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Delrin

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I got some Delrin from Ebay and decided that along with my new Tap and Die set I'd try and make a nib. I totally forgot about putting a cap on so that might be mkII and this one will have to be a desk pen.
 

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Well done Paul are you going to make a whole pen out of it it is a nice material to turn I have made soft jaws for my old chuck with it
 
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A great nib and it isn't to late to do the rest of it init?
I absolutely love it to bits.
 
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Lovely work Paul, Delrin is an interesting compound to turn giving a great finish straight of the chisel, I look forward to seeing how you get on with your experimenting :thumbs::thumbs:
 
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Woody said:
Well done Paul are you going to make a whole pen out of it it is a nice material to turn I have made soft jaws for my old chuck with it
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Thanks Woody. My intention is to do a wooden body of the pen hopefully. Now I'm back from flying the birds I'll be up in the shed again soon Hopefully.
 
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Looks like it takes a good finish Paul, love your innovation my friend.. :winking:
 
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Paul that is great what a splendid first time around your mention of flying the birds we had a great documentary on Aussie Wedge Tail Eagles it was said they are among the largest of Raptors certainly incredible birds.

Kind regards Peter.:thumbs:
 
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Paul that is great what a splendid first time around your mention of flying the birds we had a great documentary on Aussie Wedge Tail Eagles it was said they are among the largest of Raptors certainly incredible birds.

Kind regards Peter.:thumbs:
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A magnificent looking bird Peter, very similar to our Golden Eagle except larger and the tail is a different shape. I've had the unpleasant experience to get nailed by a Golden Eagle in my hand although was quick enough to make it so the talons didn't go right through but even so enough damage was done. This is a picture of his talons and they would have gone right through my hand if I wasn't quick enough.
 

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Hmmmmm...... thinks!":thinks:. Might be best to keep in with Paul for when I'm renovating my vintage pens.:whistling:
 
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