Some New Pens

Re: Some New Pens 

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

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Cherry Burl 

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

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Box Elder Burl

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>This one has a splice on the end of the cap, one of those "can I save this pen" moments,

Take care,

Jim

Re: Some New Pens

Ruth in S.Cal

>They look great Jim. How much more difficult are they than the slimline twist pens? What do you need to make them by way of size of bushings, drill bit and anything else?

thanks,

r

Fine Writing Instruments!

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Absolutley lovely Jim!

They look very rich. Beauties, all of them.

Jen

Re: Some New Pens

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hi Ruth,

Thanks for kind words.

It's a bit trickier to drill than the slim line (7MM), the bits are bigger, the bushings and hardware all related too. As far as assembly goes it's a simple press process, no transmissions (Yeah).

The bits are 37/64 and 15/32, you will need at least a 7/8 blank for this sized pen.

I turn with a skew and sand out with micromesh to 12000. They are nice to hold and use.

Take care,.

Jim

Re: Fine Writing Instruments!

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hi Jen,

Thanks very much. I know it's not artistic turning but it involves a lathe I enjoy it!

Take care,

Jim

Very nice!

MikeinCapeMay

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Re: Fine Writing Instruments!

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Jim,

I beg to differ.....they are beautiful and they do indeed have artistic elements. Now stop that down playing how purty they are.

; )

Re: Some New Pens

Keith Tompkins

>Nicely done, Jim

Thanks Everyone

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hi,

I appreciate the kind and supportive words and questions. I love making pens, it's fun and I enjoy knowing that the people who have ones I have made enjoy using them as well.

Thanks,

Take care,

Jim