Yet Another Modified Slimline (YAMS)

[iamrohn]

I'm finding the pull of creativity and depth of options with these modified slimline pens (and did I mention you can't beat the cost?)

I found a write up from Don Ward online ( https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/46385292/slimline-modification-pen-makers-guild ) that I mostly followed for this one, and despite having excellent instructions I still found bits challenging. The side of the blank to insert the tube while glueing it tripped me up twice! And shaping the top I would spend more time on for the next one. Still I'm surprisingly ok with the result I got [emoji2]

I'm not sure what the wood is, it came from a large bag of unknown blanks. Likewise the acrylic came from a bag of cut offs from Woodcraft. As a result of a sale on the kit itself, I might have $5 in this pen only [emoji1787]

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[Chris P]

That looks good.

 

[magpens]

That looks REALLY good !!! . I like the finial piece especially. . I assume there is a bit of file work in that.

Thanks for showing the hypothetical "refill replacement pull apart" too !!

 

[SteveJ]

Nicely done!

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Great Job. I do "MS" from time to time. I had an idea but didn't quite know how I wanted to accomplish the task. I think you might have filled the gap. Thanks for sharing.

 

[iamrohn]

Great Job. I do "MS" from time to time. I had an idea but didn't quite know how I wanted to accomplish the task. I think you might have filled the gap. Thanks for sharing.

I can't wait to see what you do!! Please, if you think of it at the time, tag me so I don't miss it

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[iamrohn]

That looks REALLY good !!! . I like the finial piece especially. . I assume there is a bit of file work in that.

Thanks for showing the hypothetical "refill replacement pull apart" too !!

Ha ha hypothetical [emoji1787]
The majority of my pens I think don't even get a test scribble... running the ink dry would never happen!

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[its_virgil]

Nice one. Each one gets easier and you will eventually settle on dimensions that you think look best.

Glad you found the instructions helpful and easily followed. Now you understand why I called it the challenge pen.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Ironwood]

That's an attractive pen. Well done.

 

[mark james]

Very nice Modifications. The finished pen is excellent and I like the clip/upper blank mods - very nice. There is a wealth of modifications possible with the slimline ; have fun!!