Some info on Daveygees kit

[Woody]

There are a few points that need to be addressed first on these kits one you need a 6" long blank

next the plastic gripper the R/B one is just a bit longer than the F/P so they cant be swapped around

next the plastic gripper has a left hand thread so when adjusting to fit you need to remember that

Now for making the pens I have made two with wood and one in plastic and used 3 different types of glue because with wood I think it is important to get a good purchase because of the bare wood end on the cap end so from left to right epoxy resin, Polyurethane glue and lastly Med super glue

more to follow

 

[paulm]

You're starting to make me want to have a go on the ones I've got Brian... Nice pics... bring on the rest.

 

[Woody]

Now for turning done between centres as I haven't got any bushes turned to 12mm
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sanded then again because of the exposed wooden end I applied a few coats of thin super glue to add strength to the wood looked after there is no reason why this pen shouldnt give years of good service
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then eee friction polish and woodturners stick
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and here we have the finished pens which will be available for inspection on Sat LOL two in wood Mansonia and Chestnut one hard wood and one a bit soft and two in acrylic and I think both mediums work well on this kit

 

[ni9eofse7en]

Nice, I must have missed the thread about the kits though. Do you have a link or what are they called? Thanks.

 

[Woody]

Nice, I must have missed the thread about the kits though. Do you have a link or what are they called? Thanks.

They were called the one diameter kits but now they are called the traditional kit and they are sold by our Daveygee all you need do is PM him here is the link to them http://www.penturners.co.uk/buy-sell/10678-traditional-fountain-pen-rollerball-pen.html

 

[ni9eofse7en]

Got it, many thanks.

 

[daveygee]

Woody - you very clever boy :wink::wink:

Like your adjuster for the plastic tube...

Well done and brilliant finishes and Instructions excellent.

I will update my instructions on these now.

Many thanks

 

[Bill Mooney]

Another good WIP Woody & a good result at the end of it.

 

[Terry]

Excellent info Woody and great pens !!!

 

[Indie Shed]

Brilliant guide Woody. I now an official liker of the pen, it's hard not to when it is finished as well as that.

 

[Jim]

Thanks for that Woody, some lovely pens also my friend ..

 

[Penpal]

The pens are smooth Woody how do they fit in the pocket for body length? Like your reinforcing on the bottom of the top I agree better to be sure especially when fitting together.Loved the pics and the straight talk mate.

Peter.:whistler::whistler::whistler:

 

[Vic Perrin]

Cheers for the Info Woody. I have ordered some off Davey to have a go at.

Vic

 

[Grump]

Fanx for that dad Love you init?

 

[wm460]

Top looking pens Woody.

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.
Nice little tutorial too.

Les

 

[donwatson]

Thanks for all the information Woody. The pens look very good
I am sure the first fountain pen I made was a Traditional. I would need to look up the old forums (Mervyn)

 

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