First kitless pen

[ValleyBoy]

I just made my first kitless pen. Man it was tricky. Kudos to all you guys who make this look so easy.

I spent ages designing and planning it up front but lots of things happened during the build that I hadn't catered for. Also I made a pretty basic mistake in my dimensions during the design stage which I didn’t realise until I’d wasted three blanks.

Anyway here is the result. I need to make some aesthetic tweaks to the next one I make but I’m happy(ish) with the dimensions and the way it all fits together.

Big thanks to Phil for some excellent advice and guidance. It helped a lot.

 

[flexi]

That's very nice, I love the blank you chose too. Kit less is far from easy....or cheap, but that's a very good start

 

[fortress]

Great result Ash, very well done.

 

[alan morrison]

You SHOULD be well pleased with that result. Super job
Alan

 

[Paul hd]

That isa great looking pen.

 

[Mark James]

Extremely well done. The skill set for kitless is daunting, but you are well on your way.

 

[Frederick]

Nice one. I think the blank is called Stoney Beach .
Nice work. I must stop being lazy and make a few kitless pens.

 

[AllenN]

That is a super job, lovely pen, well done.

 

[wm460]

That is a beauty Ash, well done.