I did it!!

[flexi]

Hi all,
Yes I did it, I turned something other than a Leveche, whilst there is nothing wrong with a Leveche the customer wanted something else.... So here we have a gold Tempest with an Oak jacket.... Other than being very thin on the tubes I really like it... Two more to do, but I might treat myself to some more for Easter (eggs are overrated )

 

[alan morrison]

Nice job on that kit, Mark.
I still have a couple of those in my drawer that I should look out and do something with.

 

[Hallelujahal]

Nice how do you find the Tempest Mark?

 

[flexi]

Nice how do you find the Tempest Mark?

As with all Phils kits, very well designed and made, great plating depth. The only problem I had was you have no room for errors when drilling the blanks... I resulted to going a drill bits/sizes under on the drill press and reaming out. The pre assembled click mech is a great touch and I just slipped a Leveche Bush over the button when I pushed it into the tube.....

 

[Padster]

I like that and the kit, generally I stay away from ballpoints as personal preference but I should have some as an option.

Padster

 

[howsitwork?]

I thought it was going to be a confession post for a minute there Mark !

Nice result and the hardware works well with the oak.

 

[howsitwork?]

I thought it was going to be a confession post for a minute there Mark !

Nice result and the hardware works well with the oak.

have you ever considered fuming the oak after turning?

 

[flexi]

No... Most Oak I have, I have acquired as offcuts from someone who makes dog beds from wine casks... I never know what it's going to be like or turn like tbh

 

[alpha1]

Nice job well done.

 

[Phil Dart]

The pre assembled click mech is a great touch and I just slipped a Leveche Bush over the button when I pushed it into the tube.....

Glad you like it Mark. I see you still managed to get a Leveche into the mix somewhere though.