Dangermouse 17th January 2008, 06:25 PM Hi guys, finally got the nerve (and cash) to try my first statesman.
Just finished final polishing and assembly tonight, and had to share the results :wink:.
Had a bit of excitement doing the drilling on monday, the drill bits looked like something off an oil derrick :oo:.
Dressed in Cocobolo, and finished with rustin's plastic as per froggie's tute (including sealing with CA and gassing myself with the fumes :yuk::D). Rather pleased with the result, personally (wish my photography turned out half as good :rolleyes:). I've got a fountain pen kit as well which should look rather good next to it. That looks like being next week's project.
Enjoy the pics...
DM
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=65006&stc=1&d=1200553903
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=65007&stc=1&d=1200553903
Simomatra 17th January 2008, 06:54 PM Very very nice DM the cocobola goes well worth the pen Nice job on the finish as well:2tsup::2tsup:
The statesman is a great kit to work with you will enjoy the fountain pen They are coming back into fashion:D:D
DJ’s Timber 17th January 2008, 06:57 PM Very classy DM, nice shape and well finished :2tsup:
PenTurner 17th January 2008, 10:25 PM Like it danger mouse, you have done a very good job, has nice lines also. Amos:2tsup::)
Dangermouse 17th January 2008, 11:15 PM Ta guys,
Looking forward to getting the fountain pen done, I've got a cocobolo blank for it that I reckon will come up *really* nice. :cool:
artme 18th January 2008, 08:26 AM A very classy pen indeed!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
NewLondon88 18th January 2008, 11:17 AM Damn, that looks sharp!:2tsup:
HappyHammer 18th January 2008, 01:01 PM Very nice pen DM. what made you nervous the cost of the kit? How much are they?HH.
Simomatra 18th January 2008, 01:39 PM HH
They Start at $26.5 for a rhodium and black Ti roller ball and the fountain pens and 22k roller ball $32.50 US +postage
That's why the nerves
ss_11000 18th January 2008, 01:46 PM and carbatec sell them for $69 i think.
Nice pen btw.
Dangermouse 18th January 2008, 02:06 PM Very nice pen DM. what made you nervous the cost of the kit? How much are they?HH.What Sam said. :D
here's the link to Craft Supplies for the kits if you're interested:
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Pen_Making___Rollerball___Fountain_Pen_Kits___Statesman_Pen_Kit___statesman_pen?Args=
Evan Pavlidis 19th January 2008, 02:53 AM Well done DM :2tsup:, cocobolo looks good on any kit and with high end kits even better. My favorite blank. :D
Evan
kruger 19th January 2008, 04:55 AM Very classy DM, nice shape and well finished. :oo:
Cocobolo looks good wit this kit:2tsup:
:cool:You will be soon addict of pen turning:cool::D
artme 19th January 2008, 08:58 AM Stirlo, I was robbed if that's th case!! I paid $89 for the gold Emporer, not a huge difference. Haven"t used it yet. And that was when gold was under $400/oz.!!!:((:((:((
ss_11000 19th January 2008, 10:24 AM Stirlo, I was robbed if that's th case!! I paid $89 for the gold Emporer, not a huge difference. Haven"t used it yet. And that was when gold was under $400/oz.!!!:((:((:((
http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15000_15099_15094
http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15000_19753
umm. whats wrong???:? theres alot of difference between the statesman and the emperor.
fxst 19th January 2008, 11:18 AM [QUOTE=Dangermouse;664709]Hi guys, finally got the nerve (and cash) to try my first statesman.
Dressed in Cocobolo, and finished with rustin's plastic as per froggie's tute (including sealing with CA and gassing myself with the fumes :yuk::D). /QUOTE]
Really nice pen DM and yes the rustins finish is great. I followed Froggies tute as well but didn't use the CA due to the fumes (I'm sure they are not good for you) but it turned out as well I think. Maybe try a bit of scrap and see what you think
Pete
Dangermouse 19th January 2008, 04:06 PM Thanks Pete,
I've used the rustin's without the CA on a few earlier pens and it has worked really well. I think from what the tute says the CA is supposed to help smooth out the surface (fills in minor cracks, smoothes over raised grain, etc) prior to the rustin's going on. That's my understanding, anyway, unless I'm way off track?
Seems to do the job, but the fumes are a bit of a hazard...
fxst 19th January 2008, 10:40 PM CA is supposed to help smooth out the surface (fills in minor cracks, smoothes over raised grain, etc) prior to the rustin's going on.
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I figure the rustins is a thick product and so should fill small voids etc easier than CA but not having tried the CA method I can't really comment on that.
Pete
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