Kitless FP in Greenstone Mallee Burl

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Ironwood

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Here is my latest creation. I used a nice piece of Greenstone Mallee Burl that was given to me.
Cap threads are 12mm, pen diameter is 15mm, pen length is 145mm, capped is 155mm.
The timber was given a couple of coats of CA, then some Ubeaut traditional wax.
Its got a #6 JoWo nib, and a handmade stainless steel clip.

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mark james

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That is a stunning pen Brad. I love the green and burl match. I'd easily say that is one of the most impressive pens I've seen in a long time. The profile is appealing, the finish is one I prefer and the pictures are equally impressive.

Wow!
 

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That is a stunning pen Brad. I love the green and burl match. I'd easily say that is one of the most impressive pens I've seen in a long time. The profile is appealing, the finish is one I prefer and the pictures are equally impressive.

Wow!
Hey Mark, thanks for the praise mate.
This is kitless #3 for me, it should be getting easier, but I had a lot of trouble with this one.
 

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Great looking #3 Brad! Yes, they are challenging, but worth the effort. You're doing well. The two materials compliment each other quite well.
 

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Superbly done, Brad !!!

You can't beat Aussie burls !

Thanks for the dimensions and thread specs.

What material is the green part ? . A resin of sorts I assume.
 

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Thanks everyone for the comments đź‘Ť


Superbly done, Brad !!!

You can't beat Aussie burls !

Thanks for the dimensions and thread specs.

What material is the green part ? . A resin of sorts I assume.
Cheers Mal. It's Acrylic Acetate. I got it from Timberbits, I think it's called "Candy Apple Green " on their website.
 

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I am sorry. My question was poorly worded. Did you use a metal lathe to turn the barrels and/or make the threads? Thank you.
Oh OK . I do everything on my woodlathe at the moment.
I have a metal lathe but I don't have a way to adapt a collet chuck to it yet. The 3jaw chuck has got some runout so I don't use it yet.
 

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Brad,

Thanks for your reply ... I like that green acrylic ... will be looking it up on Timberbits !!
 

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Oh OK . I do everything on my woodlathe at the moment.
I have a metal lathe but I don't have a way to adapt a collet chuck to it yet. The 3jaw chuck has got some runout so I don't use it yet.
You are very talented. Thank you for the response.
 
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