Cumberland Swirl Kitless

[Todd in PA]

Kitless No. 3 for me.
Total length with cap: 5.5".
Width tapers from 16mm at the widest part of the cap, down to around 12.5
Cumberland Swirl rod (VF) with ebonite and aluminum accents.
The pen is clipless. I'd like to
Include a clip, but need to order some on the dimension of my pen (10/12mm should work).

I did a better job cutting the threads on this one. I was cutting the cap tenon to .545 per instructions, but the outer dimension of the finished threads is .525, so this time I made the tenon that dimension. I did cut them in one go, and think the bit of tear out is the result of insufficient lubricant. Next time I'll do it in 2 or 3 go's and lubricate between.

Anyway, here's the photos. Thanks for looking. Critiques warmly welcomed.

 

[rixstix]

Nice looking pen & accents. Is it round or have flats?

 

[Hippie3180]

Gosh, I haven't attempted kitless yet, but it's my goal. I'm so impressed that this is your third. Great job!

 

[derekdd]

Looks quite elegant to me.

Well done.

 

[KMCloonan]

The pen looks awesome. Really nice blank and section. Is the body not only tapered, but also faceted? Your first photo looks like the barrel is faceted, but I can't tell with the others.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[anthonyd]

Awesome for a third attempt. What is your process for the tapered facets?

 

[Todd in PA]

Nice looking pen & accents. Is it round or have flats?

It's round. I see what you mean about the first photo looking faceted. Just the way the lights reflecting. Thanks!

 

[its_virgil]

Really nice pen and craftsmanship. I think you've got the process down. Looking forward to seeing more.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[sorcerertd]

I really like this one, especially how there is not a big difference in diameter from the bottom of the cap to the top of the main barrel.

 

[target64]

Nice work, i enjoy the color combinations.

 

[johncrane]

Nice work Todd! great looking pen!