Kitless FP in Greenstone Mallee Burl

[Ironwood]

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.

 

[mark james]

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!

 

[Ironwood]

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.

 

[duncsuss]

Very nice pen, well done.

 

[TG Design]

Very well done, I really like the burl and the shape. Great looking pen!


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[Dalecamino]

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

 

[TonyL]

Awesome pen. I can't believe it is only #3. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SteveJ]

Well done. Those threads look about perfect and the pen itself is quite stunning.

 

[Larryreitz]

Excellent work!

 

[RangeRat]

Beautiful pen! I like how the threads have been recessed to minimize showing through.

 

[budnder]

Very nice!

 

[magpens]

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.

 

[johncrane]

WOW thats Awesome Brad!

 

[Ironwood]

Thanks everyone for the comments

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.

 

[TonyL]

Thanks everyone for the comments



Cheers Mal. It's Acrylic Acetate. I got it from Timberbits, I think it's called "Candy Apple Green " on their website.

Very, very impressed. Was a metal that used at all?

 

[jasontg99]

Beautiful

 

[Ironwood]

Very, very impressed. Was a metal that used at all?

Cheers Tony.
I glued a brass sleeve inside the timber.

 

[TonyL]

Cheers Tony.
I glued a brass sleeve inside the timber.

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.

 

[Ironwood]

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.

 

[magpens]

Brad,

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

 

[Ironwood]

Brad,

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

Check it out here http://www.timberbits.com/pen-kits-...urned-pens/pen-blanks/acrylic-pen-blanks.html

 

[TonyL]

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.