Learned that sanding is a messy thing with the black from the al. Also learned if I want a super super shine on metal NU SHINE II is the product for that. Holy smokes what a shine you can get with thatstuff. Will try a high gloss shine next. Have to see if I can powdercoat these without too much problem sometime in the summer. Well that is it and again thanks to all for the help. Have a great day.