Finally

[21William]

After several false starts thinking I had all the bits and pieces I needed the 10.5 drill bit arrived so I made this today.

Not very pleased with Photobucket as the pen is pin sharp on my 21" monitor but by the time they get hold of it they manage to lose it somehow. Is Flickr any better?

 

[Buckeye]

Why not just upload it to the forum?

Peter

 

[yorkshireman]

That's different William, what's it like to write with?

 

[21William]

Why not just upload it to the forum?

Peter

Didn't think of that. I'm so used to just uploading to PB. I also only normally use the DT for image editing etc and surf the web on a tablet. I'll have a play. :wink:

Update: Actually, looking at it the exported JPEG is not very good compared to the RAW file. I'll have a play in Lightroom to see if I can improve the export without increasing the file size too much.

 

[21William]

That's different William, what's it like to write with?

Not brilliant, but it's a novelty item that appealed as I was a car mechanic many years ago!

 

[bassethound]

Nice novelty Pen William, ok if you like that sort of thing, nicely made though!

 

[Buckeye]

Didn't think of that. I'm so used to just uploading to PB. I also only normally use the DT for image editing etc and surf the web on a tablet. I'll have a play. :wink:

Update: Actually, looking at it the exported JPEG is not very good compared to the RAW file. I'll have a play in Lightroom to see if I can improve the export without increasing the file size too much.

Raw is always going to look better. Make sure you export the jpeg at maximum quality. If you get the proportion right i.e. 800 x ??? the forum software will make it 800 pixels x ??? pixels.

Peter

 

[21William]

Going back to the desktop it doesn't look too bad, maybe its just the iPad?

 

[brody2123]

Nice clear photo there. Pretty cool pen. Did you do the paracord?

 

[21William]

Nice clear photo there. Pretty cool pen. Did you do the paracord?

Yes, I make the odd Scooby from time to time. Happened to have the red and White Scooby in stock!

 

[Scots Bill]

very nice pen William sort of springs out at you, lovely finish.

 

[billyb_imp]

Nice colour & finish to the pen William

 

[Penpal]

I recoiled with pleasure William the neatest touch was the Parracord I go back to motor bikes with open front forks that looked like that so the pen strikes a chord for me.

Simply so effective and handy with the tassle matching so well great character.

Peter.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nicely turned and finished William

 

[Phil Dart]

Nicely done Willaim. Was beginning to think you didn't turn pens.

 

[21William]

Nicely done Willaim. Was beginning to think you didn't turn pens.

Me too! I'll probably be using one of the blanks I got from you for the next one.

 

[wm460]

Looks great William, these pens are a great way to use up those off cuts.

 

[Les ELm]

Looks fine from here.
Nicely done.

Les

 

[Buckeye]

Where did you get the kit and blank from?

Peter

 

[21William]

Where did you get the kit and blank from?

Peter

The kit was from Axminster and I got the blank from Vinny on eBay.