After being inspired by Woody's Yunstone pens last month I felt I just had to have a go. Ordered some blanks off Phil (Beaufort Inks, great service thanks) and they arrived today. Turned this one straight away as I couldn't wait. They're quite a bit harder to turn than say acrylic and 'patience' is the name of the game. Try and rush it and they are easily chipped. Carbide tools are a must as you'd be forever sharpening HSS tools.
After what seemed an age it was finally ready to assemble. That's when it went wrong. the nib section cocked over slightly whilst being pressed in and I heard that little 'click' that told me I'd cracked it, literally. It's not too bad but the pen needs to be stripped, super thin CA applied and re-polished. Ah well, all in a day's work!
After what seemed an age it was finally ready to assemble. That's when it went wrong. the nib section cocked over slightly whilst being pressed in and I heard that little 'click' that told me I'd cracked it, literally. It's not too bad but the pen needs to be stripped, super thin CA applied and re-polished. Ah well, all in a day's work!