Went kitless for 2017 and loving it.

[TheGF3]

So after really getting my feet wet in 2016, I quickly decided that my goal would be to create full kitless pens. It took me longer than expected to acquire all the necessary tools, but once I had them, I got right to it. These are all 100% handmade with an entry level wood lathe and hand tools, from rounding blanks, to drilling and tapping all the connections. Beall 3 stage lathe buffer for final polishing acrylics.

 

[TheGF3]

And a few more...

 

[stuckinohio]

Very nice! I really like the squared off designs.

 

[WhiskeyRain]

I've been contemplating going kitless for a while now. These are inspiring. Thanks for sharing.


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[dtswebb]

George,

Beautiful work and thank you for the inspiration.

 

[Texasshipagent]

I've been contemplating going kitless for a while now. These are inspiring. Thanks for sharing.


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Do it !!!


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[Charlie_W]

Very impressive George! You have been quite busy.

 

[RayMcDaniel]

WowQ! I'm really in love with that wood and green colored one in the original post. If I wanted to make something like that where would I start? I dont even know what kind of tools you need for something like that.

Thanks for any and all help.

 

[stuckinohio]

WowQ! I'm really in love with that wood and green colored one in the original post. If I wanted to make something like that where would I start? I dont even know what kind of tools you need for something like that.

Thanks for any and all help.

Start watching this guys videos on youtube. that will give you the basic idea of making a kitless pen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DQna36uThA

 

[Texasshipagent]

WowQ! I'm really in love with that wood and green colored one in the original post. If I wanted to make something like that where would I start? I dont even know what kind of tools you need for something like that.



Thanks for any and all help.

Start watching this guys videos on youtube. that will give you the basic idea of making a kitless pen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DQna36uThA

Check out this guy in India , very low tech

https://youtu.be/08pUuLREZR4




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[stuckinohio]

I love to watch him too. It amazes me every time.

 

[Bryguy]

Those are Gorgeous!

 

[TheGF3]

Two more I recently completed. Stabilized pine cones in clear colored alumilite, and Dragon' Fire lava alumilite.

 

[dozuki]

Those are great. I have been thinking about it and pestering people but haven't jumped in yet. again great work.

 

[TheGF3]

One more custom fountain pen I just finished the other night, a kit pen turned from a segmented blank I made from Maple and Mahogany, and a couple pens I made for my boys (7 & 4). They wanted dad to make them their own pens so they picked materials and kits and I turned them after dinner one night.

 

[TheGF3]

A few more of my newest pens.

 

[builtbybill]

They look awesome, especially the rollerball.

 

[MikeL]

Not sure how I missed this thread when it first started but am glade to see it. These pens are great. Especially like the hybrid pens.

 

[Jim15]

Great looking bunch of pens.

 

[RKB]

Congratulations, those are excellent pens. :biggrin:

Rod

 

[WhiskeyRain]

Nice work. Liking the color choices


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[Burb]

Your work is fantastic!! Very impressive!!

 

[TheGF3]

Two more recently finished pens. Jowo #6 fountain pen with buckeye burl and inlayed crushed turquoise. Pen features a smooth satin finish, with the turquoise section being polished to a high gloss for contrast, and a glossy acrylic section grip. Second pen is designed to accommodate a Pilot G-2 ballpoint refill, features a turbulent waters acrylic nosecone, connector and finials, with Asian Satinwood Burl barrel and cap bodies.

 

[TheGF3]

Completed last night, "Thor's Hammer" alumilite from beartoothwoods.com. This fountain pen is being given away in celebration of my Instagram account reaching 500+ followers recently.

 

[mikemitchell357]

Beautiful pens, I really like the Thor's hammer. Have you figured out how you would do a clip? I like clip less as well but have been curious how to do a clip on a kit less.