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  1. ValleyBoy

    Hex plus pocket clip

    I’ve shown a few of these hexagonal pens before but one of the tricky elements I hadn’t shared was adding a pocket clip. I typically use the hidden ring approach and cut a small notch in the cap to allow the clip bar to pass through. That’s pretty straightforward on cylindrical shaped pens as...
  2. qquake2k

    Homemade Carbide Handle

    I bought some 15mm carbide radius cutters from Arizona Carbide a while back, and finally got around to making a handle. I used a 12" length of mild 1/2" square steel. I marked it, drilled it, and tapped it with an 8-32 tap. For the notch, I cut a slot with a hacksaw a little deeper than the...
    • qquake2k
    • Thread
    • 18475 carbide cut handle mdn notch tap
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turning Pens
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