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  1. 21st November 2012, 05:00 PM #1
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    I had to show this, not to show off my pen making abilities which leave a lot to be desired but to show this beautiful acrylic blank by Neil (Dai Sensei) which he gave me a couple of years ago at bbq at Prime mover's (Phil) who is a member of the forum.

    I don't know what the pen is, I believe it is a variation of a slimline but not sure as I found it among some old kits I had floating around.

    Back to the blank, the picture doesn't do the blank 1% justice as it is absolutely amazing and the gloss on the blank is something else but as always doesn't show up well in a pic specially one taken by me, but I think you will get the gist of the whole thing, the colours are unbelievable and and the only regret is that I had promised this pen to a friend of mine so it has to go unfortunately.

    the blank was difficult to work and a bit brittle but with sharp tools and slow but sure it came up incredibly well. I love it. Thanks Neil, I still have a couple more left that you gave me and I am not going to promise them to anyone. They will have my name on them. sorry I haven't done the blanks justice with my photography Neil but I think everyone will get the idea.

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    Always a pleasant surprise with Neils blanks I suspect the kit is a "European" style hehe, cheers ~ John
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    Good one Mr. Mayor!!

    Neil gave me a blank like that in black. Just have to find it when the hand is better and
    do something with it.
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    John thats a great way to say thanks Neil.

    I like the tailored shape it suits the kit and Neil's colourful blank enhances it.


    Well done all round.

    Good to see you back at the lathe also John.
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    Looks like one of my "left overs" blanks - ie bits and pieces from other casts thrown in a mold and recast. Personally I don't like them, but the women in my office used to go made over them, I actually had a bidding war on once .

    Take car turning and sanding on your next one, the nib end looks over-done
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Looks like one of my "left overs" blanks - ie bits and pieces from other casts thrown in a mold and recast. Personally I don't like them, but the women in my office used to go made over them, I actually had a bidding war on once .

    Take car turning and sanding on your next one, the nib end looks over-done
    You are very observant Neil, the nib end is indeed overdone, reason was no bushes so I used cones and went a little too far but overall I was pleased with the result.. I still have a couple of the black ones you gave me and will take more care and keep the verniers close by.
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