Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
I got one of these blanks from Keith (mrburls), and a Heritage feed and nib from Indy-Pen-Dance. Followed Georges tutorial on installing the brass bands. Here's what I ended up with. Thanks for looking.
Thanks Tim!There's just so much to like about this pen! Great work
Right!!! Roy, I figure I'd better get all the pens made that I can,BEFORE you get yours running :biggrin: Although, I AM looking forward to seeing your work.:wink:When I grow up I wanna be you, Dennis, George and Justin !!!! You guys are going in a direction that deservers it's own forum.
Thanks Jonathon. Better get busy. The interest is spreading fast.:biggrin:Wow Chuck! That's awesome! I really need to get my shop finished so I can catch up with all you guys. Yall are leavin me in the dust!
Thanks Robert. Yes, the finial is brass. I shaped it with the tool that is mounted on the post. It's kind of bulky for intricate turnings, and I haven't invested in any other cutting tools yet. I turn my metal parts on my metal lathe, because, I have one. I suppose brass can be turned on a wood lathe, with the right tools, and skills.Oh, do I like that pen. I assume the finial is brass, too. I like the shape of it. Do you need a metal turning lathe to make the finial?
Thanks Fred! Have at it!Very nice Chuck!
Looks better than when I saw it on Saturday!!!:tongue:
I am going to have to try the screw in top and bottom! Makes for a nice setup.....
Thanks!Very elegant pen.
Thanks Rich. It's the last I had of these clips. Wish I had 100 more.Another really great pen Chuck. I really like your finial, and that is an interesting clip.
Thanks Scott!Nice pen.
Scott
Thanks Cris! Very much appreciated.Chuck,
That one is stunning. Classy work!!
Thank you Hans! It is 12mmChuck, what an amazing pen! What size tap and die did you use on the center.
Thanks friend!Wow, very nice!!!
Thank you Joe. Non-postable. Exposed threads just don't do it for me.Beautiful!!! Does the cap post too?
Thank you Bruce. I'm really enjoying this avenue of making pens.We come a long way in a short time. That's a really nice looking pen.
Thank you Ken! It's really not that bad to work with, once I turned a couple of pieces.Chuck, you really hit the mark with this beauty, and to do it out of Cebloplast, is a BIG DEAL. It certainly isn't for the weak of heart, the pen is a winner on all points.
Thanks! I DO want to say that, George posted his tutorial at the right time for ME. I had already been wrestling with the bands, when I took a break, and found his thread. THANK YOU GEORGE!!Chuck..astonishing good looking pen in a beautiful material. It's also a tribute to George and his guidance in how to make the bands. Both you and George have inspired us to reach for a higher standard.
Thanks Mike! I have some darn good teachers:wink::biggrin:Chuck,
Another terrific winner! Very cool.
Mike
Thanks Derek! I don't think they are THAT good yet.:redface: But, I'll keep making this style of pens. Because, I really like them.Beautiful pen. I know I say it every time you post a pen, but I really think you need to start thinking PMG with these pens.
Thanks Marshall. It was certainly questionable when you saw it at Mikes.:redface:Great pen Chuck, I really love the vintage look of it! Great to see it working . Very well done!
Thanks again Ken. I think you really should consider that.:biggrin:Well, I said it on FPN, and I'll say it again here - this is simply one of the most beautiful handmade pens I've seen. Amazing work!
You are really making me think I 'need' to get a metal lathe.
Ken