Spider Red Dragon

[qquake]

Okay, I admit it. I like themed (gimmicky) pens. This is obviously a Spider pen from PSI, in chrome. I love it! It's a big, heavy pen, which I like. And I really like the spider motif. The blank is a Diamond Cast called Red Dragon, from Turners Warehouse. I've turned several Diamond Cast blanks now, and I really like them. Very happy with this pen.

 

[magpens]

Very nice blank and finished pen !!! .

I too can be taken in by "gimmicky" pens .... but haven't yet been by Spiders !!!

 

[pshrynk]

Near as I can see by the photos, the top is solid, right? the reflection on it is a bit deceiving, though. My first impression was that it was a web mesh over a turned interior piece. I love gimmick pens, too. I've done more Steampunk pens than anything else, so far. I think I might actually have some spiders on order...

 

[qquake]

Near as I can see by the photos, the top is solid, right? the reflection on it is a bit deceiving, though. My first impression was that it was a web mesh over a turned interior piece. I love gimmick pens, too. I've done more Steampunk pens than anything else, so far. I think I might actually have some spiders on order...

The web is actually engraved or molded.

 

[pshrynk]

It's just very reflective, obviously.

 

[qquake]

It's just very reflective, obviously.

Yes, highly polished chrome.

 

[egnald]

Very Nice. I agree, those Alumilite blanks from McKenzie look great and turn and finish like a dream. - Dave

 

[qquake]

Very Nice. I agree, those Alumilite blanks from McKenzie look great and turn and finish like a dream. - Dave

This is actually a Diamond Cast blank.

 

[egnald]

This is actually a Diamond Cast blank.

Diamond Cast blanks are made by Tim McKenzie using diamond powder and Alumilite resin. They are carried by several other suppliers, but McKenzie Penworks is the owner / manufacturer. - Dave

 

[qquake]

Diamond Cast blanks are made by Tim McKenzie using diamond powder and Alumilite resin. They are carried by several other suppliers, but McKenzie Penworks is the owner / manufacturer. - Dave

I did not know that. I sure do like them. They're very messy, but turn easily and polish well.