PenHog
Member
Hi All,
Some new pens I made when I had time over the past few months.
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Pen 5: "Ancient bronze" alumilite, purchased from Ernie at BearToothWoods, which is an awesome source of alumilite and other acrylics!
This is going to my brother, who works a stressful job; perhaps this will brighten his day a little.
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Pens 6 and 7: Conway Stewart "Red Stardust", purchased from Vince at The Turners Workshop; I love the selection that Vince offers!
Pen 6 was made for my wife. Then, her mom (my mother-in-law) saw it and liked it, so Pen 7 was made for her.
Special thanks to IAP members: budnder, elyk864, jttheclockman, nava1uni, and Pawel.J for their help in fixing an epoxy problem with the section on Pen 7.
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Nose cones purchased from Richard Greenwald, as always, I really like these. Although, maybe this means my pens are not totally kitless (?), I don't know.
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I'm experimenting with different-sized pen designs and I'm generally happy with the outcomes.
However, a recurring irritant is my inability to perform consistent, accurate cuts. The shape of these pens is reasonable, and I doubt the recipients will notice the deviations from perfect symmetry, but it bothers me. Got to improve my technique and perhaps, at some point, I'll move to a metal-working lathe and see if that allows for increased accuracy.
But before that, lots to do: I want to try including bands, and then learn how to create fountain pens. Of course, all of this once my wife lifts the purchasing ban she's imposed...all things to work on in the new year.
Thanks for looking and, of course, any criticism is welcome (seriously, I would appreciate it, otherwise I'll just keep making the same errors).
Some new pens I made when I had time over the past few months.
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Pen 5: "Ancient bronze" alumilite, purchased from Ernie at BearToothWoods, which is an awesome source of alumilite and other acrylics!
This is going to my brother, who works a stressful job; perhaps this will brighten his day a little.
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Pens 6 and 7: Conway Stewart "Red Stardust", purchased from Vince at The Turners Workshop; I love the selection that Vince offers!
Pen 6 was made for my wife. Then, her mom (my mother-in-law) saw it and liked it, so Pen 7 was made for her.
Special thanks to IAP members: budnder, elyk864, jttheclockman, nava1uni, and Pawel.J for their help in fixing an epoxy problem with the section on Pen 7.
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Nose cones purchased from Richard Greenwald, as always, I really like these. Although, maybe this means my pens are not totally kitless (?), I don't know.
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I'm experimenting with different-sized pen designs and I'm generally happy with the outcomes.
However, a recurring irritant is my inability to perform consistent, accurate cuts. The shape of these pens is reasonable, and I doubt the recipients will notice the deviations from perfect symmetry, but it bothers me. Got to improve my technique and perhaps, at some point, I'll move to a metal-working lathe and see if that allows for increased accuracy.
But before that, lots to do: I want to try including bands, and then learn how to create fountain pens. Of course, all of this once my wife lifts the purchasing ban she's imposed...all things to work on in the new year.
Thanks for looking and, of course, any criticism is welcome (seriously, I would appreciate it, otherwise I'll just keep making the same errors).