My First Sirocco (Antique Copper & Pink Ivory)

[Seb]

What an amazing kit the Sirocco is. Really enjoyed working with a more 'premium' kit. Only had one issue, and that was when pressing the clip in. The angle of the actual clip was holding it off the blank at quite a steep angle, and I think any more pressure would have cracked the blank. I'm wondering if I've left the blank with a little too much shape, i.e. too thick. I put some paper towel under the clip so it didn't scratch the blank when pressing it in.

 

[Penpal]

This time wonderful Seb,Scary gloves.Neat pink Ivory ,strikng colour, excellent shaping .

Peter.

 

[silver]

Nice match of kit and finish there Seb.

Could have been because it's a little plumper, however what I use is a piece of tubing (fish tank air silicon tube) popped over the clip prior to when I fit them to any kit. That way it prevents any potential scrathes.

 

[wm460]

That is a beauty Seb.

 

[AllenN]

Very nice Seb. +1 for the silicone tube idea.

 

[flexi]

Very nice pairing, lovely depth to that pink...very nice
And I just use a plastic ziplock bag under the clip when sliding it on..... there always seems to be plenty around on the bench

 

[Bill Mooney]

Nowt wrong with that Seb. Like Mark I use a small component bag under the clip.

 

[geordie0928]

Very nice pen mate.

 

[fortress]

All round great looking pen, I Myself just pull the clip gently away from the body.

 

[Pops92]

Got to agree love the Sirocco kit I really like the gold and gunmetal. Cannot post photos yet as only just joined.:up:

 

[Themackay]

Nice pen Seb that pink Ivorys nice

 

[Phil Dart]

Excellent marriage of plating and blank Seb. Delighted you like the Sirocco so much

 

[Frederick]

I have a small piece of plastic sheet that I use and I always wipe it first.....seems to work OK. Nice pen as well..

Cheers
Frederick

 

[Rod S]

Good morning from Winnipeg,

The Sirocco is a lovely looking kit although I haven't turned one yet - many Sierras however. I slip one of the little plastic bags which comes with the kit over the clip during the pressing.

Congratulations on a beautiful turn,