Another X-Mas Present

Laredo7mm · Nov 15, 2003

Got another Christmas Present done. Two more of these and i thnk i am done with presents.

The specs:

Overall Length: 5.75 inches
Max diameter: 0.65 inches
Fittings: Platinum and 22K gold.
Barrel Material: 1095, 15N20, and Pure Nickel twist - 311 layers.

The pics (a little rainy out):

Murnax · Nov 15, 2003

That is the most gorgeous pen I've ever seen. Very nicely done. Whoever gets that Christmas present is gonna be really happy.

ZENGHOST · Nov 15, 2003

That is absolutely stunning. Beautiful work.

Keith Montgomery · Nov 15, 2003

I don't usually care what a pen looks like, but this is the nicest one that I have ever seen.

clint c · Nov 16, 2003

Awesome job! I'm not a real pen fan either, but you did a superb job on the damascus. Ever have any luck with the stainless variety? I saw your post on CKD, but never saw if you had any further luck with it.

Clint

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golok · Nov 16, 2003

Class. Elegance and distinction. The owner will be thrilled forever!

Rothrandir · Nov 16, 2003

holy wow! that thing's a beuaty!

Laredo7mm · Nov 16, 2003

Thanks guys for all the compliments, I just hope Mom and Dad will like them.

Clint- I tried to get some to weld and had mixed results, and with time running out before Christmas I figured I would go with regular Damascus. Two more of these and a knife order and it will be back to playing with the SS Damascus.

Thanks again guys.

tom mayo · Nov 16, 2003

That is very impressive..........did you make all the parts???

Laredo7mm · Nov 16, 2003

Tom-

No, I didn't make all the parts. I wish i could, but i don't even have a lathe yet. I use my mill to turn the pen barrels, which makes quick work of the straight sections. All tapers are done with a file.

All the fittings are from a pen kit designed to be made with wood. Everything is press fit together after the damascus parts are the correct dimensions.