Slimline Mods

[rkm6460]

Really enjoying the modified slimline alternative to a designer or euro pen. Some of my recent creations:

Curly Pyinma - flashing bands

Bird's Eye Maple w/Ebony bands:

Cocobolo w/etched bands:

Carmelized Bamboo w/Ebony bands:

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[Ruby pen turning]

I like those alot. I didn't know you could do that with a slim

 

[mikespenturningz]

Very nice indeed. I like that mod a lot.

 

[ghostrider]

Those look very nice.

I hardly ever use the center band on the Slimline anymore. I also find myself stocking up on Euro Tubes to do this type of mod.

 

[Dustygoose]

7mm X 10" tubes are easier for me. Love the Mods.

 

[rkm6460]

I actually use the regular slimline tube for the bottom barrel, just make the blank a bit longer so there is no tube for about 1/4" on the transmission end. Makes you a bit blind inserting the transmission but just go slow and check the depth frequently. Thanks for the feedback, all!

 

[ghostrider]

I actually use the regular slimline tube for the bottom barrel, just make the blank a bit longer so there is no tube for about 1/4" on the transmission end. Makes you a bit blind inserting the transmission but just go slow and check the depth frequently. Thanks for the feedback, all!

I've done that and forgot to reverse paint a couple times. If you look close enough you can see the brass part of the tranny. Lessons learned I suppose.

 

[Proud2Turn]

Nice mods, look great. Think the maple and ebony pen came out very nice.

 

[D.Oliver]

Great group of pens. I really like the pyinma with the metal accents. I also really like the bold contrast on the two with the bold black bands.

 

[SDB777]

Dropping the centerband is a great way to do something 'unique'. I like them all!






Scott B

 

[lorbay]

That is one sweet bunch of slims.
Lin.

 

[BarbS]

Really enjoying the modified slimline alternative to a designer or euro pen. Some of my recent creations:

Curly Pyinma - flashing bands

Bird's Eye Maple w/Ebony bands:

Cocobolo w/etched bands:

Carmelized Bamboo w/Ebony bands:

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Those are Good improvements! Thanks for showing them.

 

[LeeR]

Very nice looking slims. I used to buy KC Twist kits from CSUSA. They were a slim without center band. The pictures in the catalog showed kits shaped similar to yours, and I've made several. (Haven't tried putting in bands of other woods, so may have to try that.

The rhodium version of the KC Twist was very reasonably priced. When CSUSA put them on closeout, I waited about an hour to order them after checking their quantity on hand, and when I ordered, all the rhodiums were sold out. Somebody out there liked them alot as well.

 

[ToddMR]

Those are all very nicely done. My favorite is the third one. Looks like an executive pen to me.

 

[edicehouse]

I think you just set a record, most likes on slimlines!

 

[McBryde]

Fantastic job on all the pens.
I think my favorite is the Curly Pyinma. Beautiful wood.

 

[rkm6460]

Made another one today...Osage Orange with Bloodwood band. Thought it turned out pretty well!

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[Sully]

Great looking pens. Just one more project to add to my long list of things to try. Thanks for sharing your work.