Attempted to copy Pauls "bullet" pen

[Lons]

Had a go yesterday but first fixed the failed Mistral pen which broke even more when I tried to dismantle it so I ended up re-making the business end from scratch. It feels nice in the hand but I don't like it much. I'm sure it will appeal to one of my extended family members though.

I bought some 308 shells from Alex so attempted to make something at least resembling a pen following the tutorial from Paul. (Thanks Paul).
It's far from perfect but as a practice piece I'm fairly happy and didn't find it too difficult. Just used some teak out of my scrap box blanks in case I bo...xed it up. I could have got the fit between shell and blank tighter and the shell case had quite a few scratches which I didn't try too hard to eradicate on this one.

I had cleaned up the shell case before finishing the timber but managed to get a little CA on the shell edge even though I wrapped it with masking tape. It wouldn't come off except with abrasive so I did something wrong there.

And I had a "plonker" moment. - The drill bit stuck when drilling the end cap and I instinctively grabbed the shell case between forefinger and thumb. (I bloody knew it was hot :stupid:) so lovely smell of burning flesh and I've erased my fingerprints:witless: I'll drill the next one on the press.

It's given me confidence to try again and maybe risk a decent blank

Bob

 

[Woody]

Well done Bob that looks the business mate

 

[Neil]

Think the bullet pen looks great, personally I hate waisted slimlines

 

[Terry]

Excellent effort Bob.

 

[Gav]

Love the bullet pen.

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[Jim]

Looks good Bob, you have done well with the bullet my friend..

personally I hate waisted slimlines

Take no notice of this comment Bob, not so long ago he hated plastic ...

 

[Grump]

Top marks for effort and persistence if nothing else.
The pens both look good to me init?

 

[bellringer]

looking very good

 

[turnaround360]

I Don't use kits i buy the components .

 

[rowdyyates115]

Bob, like you I did the same, no fingerprints... Arghhhhhhhh.. I have now stopped until my order for a correct sized collet turns up.
First class attempt - keep it up buddy....

 

[Penpal]

Like the two pens prefer new brasses to work with easy purchases at gun shops over here.

Peter.

 

[edlea]

Well done Bob ...you said you would and you have ..looks very good too .

 

[stevenw1963]

Leaps & bounds Bob, nice looking pens them

 

[yorkshireman]

Good work Bob