Learning my way to Kitless

[jondavidj]

Like the title states, I am working hard on learning how to do the kitless pen. I read the tutorials in the library. I worked on the custom finial and the closed end today.

Jr Retro FP - Blue/Gold Poly Resin
Jr Gent II - Green/Gold Poly Resin

Like always, comments welcome.

Thanks!!

 

[plantman]

Great start on thr kitless route !! Jim S

 

[Cwalker935]

Good looking pen

 

[Ironwood]

Nice work, they are both good looking pens.
Although I favour the look of the Jr Gent hardware, the closed end on the Retro and the blank you have used, makes it a standout.

 

[MikeL]

Like they say in my neck of the woods, "you done good"!

 

[Dalecamino]

Great step forward Jon. Although just FYI, these are referred to as Modified kit pens it's a step toward completely kitless wherein you make your own components. I'm glad to hear you're using the library. Others just make jokes about it. Your research paid off.:wink: Nice work Jon!

 

[Woodkiller]

Those are fantastic Jon. Great start and im sure you will only get better. I am going to have to give that a shot as well.

 

[jondavidj]

Thanks everyone for the compliments!! I appreciate the motivation and kindness.


I have a bunch of the closed end mandrels for a couple of kits, both top and bottom....maybe we can do this around the 3rd weekend.

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Work, Jon.
Great Closed End on the Retro/ Beautiful Blank.
The Finial on the Jnr Gent II looks Great / Beautiful Blank.
Excellent Fit and Finish.
Every Journey starts with one step, you are well on your way.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Great start on way to kitless, both pen came out really nice