Striped Acrylic Pen Blanks?

[FlatCactus]

I did a quick google search as well as a browse on the store webpage that I buy my pen kits from and couldn't find these.

I was wondering if acrylic blanks are made that look similar to the Pelikan pen striated style that goes along the length of the barrel?

 

Any input is appreciated.

[hbquikcomjamesl]

I've been told that the "striped" Pelikans are actually a striped covering -- made of a bunch of individual pieces, no less -- over a clear barrel.

 

They're also much more expensive than anything I want to carry. Or pay for. So I haven't gotten a good look at one for many years. But I do remember the spaces between the stripes being transparent.

[richardandtracy]

The stripes from these: http://www.theturnersworkshop.co.uk/store/view_category.php?pid=10&cat_id=12

can look quite good. I have used the black, gold & silver glitter. They are available elsewhere.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[juteck]

Here's another option:

 

Black Stripes in Ivory Acrylic

[hbquikcomjamesl]

Seeing all those SQUARE pen blanks, and having nothing I would DARE use to turn anything that wasn't already round, I'm always reminded of some of the episodes of The Woodwright's Shop, where Roy covered turning with human-powered lathes. And carefully pre-rounded the stock with drawknives and spokeshaves (and maybe even a rounder plane) before putting it on the lathe.

[drgoretex]

Seeing all those SQUARE pen blanks, and having nothing I would DARE use to turn anything that wasn't already round, I'm always reminded of some of the episodes of The Woodwright's Shop, where Roy covered turning with human-powered lathes. And carefully pre-rounded the stock with drawknives and spokeshaves (and maybe even a rounder plane) before putting it on the lathe.

 

Why? Turning a square blank into a round one is done quite easily with a gouge or scraper. Just go slow.

 

Ken

[hbquikcomjamesl]

Yes, but remember: The Woodwright's Shop generally features either a treadle lathe or a spring-pole lathe (or occasionally a great-wheel lathe).

 

And all I have is a drill press. Knocking off corners with that would likely either cause the chuck to drop out, or launch the cutting tool across the room. Or both.