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  1. 26th June 2010, 11:58 AM #1
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    Default My first fountain pen

    There is a guy who has collected quite a few of my pens. He asked me to make him a fountain pen for his collection.
    Here it is , a Jr Gent in Hairy Oak with CA finish.

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    My photography isnt the best, sorry. I am also struggling with the CA finish, I was previously using the lacquer dip method, but have been told CA is much more durable, so I have been trying to master this type of finish.
    Been a bit hit and miss so far, though I seemed to have lucked it with this one.
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  3. 26th June 2010, 12:41 PM #2
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    Hey Ironwood,

    Looks good to me, , You have done well. The finish and fit are really neat.
    My first Fountain pen, was assembled and taken inside to show LOML, and when she put the cap back on the grain didn't line up, so I went back to the shed and pulled it apart and and relined the grains, then I found out that the threads were 4 start

    I like the look of the Kit I might have to get a couple.

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  4. 26th June 2010, 01:12 PM #3
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    Just something about fountain pens that appeal (maybe retro ) lol ,done a nice job on that one indeed ,I am sure that in time you will get the hang of the ca finishing ,find what works for you consistantly and work on that cheers ~ John
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  5. 26th June 2010, 01:58 PM #4
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    Don't you just love a first!
    Looks very well done Ironwood!
    Good choice of plating to complement the timber.
    Fits and finish look excellent.

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  6. 26th June 2010, 02:13 PM #5
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    Thanks for the comments guys.

    Yeah I'm sure I'll get the hang of this CA finish in time.
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    Very nice job. I am also new at using CA. I like the end product. I have had to sand some pens back to the wood and try again. I think I am getting it down now.
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  8. 26th June 2010, 03:58 PM #7
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    Excellent pen and a great finish!!!
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    thats a top pen brad the timber matches the kit well
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  10. 27th June 2010, 12:16 PM #9
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    Thanks Guys, glad you like it.
    The recipient picked it up yesterday, judging from the size of his smile, he was happy with it also.
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    Terrific first up fountain pen, you have to be real; happy with that one.






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