click kitless ballpoint

[davidj44]

Some time since I logged on, never mind post anything. Life getting in the way of fun! This is a first attempt at a kitless click pen. Schmidt mechanism and nib turned form aluminium on my new mini metal lathe.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Now I do like this one David. I think it's a spanker.

 

[brody2123]

Sleek looking pen there. Especially for a 1st crack. Another thing on my " tools I really need list " which metal lathe do you have ?

 

[Doug]

Looks good David

 

[Grump]

Now there's a nearly a real pen made by a pen maker, well done.
Now start doing your own plating, it needs to be a bit better finished for that.
Do it with real materials anyone can buy a plastic pen.

That is a fantastic effort, I love the direction you're taking and look forward to seeing the next one from your stable init?

 

[bassethound]

That's a smashing pen mate..

 

[wm460]

That is a great pen David.

 

[davidj44]

Sleek looking pen there. Especially for a 1st crack. Another thing on my " tools I really need list " which metal lathe do you have ?

Chester Super Conquest - I bought an ER32 collet chuck with it as I have similar on the wood lathe. Having both lathes is really good, using both for different parts of the work. No personal connection but I found Chester good to deal with. I did spend some time following recommendations on the web - adjusting, checking lubricating etc, all worth the time.

 

[Vic Perrin]

An excellent kitless David

 

[davidj44]

Chester Super Conquest - I bought an ER32 collet chuck with it as I have similar on the wood lathe. Having both lathes is really good, using both for different parts of the work. No personal connection but I found Chester good to deal with. I did spend some time following recommendations on the web - adjusting, checking lubricating etc, all worth the time.

I don't know what the "tongue" () is about. Too early in the morning to get the hang of it all!

 

[billyb_imp]

Great first effort on the kitless road David, look forward to seeing more

 

[Macaronytony]

For a first attempt that's stunning David..
Been looking at the same lathe since Christmas, got the web page permanently up.
Do you think it's good value for the money?

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.

Les

 

[AllenN]

That looks really nice. Something I should like to try one day if funds and space ever permit the acquisition of a small metal lathe.

 

[sfurini]

Very nice, David - great looking pen, lovely work

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nice indeed David

 

[Jim]

That it a superb effort David, nice shape to it and a good choice of blank ..