Second solo practice pen

[Hippie3180]

This was the second attempt by myself. I got through the first one by myself a couple of days ago, it's a bit wabi sabi, and I spent the day feeling somewhat overwhelmed, but the next day I got out and started another one with notes in my head and things went SO much better. Keep in mind still no bells and whistles, still very simple. I do wish I would have put a chamfer on the lip of the cap though. I could sand it down and do that, but nah, I'll just be sure to do it next time. The blank is from the lot of practice blanks I bought, turned out better than I thought with a bit of polish.

 

[egnald]

Very Cool - Congratulations! - Dave

 

[wimkluck]

I like the blank and the simple shape. What happend with the screw thread? It looks flat.

 

[its_virgil]

I think on #3 you can omit the word "practice". I like a chamfer better than a relief cut behind the barrel threads. No relief cut looks so much better. You can still do it with a deburring tool or an exacto knife.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Hippie3180]

I like the blank and the simple shape. What happend with the screw thread? It looks flat.

I actually think I was off when I started my die a bit, but it worked out that it allowed my cap to overhang just a little. Everyone works fine and some put a relief there to actually give overhang for the cap.

 

[Jim15]

Looks great.

 

[derekdd]

Cool color. Looks good to me.

Congrats on the progress.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

It looks good. I like clean and classic. Don't be afraid to branch out and try different things. It keeps things fun.

 

[GaryMGg]

Very nice!