Bulb filled - at last!

[Jimjam66]

Drum roll, Please! I finally finished a bulb filler in wood. Insanely pleased with it!







It's not perfect, mind you. The choice of wood was a little ill-starred, as the edges have tiny saw-teeth in some places where a burr is right on it. As this was turned on mandrels with no bushes there was not much I could do about it.

Also, the acrylic windows are poor as this was the fifth attempt so I didn't bother putting decent rod in, I just grabbed some ratty offcuts. Sod's law says this is the one that doesn't end up in the bin!

And finally, the cap to barrel thread is far too long - it takes about fifteen turns to screw the cap completely on. I think I can improve that, but she's full of ink at the moment so I'll have to wait until she's empty before attempting it ...

Peter, I have now successfully completed a feed conversion for a bulb filler and it's quite straightforward if a little finicky. Give me a shout when you're ready to try it and I'll shed what light I can.

 

[bellringer]

looks good

 

[Grump]

Undying admiration for your bloody mindedness and sheer dogged determination.
That is the work of a genius there mate.

 

[Jim]

Undying admiration for your bloody mindedness and sheer dogged determination.
That is the work of a genius there mate.

What he says ... Knew you could do it ...

 

[Doug]

Got to say I agree with the others David, bloody well done mate :bravo::bravo:

 

[Pete B]

David,

more than drum roll needed, a band as well.
Definitely up market.
Its worth the amount of work and research you have put into this.
Nice one the result is great.
I have a feeling you are going to make quite a few of these from now on, i hope so anyway.

Regards

Pete

 

[turnaround360]

Awwweessomm

 

[Terry]

Brilliant!!!!! Well done.

 

[Jimjam66]

Thanks for all the kind comments, guys!

I have a feeling you are going to make quite a few of these from now on, i hope so anyway.

That's the plan, Pete - although I'm already formulating ideas for a piston filler and a plunge filler. I must be a masochist!

 

[Jim]

Thanks for all the kind comments, guys!



That's the plan, Pete - although I'm already formulating ideas for a piston filler and a plunge filler. I must be a masochist!

Love It!!

 

[paulm]

David, you're the boss. Fantastic stuff, others would have given up but you've persevered and it might not be perfect in your eyes but its not far off. Well done.

 

[Buckeye]

Drum roll, Please! I finally finished a bulb filler in wood. Insanely pleased with it!

I am not surprised, I would be too.

It's not perfect, mind you. The choice of wood was a little ill-starred, as the edges have tiny saw-teeth in some places where a burr is right on it. As this was turned on mandrels with no bushes there was not much I could do about it.

Also, the acrylic windows are poor as this was the fifth attempt so I didn't bother putting decent rod in, I just grabbed some ratty offcuts. Sod's law says this is the one that doesn't end up in the bin!

And finally, the cap to barrel thread is far too long - it takes about fifteen turns to screw the cap completely on. I think I can improve that, but she's full of ink at the moment so I'll have to wait until she's empty before attempting it ...

I have made that mistake, but it is easily solved if you can mount it back on the lathe.

Peter, I have now successfully completed a feed conversion for a bulb filler and it's quite straightforward if a little finicky. Give me a shout when you're ready to try it and I'll shed what light I can.

That would be fantastic, I have decided to use a pump to get one finished and go for a bulb filler if there are no other problems.

You have made a cracker and you should be pleased, chuffed and over the moon with it, little things like choice of wood and length of threads can be adjusted for your next one.

Peter

 

[edlea]

Well done David 10/10 for attempt and achievement.... it looks great

 

[stevenw1963]

like Ed says, 10 outta 10 David

 

[rowdyyates115]

Brilliant, Well done David

 

[Penpal]

JJ, When I read insanely I was tempted to comment thats where we are all at but it is the degree that counts. Well directed energy toward this design in wood. Since its not MARK1 look forward to MARK11 with striking grain and colour.

Cant even spell masochist but I know one when I see one or in your case read your confession. When cutting the threads did you use CA to strengthen the wood? I am presuming the threads in the cap and bottom not shown were wood or are the plastic like the other insert that could be what you called a window?

All my pens are turned on Mandrels without bushes cause there seems to be a sods law for them as well if they drop into the sawdust thats it around here. I keep about four measuring devices I set to each end size before hand only turning one piece at a time two calipers set each time to the kit being used. I find it hard to believe how cheap they are now ( if only I could find the batteries) I use them as go no go guages.

When the first Cigar imitation Real Cigar commenced there were dozens of variations to have what looked like ash on the end of the pen and the ingenious methods and materials used.

Have fun along the way thanks for showing mate wish you success.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Jimjam66]

Thanks for the positive feedback, folks! It means a lot.

When cutting the threads did you use CA to strengthen the wood? I am presuming the threads in the cap and bottom not shown were wood or are the plastic like the other insert that could be what you called a window?

Peter, I fashioned a skeleton for the pen out of brass (see this thread). So all threads are brass - I don't as yet trust wooden threads enough! The window is in fact a piece of 7.5mm diameter clear acrylic rod inserted crosswise through the blank before drilling, leaving two 'portholes' in the sides of the barrel.