Very Delicate Blank

[DorenaGay]

I am looking for recommendations for the best way to glue a very delicate pen blank. Is a two part epoxy better than CA? The bank is the Yankee Pinstripe blank from NV Woodwerks. It is a fusion of 3D printing and resin casting. Thanks!

 

[mark james]

I would recommend a 2 part epoxy, and let it cure overnight. Be careful that you are accurately marking the exact center of the pattern on the ends. If one of the ends is slightly off-center, you will have a taper in some of the pinstripes. The video that is linked to this blank on the website is very good.

Have FUN! and please show us the pen after it is turned.

 

[jttheclockman]

I too highly recommend a two part epoxy to glue blank to tube. I do this with every pen I make. I am a big fan of SystemIII T88 epoxy. It has a long open time and needs to cure at least 24 hours. I am not familiar with the blanks you are talking about and if they are opaque or somewhat transparent. If not sure I will always at the very least tint the epoxy and this case white. Good luck and take your time and you should do fine.

 

[Dieseldoc]

Photo of your blank would help.

 

[jttheclockman]

Photo of your blank would help.

https://nvwoodwerks.com/product/yankee-pinstripe-pen-blanks/

 

[TonyL]

https://nvwoodwerks.com/product/yankee-pinstripe-pen-blanks/

2 part epoxy with as 24 hour cure time.

 

[leehljp]

https://nvwoodwerks.com/product/yankee-pinstripe-pen-blanks/

Wow, where was that when I needed it 12 -13 years ago! I did it the hard way and don't really want to do it again. That blank in that link is much nicer IMO!

 

[duderubble]

I did a hybrid like that with stars. Turned like butter. But I also reccomend epoxy.

 

[ramaroodle]

It's unanimous. NO QUESTION! EPOXY! CA has very poor shear strength.

 

[MiteyF]

Epoxy is ALWAYS better than CA