Nylon Polymer Pen Blanks

[Les ELm]

A lot of members have asked how to keep the braid from fraying and how to get the braid to match the pen components.
This is how I make my Braided Polymer Pen Blanks in order to match the components.

Les

 

[Woody]

Enjoyed that Les thank you for showing

 

[Jim]

Thanks for that Les, i didn't realise there was so much work involved my friend ..

If it is ok by you i will add this to the tutorial page?

 

[fortress]

Very interesting, thank you Les.

 

[edlea]

Very instructive Les. Thank you.

 

[nimrod]

Thanks for that Les, another idea to add to the ever increasing to do list when I retire hopefully later this year

Robin

 

[chas_41_uk]

Interesting read, thanks Les

 

[Penpal]

Beauty Les loved the explanation and the application of it in your superior pens, very generous of you.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Thanks for that Les, I have not seen nylon braid here.

 

[Vic Perrin]

Great piece of Info Les

 

[Gizmo3k]

Thanks Les, very informative. I am going to attempt a carbon fibre sleeve pen fairly soon, and may give this method a shot - I imagine it will have the same issues with ends fraying.

Thanks again

Alan

 

[donwatson]

Thanks for this Les. I will be trying it out.

 

[peterpiper]

Thanks Les, stand-by for a plethora of braided pens
pete

 

[peterpiper]

Les, can this braid be coloured by dyeing? or must it be painted?
T.I.A.
pete

 

[Les ELm]

Les, can this braid be coloured by dyeing? or must it be painted?
T.I.A.
pete

Pete,
You can neither dye or paint this braid.

Les

 

[Les ELm]

Thanks for that Les, i didn't realise there was so much work involved my friend ..

If it is ok by you i will add this to the tutorial page?

No problem Jim.
Where is the Tutorial page?

Les

 

[peterpiper]

Pete,
You can neither dye or paint this braid.

Les

Oh Sh!!!
Thanks Les,
pete

 

[Penpal]

Every day a new for me material thanks Les.

Peter.

 

[Jim]

No problem Jim.
Where is the Tutorial page?

Les

Look on the navigation bar at the top of the forum Les ..

 

[ZuluTiming]

Oh Sh!!!
Thanks Les,
pete

Can THIS be used? I bought some a year ago but never got to do it...