Silver slimline with custom cap

[Band Saw Box]

I wanted to try something new. I've made two pens with custom finials so I thought I would see if I could make a custom cap for a slimline. I miced out the cap that came with the components and went to work. I'm really happy with the way it came out. I did have to use a press to get the cap on and I use a bit of 5 min. epoxy just to be sure it stays in place. I finished with WTF. I'm not sure what the blank is. All C & C are welcome.

 

[johns486]

NIce job makes it look that bit more special.

 

[southernclay]

Pretty awesome Dan, going to have to try that one day, I'm thinking fatline with a custom cap would look pretty sweet.
Well done!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thank you Mike and Warren for your comments. This pen did take a bit longer to make but it was worth it IMHO.

 

[Rick_G]

Nice job Dan. Next step make the cap end a little larger so the clip will fit inside with just a slot for it to fit through, or if you are interested woodnwhimsies has the threaded insert that the 7mm euro uses EURO Cap Screw
and CSUSA has the stud to screw into that and the finial you make, they also have a mandrel for making the finial.
Artisan European Pen Cap Stud | Pen Making | Craft Supplies USA
Artisan European Pen Cap Stud Mandrel | Pen Making | Craft Supplies USA

Makes it relatively easy to do a screw on finial like the euro has for any 7mm pen or pencil.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thank you Rick. I've been looking at my euro kits to see if I can removed the screw and reuse it for my own cap. Now I know I can buy one and a mandrel if need be. Thanks for the info. For this pen I wanted to see if I could make a cap that was as close to the one in the kit as I could even to the point of having to press it in place.

 

[Brian G]

I really like it, Dan. One more skill for me to try.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thank you Brian G, I know you can do it you are from Minnesota. We can do anything we put our minds to. I know this is fact since I was born and raised there.:biggrin:

 

[BSea]

Very nice job. It's really fun to modify slims. Most of mine don't even look like slims when I'm through.

I have the mandrel for the euro. Frankly, it's more trouble than it's worth IMHO. You can do the dome cap just like you did the cap for the slimline except the tenon will be skinnier. It just wont thread on, you'll have to glue it.

 

[Bob Wemm]

Good job Dan, I like it.

Bob.

 

[NittanyLion]

Way to step your game up Dan! That really gives it a custom look....very nice.

 

[OZturner]

Love your Custom Finials, Dan
Great work.
Brian.

 

[Jim15]

Good looking pen. I like the finials.

 

[mbroberg]

So many people overlook the lowly old slimline. There is so munch you can do with it. Yours looks really great!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thank you Bob, Bob, Steve, Brian, Jim and Michael for your comments. I want to challenge myself to see what I can do. And yes failure is an option.