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  1. 12th January 2011, 12:03 AM #1
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    Default A couple of Vertex

    A couple of vertex pens I’ve done over the last couple of weeks.

    The European Walnut is the first one I did, kit picked up from Carrols just before Christmas. I wasn’t really happy with this one, although the finish is better than the photo indicates.

    The acrylic is the second one I did last week. I think this one works much better. It’s my favourite pen at the moment and gets a lot of use at work.

    I do have a bit of an issue with the click mechanism on the Vertex though, it seems a bit loose to me, kind of like the gear change on the old Holden station wagon I had when I first started working.

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  3. 12th January 2011, 04:42 AM #2
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    Looking good from here!
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    Interesting kit. Seems a Beall machine would be useful with that kit.
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    Default Terry

    I agree the mech seems flimsy but they sure work well.

    As les said they look good from here the Walnut has a neat figure in it.

    Regards Peter.
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    Well done Terry, they look good. What finish did you use?
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    Interesting kit and you have done a great job with those pens.
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  8. 12th January 2011, 09:26 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    What finish did you use?
    The Walnut was sanded to 400 then EEE and Glow.

    Acrylic Micro Mesh to 12000 then car polish.

    Thanks for the posetive comments guys.

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    Great looking pens well done.

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