Accidental segmentation.

[fortress]

My second Zeta did not go to plan, the tube refused to go in the last quarter of an inch.
So I turned it back another quarter and stuck on a piece of Parapan.
I think it came out alright. I'm sure this has happened to many.

 

[silver]

Yep, you could have trimmed the tube off that was sticking out and poped it in the other end.

Used a Dremel with cutting disk to do it once before. But if that happens now I just chuck it in the bin and start again.

In fairness the glues (epoxy) I use now I don't have that problem.

As for a recovery of a pen tube and blank that is all it is, in my mind that is what it will always be to you too.

Finish looks good tho.

 

[edlea]

Shame is that John as it would have been a cracker of a pen. Although it's good practice to do what you have done I think there's a lot in what Eamonn says.

 

[angelo49]

Looks good John. You're using CA to glue in the tubes, right?
Gave it up years ago for that reason.
5 min. epoxy, always.

 

[Woody]

Well saved John another way is to get some spare tubes and redrill the tube out

 

[Jim]

Yep, we have done this or similar John, but a decent save for sure ..

 

[fortress]

Thanks for the advice guys, there are always options, I'll start by getting some epoxy.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen John.

 

[Pierre---]

Epoxy of course.
And if you have to make an oops ring (who never did?), do the same one symmetrically on the other side, why not with a sheet of veneer in between. It will look like a planned work of art.
And maybe take some time to choose a colour that will fit, but that's a matter of taste.

 

[fortress]

You are so right Pierre, sometimes contrasts are welcome, sometimes not. I did think of symmetry, but I just opted for a contrasting quick fix. Thank you all once again for your suggestions.

 

[Penpal]

If on the other hand you had just presented your pen as it is now I for one would have said beaut pen and knowing what you have said I still think its a ripper John the rest is history..

Peter.

 

[Bill Mooney]

It's still a good save John. A good contrast is better than a bad match.

 

[Les ELm]

Nice save on well turned and finished plastic.

Les