Making A Sailor section

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I got this Sailor section in a while ago. The grip was a plastic so as I am making a ebonite body for it I thought I could also make a ebonite section. I used the nib unit and saved the little gold trim ring. The pen will have a matching gold clip on it as well.

I have not got the final go ahead on the final size and shape of the body but when I get it done I will post it as well.

CHris

 

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My favorite nib is my Sailor 1911, so I am eager to see how this turns out

 

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Ebonite Sailor

All done

Chris

 

[Rfturner]

Ebonite Pen

It has a very Classic look to it. I am sure that someone will be pleased to own it

not to steal your forum but I have never tried turning ebonite, how easy is it to turn? I am fairly advanced pen turner I have worked with hard and soft woods, pr, acrylics, aluminum,ect.

 

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It has a very Classic look to it. I am sure that someone will be pleased to own it

not to steal your forum but I have never tried turning ebonite, how easy is it to turn? I am fairly advanced pen turner I have worked with hard and soft woods, pr, acrylics, aluminum,ect.

Easy but smelly and needs a lot of buffing. It will look better 2 years from now when the oils from your hands have soaked into the material. I have a daily user that is over 2 years old and the finish is really great on it. Other than that it holds threads really good, drill slow as the hotter it gets the more it smells.

Chris