Modified Component Pen In Walnut

[corgicoupe]

Not "kitless", but modified to be a closed-end pen - both barrel and cap. I used the center section and the nib from a Jr Gents II fountain pen, and some straight grained walnut from my scrap bin. The walnut has been following me around for about 40 years.

 

 

 

Oops! The cap was not quite aligned to the axis of the lathe and when I was sanding, the brass tube made an unwanted appearance. However, I think the concept is good, but the execution was flawed. I think I know how to avoid this on the next attempt.

 

My wife says, "Gestalt calls for the presence of a clip." On this one I may attach a piece of maple to look like a clip and to cover the brass. That will also stop it from rolling around on the desk. On another, I will try to use a clip from a kit, and attach it to the cap with a tenoned tassie using a contrasting wood. Or maybe the same wood. The tenon will require the cap to be a bit longer to allow space for the nib.

Edited May 3, 2016 by corgicoupe

[Ted A]

That brass looks like a shield. If you could do a roll-stop of some sort it would be quite nice.

[corgicoupe]

That's a good idea. Thanks.

[wood-of-1kind]

Ouch. Hate to see "brass" peeking through the walnut. Live and learn I guess. Really like your closed end presentation and know that you will get right with the next go around.