Bullet Cock up

[paulm]

I wanted to make a bullet pen with threaded slimline kit as the 8mm tube is a much better fit at the nib end. Well its not that easy and the nib on this kit is too big for the end of the case... fail no1. I then didn't push the top tube far enough through the end so it would screw on... Fail no 2. Then trying to force it in further because of a slight gap at the clip end, I split the wood fail... no3. This is my first attempt at not having a join in the wood and I'm very happy with that so some good has come out of it but I need to have another go with a standard slimline. Using a nickel coated case also had a few problems because you can't make any mistakes cutting it as it will go straight through to the brass and I had to turn the wood separately instead of using the case as a bush which I do with the brass ones.

At least today I've learned something

 

[Jim]

Think of it being a learning curve Paul, and look at the experience you have just gained in making these pens ..

The pen on show looks well worth all the hiccups my friend ..

 

[brody2123]

It aint arf good mate. It's looking bloody good from where I'm sat.

 

[Grump]

Nearly there doc, use a brass case for the bushes and assemble on the nickel case init?
I use normal slimline tubes and tenon the wood to fit if it helps.

 

[paulm]

Nearly there doc, use a brass case for the bushes and assemble on the nickel case init?
I use normal slimline tubes and tenon the wood to fit if it helps.

Thanks Brian... Brass bushes it is. I tennon the wood but use a bit of acrylic at the nib to get it thin enough to fit.

 

[Grump]

use a bit of acrylic at the nib to get it thin enough to fit.

Gripfill magic.

 

[paulm]

Gripfill magic.

Another top tip from the Grumpmeister...

 

[chas_41_uk]

The pen looks fine in the photo Paul
Every time we try something new or different it is a learning curve :wink:

 

[bellringer]

The nickel looks really good


Sent while looking like I am doing something important

 

[Terry]

Everything looks good in the photo Paul !!!

 

[paulm]

Unfortunately or fortunately the photo doesn't show the split in the wood but you can see the oversized nib. I would sort the clip end out if it wasn't for the other two problems. I think that if done with the tips Brian gave me it will be a cracking pen.