Not sure about this one

[qquake2k]

My goal was to make a Christmas pen. Not sure if I like the pen kit or the blank. The kit is the Phoenix from Woodturningz in gold and gun metal. The blank is an acrylic acetate called Candy Apple. Plus the transmission is very stiff. It's like the spring is too strong, or it has heavy grease in it, or both. I'll do some experimenting with different springs and see if it makes a difference.

 

[qquake2k]

It's the spring. I switched springs with a Sierra style pen's spring, and the Phoenix operates much smoother. In the photo you can see that the Phoenix spring (bottom) is a little bit heavier. Oddly, though, the Sierra works just fine with the Phoenix spring.

 

[Penpal]

Mix n match worked out fine the pen looks a neat gripper looks different surely worth making good strong clip all round has a place in the scheme IMHO.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Looks great I really like that blank.

 

[Doug]

Not a fan of the kit Jim but love that blank & what a great finish

 

[Vic Perrin]

Plenty of Christmas appeal in that Jim

 

[AllenN]

Well it is certainly different. At first glance I thought no, but it does grow on one as a Christmas pen I must say.

 

[bassethound]

Yes that's quite a smart pen, well finished mate...

 

[Terry Q]

I like the kit and blank. Can you clip off some of the coil? Probably have to get some jewelers tools. That might be the solution.

 

[Les ELm]

Well turned and finished piece of plastic

Les

 

[chas_41_uk]

A nicely turned and finished pen Jim
I'm not keen on the kit, but the blank looks great. I immediately thought of The Grinch
Must be the time of the year :wink:

 

[Woody]

I made some of those a few years ago love em well done love the blank also

 

[Terry]

Like the kit and the blank Jim. Smart pen !!