Tonights Pen and Pressing Bushing Tool Test

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Greetings from Nebraska. Tonight I made a Prism & Gold kit from Exotic Blanks using part of a DiamondCast Oil Slick blank from one of McKenzie Penworks. I think the blank and kit finish complement each other quite well. Those DiamondCast blanks really polish up to a glossy finish and the diamond powder makes them really sparkly.

It was a chance for me to test an HDPE pressing bushing tool and technique that Ed from Exotic Blanks posted about just today to help to keep the clip assembly of the pen straight when it is being pressed in. The tool and technique worked great! Here is a link to Ed's Post: "Is your sierra-style pen trying to crack itself?". The pictures of my pen follow. - Dave

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Perfect combination. Nice Job Dave.

PS: In addition to the superb work you post, I like reading your posts daily to see what the new signature line will be.
 
Oh snap. That jig idea is perfect (and a day late) for PSI's dragon twist pen.
 
Nice pairing and excellent fit and finish. Thanks for sharing. I have made two (non-kit) fountain pens from the oil slick blank and it may be one of my favorites. Thanks Dave.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
 
egnald said:
Greetings from Nebraska. Tonight I made a Prism & Gold kit from Exotic Blanks using part of a DiamondCast Oil Slick blank from one of McKenzie Penworks. I think the blank and kit finish complement each other quite well. Those DiamondCast blanks really polish up to a glossy finish and the diamond powder makes them really sparkly.

It was a chance for me to test an HDPE pressing bushing tool and technique that Ed from Exotic Blanks posted about just today to help to keep the clip assembly of the pen straight when it is being pressed in. The tool and technique worked great! Here is a link to Ed's Post: "Is your sierra-style pen trying to crack itself?". The pictures of my pen follow. - Dave

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Nice combination! looks great!
 
Great pairing on the blank/hardware! From the photos it looks like the blank runs the entire length of the pen!
 
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