Challenge by Woody

[paulm]

Right... what I'm on this forum for really....

Woody put up some bullet pens earlier and I noticed he'd put the clip on the side rather than on the top. I took this a a challenge as it was so good I just had to do it. Well it was a challenge too but I'm glad I persevered. I've also got a set of bushes now to make the nickel ones.

 

[Woody]

Hay Paul nice pen there mate and what a nice photo I'm still trying to get the shine to show in my light tent I did find by turning them slightly towards one of the lights it showed up a bit better so your challenge to me is to shine now who was it who said that

 

[Penpal]

Paul, Love the pen, like the ideas expressed and done. Have you heard from your mate re blanks?

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Penpal]

Hay Paul nice pen there mate and what a nice photo I'm still trying to get the shine to show in my light tent I did find by turning them slightly towards one of the lights it showed up a bit better so your challenge to me is to shine now who was it who said that

Woody I have an 11 1/2 inch (bragging as if) indeed that size in length mini fluro tube in a reflector from a light fitting sold to illuminate paintings on a wall. I sometimes use this as a top light when photographing my pens since the light runs parralel the reflected shine gives what you could be seeking its worth a try, ie two side lights and this overhead sitting on my open top frame of conduit. The kelvin rating of the tube is simply stated as daylight the standard sought to light paintings and photographs. The wiring is simple the ballast, starter and lampholders are all in series most ballasts have a printed circuit diagram on them anyway. I use a flex to the lamp housing and house the ballast separately. If it would assist tonight when the house settles I can take pics of this st up, let me know.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Jimjam66]

Well executed, Paul! Challenge completed, I'd say.

 

[Terry]

Lovely piece of work Paul !!!

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nicely completed Paul

 

[paulm]

Paul, Love the pen, like the ideas expressed and done. Have you heard from your mate re blanks?

Kind regards Peter.

Hi Peter, I still haven't seen my friend yet.

 

[paulm]

Hay Paul nice pen there mate and what a nice photo I'm still trying to get the shine to show in my light tent I did find by turning them slightly towards one of the lights it showed up a bit better so your challenge to me is to shine now who was it who said that

That shine is from my flash Woody.

 

[ZuluTiming]

Any chance showing to us how you did it?

 

[paulm]

Any chance showing to us how you did it?

I'm going to have a go later with nickel plated one so will try to put something together.

 

[Lons]

I haven't tried any of the nickle ones I got from Alex. Why do you need special bushes Paul?

Lovely pen btw

 

[brody2123]

Every second spent on this pen was well worth it mate. Brilliantly executed!! :bravo:

 

[wm460]

Well thought out and made Paul.

 

[paulm]

I haven't tried any of the nickle ones I got from Alex. Why do you need special bushes Paul?

Lovely pen btw

Because the nickel coating is so thin you can't use the bullet parts to turn the wood to just in case you scratch it. Previously with the brass ones I assemble it all and turn the wood to the casing.

 

[Woody]

I just turn mine between centres but we all get the same outcome in the end

 

[paulm]

I just turn mine between centres but we all get the same outcome in the end

Unfortunately you have to be good to do that Woody. Despite having nuclear measuring devices that measure down to the micron, I still get it wrong so always rely on bushes.

 

[Woody]

. Despite having nuclear measuring devices that measure down to the micron, I still get it wrong so always rely on bushes.

Nothing wrong with that Paul as I said we all get the same outcome in the end mate and enjoy what we do and seeing each-others work I am an admirer of all your work Paul no matter how you do it Happy turning my friend

 

[paulm]

Nothing wrong with that Paul as I said we all get the same outcome in the end mate and enjoy what we do and seeing each-others work I am an admirer of all your work Paul no matter how you do it Happy turning my friend

I feel very humble Woody.