Got the point..

[flexi]

Well not the shortest of pens.....but i have been itching to have a go at one of these.....
Customer is well chuffed and so am i....way easier than i thought but it did take some thought to get what he wanted the way he wanted

 

[silver]

That bits the bulls eye.

Spot on. Looks really well made.

 

[Graham_C]

That's really nice - as always Which kit supplied the workings?

 

[flexi]

Hi Graham,
Its a std slimline kit with a Beartooth woods bullet nib in black:wink:
You know i like to cheat

 

[21William]

Nice Job, that's a neat idea. I used to shoot crossbow years ago so I may make one of these, although I'll make it a more normal pen length. I'm not familiar with the kit so what keeps the refill in place? A link to the kit you used or instructions may help. I've got some arrow tube, fletchings and points and nocks.

 

[flexi]

Hi William....they are easier than you think....take a std slimline pen kit assemble the nib and refil guide on a bare brass tube...the second tube needs to be fixed in the shaft a distance in that is just further (2mm) than the assembly you have just made....make sure the glue is dry and the lower tube glue free...push together job done!!
Hope this helps.....if you have the knocks seperate you could go in the rear with the tube to avoid any glue in the lower section!

 

[21William]

Ok, thanks. I saw this but not too impressed.

Broken Arrow? Learn How to Make an Arrow Pen!

 

[flexi]

Ok, thanks. I saw this but not too impressed.

Broken Arrow? Learn How to Make an Arrow Pen!

Neither was i......although was the glue being used to stick something or as a finishthey used enough

 

[Dalboy]

Very nice pen Mark at least you also managed to do it without cutting the brand name in half. Not surprised the customer was happy with it

 

[fortress]

Great result Mark, well done.

 

[Penpal]

Straight up pen for arrow users mate.Like you I see a pen in most things. Essentially you followed a request to the sale. Well done ,bullseye from me.

Peter.

 

[21William]

I had a rummage through my old bits and pieces and knocked this up from an old bolt and a refill. I just needed to add a spacer rod and spring after drilling the original point. The refill was a perfect fit for Easton X7 1716 arrow tube.

 

[flexi]

Very nice there William.....is that a bolt? And how hard was the tip too?

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.

Les

 

[21William]

Very nice there William.....is that a bolt? And how hard was the tip too?

Yes it's just a cut down bolt. The length we used to use for competitions was about 13 1/2". The point was easy to drill out as it was only brass. We used to use brass or mild steel in the early days but later on all the points were made of CNC turned then centreless ground stainless steel. Luckily I still have a few of the old brass points to fit 1716 X7 tube. These later points look a lot nicer but extend too far outside the tube to be used for a pen, at least with a standard refill.

 

[Penpal]

Great to learn more of your hobbies thanks.

Peter.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Two great pens Mark & William.

 

[wm460]

Top looking pen both Mark and William.