I tried my hand at making some pens. Some went well others well, things happen.
Ok that one didn't go so well.
I wanted to make some nice Christmas presents
for people because I just don't have the
funds at the moment.
I also thought it would give me something
do. May help me feel a little better.
Well as all good plans go,
behind schedule and
over budget.
The plan was to use cheap
pen parts. The more
I got into it, I started using
pen kits for wood turners.
I started out making these.
Top is a pen cost like 20 cents or less.
Bottom is a pencil I made
using 40/60 solder as the lead.
It is to never run out of
lead. It writes in metal.
However contains lead.
While I did plan to make a
few. I ran out of time
to get them finished
before Christmas.
I did make a few pens with purple ink for Christmas.
I then moved on to make these. Again most didn't get
done before Christmas but I did get a few done.
They use a pen kits for wood turners.
While aluminum is cheap
looks good and is light weight.
I think I will use brass for the
next few. Its easier to work with.
Looks great but adds a bit of weight.
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