The World's First Omega in Amboyna Burr

[Neil]

I have often thought that metal work on both ends was necessary for aesthetic balancing reasons and have not liked any previous closed end postings that I can recall. I looked at the picture very quickly, looking to read the thread and return to the picture, and didn't even notice that it was a closed end initially, it looks very well balanced and a really high class pen.

Peter, could you tell us what the dimension is of the closed end wood section, it looks perfectly balanced and your measurement would save unnecessary experimentation.

It's beautiful!

 

[Walter]

That is a superb interpretation of the kit Peter. Love the flow of the curves and an excellent finish.

 

[billyb_imp]

Lovely looking pen Peter, with a very nice finish

 

[rayf6604]

It is really nice and imho better looking in closed end form than with the intended threaded posting. As I've never done a closed end pen I for one would appreciate an explanation/tutorial on how to achieve this. The bit I don't understand is how it's held on the lathe.

 

[Buckeye]

Yep, lke that alot too. But why make it closed end? Didnt you like it the way it was?

Looks really nice in the jacket you have put it in tho..

Thanks Eamonn, personally I am not thrilled with the bottom finial on almost all kits and I don't care about posting the cap. For me the bottom is too narrow so guess I didn't like it the way it was.

I have often thought that metal work on both ends was necessary for aesthetic balancing reasons and have not liked any previous closed end postings that I can recall. I looked at the picture very quickly, looking to read the thread and return to the picture, and didn't even notice that it was a closed end initially, it looks very well balanced and a really high class pen.

Peter, could you tell us what the dimension is of the closed end wood section, it looks perfectly balanced and your measurement would save unnecessary experimentation.

It's beautiful!

Thank you, the bottom Barrel is 77mm which is the measurement of the wood itself.

Peter

 

[Buckeye]

It is really nice and imho better looking in closed end form than with the intended threaded posting. As I've never done a closed end pen I for one would appreciate an explanation/tutorial on how to achieve this. The bit I don't understand is how it's held on the lathe.

Look at the o-ring/pin chuck. Skiprat Pens - Tips & Tricks [Page 2]

Peter

 

[wm460]

That is a beautiful pen Peter, most impressive.

 

[Lons]

It's all been said - fantastic work

 

[rayf6604]

Look at the o-ring/pin chuck. Skiprat Pens - Tips & Tricks [Page 2]

Peter

Thanks for the link Peter, I'll have a go at it but I didn't realise it be so complicated lol

 

[Buckeye]

Thanks for the link Peter, I'll have a go at it but I didn't realise it be so complicated lol

If you think that's complicated....

I prefer the pin chuck to the o-ring chuck. I have just done a search for one so I don't have to take a photo of mine and skiprat also had one of those, you can see it here

I believe Brian and maybe Woody use to make them from wood, I am not sure if they have posted pics, best to ask them.

Peter

 

[stevenw1963]

That is a seriously nice looking pen Peter, don't like the gold plating mind but other than that everything else about it shouts 1 very nice pen.

 

[ataylor]

wow, smashing pen with a tidy finish.

 

[cookie21]

Really nice pen peter, will buy some if Dan gets them in Chrome

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

They will be available In chrome from mid September Cookie

 

[bellringer]

They will be available In chrome from mid September Cookie

Are you getting gold as we'll


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[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Are you getting gold as we'll


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I will be doing Alex but the first 1000 kits will be chrome.

 

[Buckeye]

I will be doing Alex but the first 1000 kits will be chrome.

That's a very wise move Dan.

Peter

 

[Jimjam66]

Tasty! I love it.

 

[Grump]

Look at the style, the cut, the cloth init?
Peter I absolutely love this, it is probably the nicest pen I have seen since I dunno when.

 

[chas_41_uk]

I still like this kit. And love Peters closed end pen