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22nd March 2012, 10:31 AM #1
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Darn it Amos...
Had the nib and holder from a El Grande fountain pen just sitting on my work table, and of course I saw his kitless thread...ah ha!
The blank is called Molten Metal, cast by a friend in a little town called Alvin, Texas.
Drilled the body to use the Waterman refill instead of the shorty that comes with kits.
No clip because the person who wants it (my locomotive engineer)dosen't wear shirts with pockets and carries his pens in a side pocket of his work pants.
Still want to see the current one Amos is working on, and would like to see other forum members give this a go, just to see the creativity and ideas!"That's why I love my computer,,,,,,,, my friends live in it."
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22nd March 2012, 11:15 AM #2
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That's a darn good looking pen.
The blank is ripper as well. 10/10 on all counts.
Thanks for sharing.
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22nd March 2012, 03:13 PM #3
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Not bad for a beginner Ed!!!
, in fact I'm green with jealousy
, Now I just have to make another to see if it can be done
Amos.
Very well done Ed, and that is a good idea about using different refills. Amos
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22nd March 2012, 04:35 PM #4
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I like the pen Ed.
You don't make many that i don't like though, so no surprise.
Pete
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22nd March 2012, 06:37 PM #5
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beautiful looking pen ed!
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22nd March 2012, 06:37 PM #6
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Very Nice work ED
10 out of 10 on both counts. I love the blank and you have done a great job on the pen itself.
Congratulations
Cheers Ian
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22nd March 2012, 06:57 PM #7
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Top marks on that one Ed, you have made a great looking pen.
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22nd March 2012, 09:08 PM #8
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11/10. Very nice indeed.
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22nd March 2012, 09:22 PM #9
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Mmmm on all accounts, very nice.
Cheers
Tony
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22nd March 2012, 09:36 PM #10
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She's a beauty!
I've got to take the next step and go kitless....just wish it wasn't so hard on the purse-strings to start with(but what is easy).
What was your tap/die measurements? If I may ask.....
Scott (my list is getting longer) B
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22nd March 2012, 11:51 PM #11
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Scott,
Its 9.5mm X1, but I didn't cut the threads, thats part of the nib holder, and the interior of the cap has the threaded sleeve in it.
Just leftovers from a blown up kit a few years ago, and looking at the thread Amos has going, I realized there was a use for them.
Had to turn the back bart of the nib down to 27/64" but thats the only modification...no tubes or clip, and a different ink refill.
I really want to see the other pen he is working on, I admire his work and his willingness to experiment and try different things, and I would love it if someone else jumped in and tried this also, it makes you more concise and accurate in your work, plus they just look fun."That's why I love my computer,,,,,,,, my friends live in it."
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23rd March 2012, 09:58 AM #12
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Ed, my other pen has been remade 3 times so far
, the material is very touchy. I am at the turning down stage, but that must wait for another night. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
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24th March 2012, 08:39 AM #13
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Lovely pen Ed and beautiful colours. Its certainly a class act
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26th March 2012, 04:29 AM #14
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Originally Posted by edblysard
Thanks for the info.
Scott (save some cha-ching) B
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27th March 2012, 05:24 AM #15
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Lovely work. Love it
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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