So I wanted to try making a modified Slimline and eliminate the center band. So I added two bits of brass and some oak to the top half to take the place of the band. I also got a little ambitious and added some brass scallops to the bottom half.
Things went well right up to the end when the...
I rarely turn Rosewood, but The Estate Blank inventory still includes 20+ of these blanks. One of the blanks was broken in half, so I thought I'd see what all the hullabaloo is for this timber. Not available for import anymore, only pre-Cities harvested and imported.
So, Brazilian Rosewood...
I've posted a couple of these pens to my Instagram & Facebook feed and always had questions about the process. Since I have a YouTube channel I decided to make a video on the process. They're really simple to make once you know how!
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One of my latest modified slimline pens. The main wood is Zebra. The accent band is a piece of Cocobolo sandwiched between plastic from an old hotel key.
IAP member: it's_virgil, has been published.
A life time of teaching others didn't end when this math teacher retired. Don Ward, through his website http://www.redriverpens.com/ and many hands-on demonstrations, has helped many learn and refine the craft of turning pens.
Now, after over a...
I'm 35 days into pen making. What fun! I've made about 10 standard slimlines and 10 Wallstreet IIs. I'd love to sell some of them, if only my family would quit snagging them when I'm not looking. :wink:
Today I found this website and got sucked into modified slimlines and kitless pens (I...
Introduction to the First Annual Russ Fairfield Challenge by Scott Greaves (Scott) ;
I have been asked to introduce the Russ Fairfield Challenge. This is a new contest for the IAP Birthday Bash this year, and it is intended to honor our friend and mentor, Russ Fairfield, who passed away...
Kitless American Flat Top
Hi all
Here is a Homebrew Blue PR Flat Top American I just finished .
I call it the " All American " for my own reasons :wink:
I made this blank about a month ago and have been waiting for the right kit to put it on .
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This is a Kitless Euro/Designer pen . It uses 2 7mm tubes and a slimline transmission that I buy in bulk (no kits were harmed during the making of this pen) and some Granite and Black Corian and a Mont Blanc style clip from Elliot at www.penmakers.com that I plated with Black chrome .
This one...