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Bullet case pen.

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Paul hd

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I recently commented on a thread saying I would like to see a bullet pen being made and put together.

Within a few days I had 4 cases, 3 bullets and two slimline kits sitting on my doormat to try out and nothing was wanted in exchange.

I am blown away by the generosity of forum member Mark (Flexi). Big thanks Mark.

All projects made with these cases will go to charity.

I bet I get told off for making the case nice and shiny.:thumbs:

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Love watching your videos Paul. Great looking pen, made for a great cause. I would also like to mention Mark (Flexi), I have benefited from him in the past. He's a great guy that contributes a lot to the forum and makes some outstanding pens.
 
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Really nice job on that Paul.....you didn't take long to get that done.....love the top cap too great to use those colours:thumbs::thumbs:
 
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Paul your contributions to the forum are numerous and demonstrated both in words and moving pictures,love them both mate.

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Paul hd said:
Thanks Les :thumbs:

A question for you and Mark or anybody that works with Brass.
Do you guys sometimes coat the brass case and if so what with?

Regards,
Paul.
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Paul,

To finish the brass casing and copper bullet to avoid tarnishing, I polish and clean with AUTOSOL metal polish and wipe the brass down with Lacquer Thinner.
Apply 4 coats of Sherwin-Willams Opex Clear Acrylic Metal Lacquer mixed 50/50 with Lacquer Thinner.
I use the my dipping method by plugging the bullet nib hole with Bee’s Wax, install a piece of tight fitting dowel into the 7mm primer hole and dip into a container of the the mixture and hanger vertically to dry.

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Les ELm said:
Paul,

To finish the brass casing and copper bullet to avoid tarnishing, I polish and clean with AUTOSOL metal polish and wipe the brass down with Lacquer Thinner.
Apply 4 coats of Sherwin-Willams Opex Clear Acrylic Metal Lacquer mixed 50/50 with Lacquer Thinner.
I use the my dipping method by plugging the bullet nib hole with Bee’s Wax, install a piece of tight fitting dowel into the 7mm primer hole and dip into a container of the the mixture and hanger vertically to dry.

Les
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Hi Les,
Thank you for that info.

I will use your technique but with a product called Mylards. Sherwin doesn't seem readily available here in UK.

Once it arrives I will report back.
 
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