KristianH 2nd May 2005, 04:15 AM I recently purchased a mont blanc style pen kit , and I'm a bit scared of making it since I've only done slimline pens. All I want to know is how easy is it to make and is there any tips to ensure it does not crack?
Thanks in advanced , kristian
JackoH 2nd May 2005, 10:01 AM "Pens From The Woodlathe" by Dick Sing. (Again :mad: )
Fred in Tassie 2nd May 2005, 10:07 AM Hello Kristian,
If you have already made a slimline you will not have any problems with the mont blanc, just follow the instructions supplied with the kit, and turn to those measurements.
Use sharp tools, sound blanks a good quality glue well spread over the entire tube this also assists in reducing cracking/splitting.
Good Luck
Fred
Ross 2nd May 2005, 12:50 PM The only thing Fred forgot was take your time and enjoy it.
Ross
bdar 2nd May 2005, 10:39 PM Hi Kristian,
You won't have any trouble with the mount blanc style pen. If you can make a slim line pen, no problems. Like with all projects, measure twice, cut once, especially for the central ring. Turning Pens And Pencils by Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham is a good book on pen making.
To all things good
Darren
bdar 2nd May 2005, 10:50 PM Hi Kristian,
You won't have any trouble with the mount blanc style pen. If you can make a slim line pen, no problems. Like with all projects, measure twice, cut once, especially for the central ring. Turning Pens And Pencils by Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham is a good book on pen making.
To all things good
Darren
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