APPLEMAN
Aug 25 2008, 01:18 PM
The first time I have turned an ebonite pen.
Hope you all like.
Chris
donwinn
Aug 25 2008, 02:06 PM
C/C or eyedropper fill? Considering doing more and selling them? Very nice!
Donnie
bgray
Aug 25 2008, 02:17 PM
Very nice.
I assume that there is no brass in the barrel?
If so, you can apply some silicon grease to the section threads, and make it into an eyedropper.
fountainbel
Aug 25 2008, 03:17 PM
Beautiful pen Appleman, congratulations !
I think I see some blue stripes on the barrel, Is this a blue/black striped ebonite?
I also like the clip, are these standard clips, and if yes, where can one buy these?
gwilki
Aug 25 2008, 03:57 PM
Very fine, Chris. How did you cut the threads? They look ultra clean.
Radman
Aug 25 2008, 04:25 PM
Pretty darn sharp.
I really like what I see...
Great job!
APPLEMAN
Aug 25 2008, 07:17 PM
QUOTE (bgray @ Aug 25 2008, 03:17 PM)

Very nice.
I assume that there is no brass in the barrel?
If so, you can apply some silicon grease to the section threads, and make it into an eyedropper.
No no brass at all in this one.
Thanks for looking
Will your new ones be in production soon?
Chris
APPLEMAN
Aug 25 2008, 07:18 PM
QUOTE (gwilki @ Aug 25 2008, 04:57 PM)

Very fine, Chris. How did you cut the threads? They look ultra clean.
Good old tap and die. I get a new one every month or so to keep them nice and sharp.
Chris
APPLEMAN
Aug 25 2008, 07:21 PM
QUOTE (donwinn @ Aug 25 2008, 03:06 PM)

C/C or eyedropper fill? Considering doing more and selling them? Very nice!
Donnie
This is a c/c but as Brian said can be used as a eyedropper with silicone on the threads. May do some up for sale in the future. Making one right now for a customer that will take his Sheaffer Balance section. He loves the nib but hates the plastic body so we will see how that all turns out.
Thanks for the feedback
APPLEMAN
Aug 25 2008, 07:27 PM
QUOTE (fountainbel @ Aug 25 2008, 04:17 PM)

Beautiful pen Appleman, congratulations !
I think I see some blue stripes on the barrel, Is this a blue/black striped ebonite?
I also like the clip, are these standard clips, and if yes, where can one buy these?
It is called a blue black but seems to be more green black when you get all finished. The clip came from a kit and right now not to sure which one as I have so many parts hanging around. If I find it I will let you know.
Thanks for looking
Chris
APPLEMAN
Aug 25 2008, 07:28 PM
QUOTE (Radman @ Aug 25 2008, 05:25 PM)

Pretty darn sharp.
I really like what I see...
Great job!
Thank you
Chris
BigShed
Aug 25 2008, 11:19 PM
Great looking pen
Is that a custom front section or from a kit? What is the thread size/pitch?
Thanks
Fred
Gepzo
Aug 26 2008, 03:32 AM
The clip looks very similar to the ones that Berea includes in its Churchill kits, as does the nib and section.
The rest of the visible pieces look to be scratchbuilt.
Nice work, Appleman!
hexyr
Aug 26 2008, 06:47 AM
really nice looking
does the pen post
APPLEMAN
Aug 26 2008, 02:23 PM
QUOTE (BigShed @ Aug 25 2008, 11:19 PM)

Great looking pen
Is that a custom front section or from a kit? What is the thread size/pitch?
Thanks
Fred
This is from a kit and is m10 x 1 Here again not to sure which kit it is from. Churchill??
Chris
APPLEMAN
Aug 26 2008, 02:25 PM
QUOTE (Gepzo @ Aug 26 2008, 03:32 AM)

The clip looks very similar to the ones that Berea includes in its Churchill kits, as does the nib and section.
The rest of the visible pieces look to be scratchbuilt.
Nice work, Appleman!
Thanks
You could be right as I have so many sections and clips etc that I forget which one is which. I just take a section or clip and build the pen around it ans see what comes out.
APPLEMAN
Aug 26 2008, 02:26 PM
QUOTE (hexyr @ Aug 26 2008, 06:47 AM)

really nice looking
does the pen post
No posting at this time.
Chris
Ricks
Aug 27 2008, 12:06 AM
Looks great.What are the thread's for the cap? The design is real clean.
hamadryad11
Sep 3 2008, 01:11 PM
I love this pen. It looks even nicer in person. The photo really doesn't show the beautiful glossy finish to advantage.
heineda
Sep 3 2008, 06:54 PM
Hello,
I love the pen, gorgous!!! Where do you buy the ebonite?
Thanks,
Dan
QUOTE (hamadryad11 @ Sep 3 2008, 08:11 AM)

I love this pen. It looks even nicer in person. The photo really doesn't show the beautiful glossy finish to advantage.
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