Alchemist
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I like to post far and few between, but lurk in the background and drool over the lovely things I see in these forums, I am constantly making pens and other items…
I wanted to try making a fountain pen. @mmayo sent me a package (almost a year now, buddy?!) and in it was some Amboyna Burl. He said it was to be used for a good pen. I held onto it!!
I had come across some social media with these Apollo 710 kits from Bullseye Woodturning. It's a simple kit with a step process of drilling and the look of a kitless pen. A kit for those who haven't jumped to bespoke pens.
Sanded with 400 and 600 grit, pre-finished with boiled linseed oil, sanding sealer and then Ack's paste and polish. Then boiled linseed oil again followed with multiple layers of CA glue. Sanded lightly with 400 grit and then buffing wheels.
It was quite a blast to make… I do look forward to next year. I plan on beginning kitless pens.
So, lots of careful drilling, more fit tests and I finally finished with this:
I wanted to try making a fountain pen. @mmayo sent me a package (almost a year now, buddy?!) and in it was some Amboyna Burl. He said it was to be used for a good pen. I held onto it!!
I had come across some social media with these Apollo 710 kits from Bullseye Woodturning. It's a simple kit with a step process of drilling and the look of a kitless pen. A kit for those who haven't jumped to bespoke pens.
Sanded with 400 and 600 grit, pre-finished with boiled linseed oil, sanding sealer and then Ack's paste and polish. Then boiled linseed oil again followed with multiple layers of CA glue. Sanded lightly with 400 grit and then buffing wheels.
It was quite a blast to make… I do look forward to next year. I plan on beginning kitless pens.
So, lots of careful drilling, more fit tests and I finally finished with this:
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