Thread: PSI Bolt Action modified

Nice pen Ian and I see you said that you have already sold 4 of them ? If you don't mind me asking what price did you get for them ? I am still trying to work out how much to sell mine for

Cheers Ian

wheelinround: photo of all the parts and the detail of the slot in the barrel might help.
The slot is not in the bolt part but in the pen barrel for the clip.
Dorno: Sold three of them for $95 each without much issue.
I did say to one hunter that I could do his own antler for an extra $20 (just because of the extra hassle and I value my time) and he didn't argue.
I suspect that the novelty value is still high.
Getting more for bloody pens than I do for 12" bowls.
Go figure, Cheers Ian

Ian thanks for the additional photos and info.

Not sure if your sale price is for a good deal certainly for the buy it is. More so if your taking the time to correct the bolt to right position.

Ian.
Thanks for the info. Very well explained.

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Not sure if your sale price is for a good deal certainly for the buy it is. More so if your taking the time to correct the bolt to right position.

Ray, are you saying that the price is too expensive for this kit or that am I underselling other makers? Not quite sure on what you mean.
Not intending to go OT and turn this into a discussion about price, but appreciate your longer experience in selling pens and would like your input.
I am only starting out on pen making so haven't got much to go on yet.
I do know that in our Guild a lot of competent turners undervalue their work and make it harder to earn some cash to spend on this "Vortex"
Standard disclaimer: I know talking price is almost guaranteed to cause an argument and I really do not want to offend anyone.
However how else can we learn if not by asking questions?
Cheers Ian

Ian the price you can get is entirely up to you and your buyer, if your market will support your prices good on you personally I struggle in my market to get $95 for a truestone fountain pen hehe Thanks for sharing your information so freely on techniques and methods . Cheers ~ John

Originally Posted by TurnedByIan

Ray, are you saying that the price is too expensive for this kit or that am I underselling other makers? Not quite sure on what you mean.
Not intending to go OT and turn this into a discussion about price, but appreciate your longer experience in selling pens and would like your input.
I am only starting out on pen making so haven't got much to go on yet.
I do know that in our Guild a lot of competent turners undervalue their work and make it harder to earn some cash to spend on this "Vortex"
Standard disclaimer: I know talking price is almost guaranteed to cause an argument and I really do not want to offend anyone.
However how else can we learn if not by asking questions?
Cheers Ian

Ian I don't normally make (just as gifts and stress relief except for yesterday )

Selling pens think I have sold maybe 4 rest have all been gifted.

My comment was I felt your selling them to low a price 3 for $95 I just read it again to check price you said EACH I didn't read it that when making the comment I thought you had sold them @3 for $95.

I reckon $95 is a top price

Ian in guilds most blokes have big brother standing behind them the Guild want's their commission, then Gov depts keep a watchful eye on those on pensions and income. The difference between hobby and small craft biz is a fine line.

Gents further to WHY the bolt maybe positioned the way it has been positioned originally on the pen.


If you hold the pen in the right hand as many do to push the bolt down it IS in the immediate thumb on bolt position to slide it down and lock it in.

If the bolt is rotated then this put the thumb placed on the wrong side of the bolt.

Unless your a lefty of course.

Ray, the original bolt position makes more sense now that you've shown us.
However anybody who's handled a rifle says it's wrong.
So perhaps I should keep some unchanged for "Thumb Clickers"
Our Guild doesn't want/need commisions, just here to teach and learn.
You are right about taxes though, but then you are better off selling at higher price to compensate for their greediness
Never could get my head around deliberately making a loss in order to claim something.
I own my business, where the lathe does get used for work related turning.
This means that accounting for the income is part of what I do everyday.
However the bulk of my turning ends up being given away as gifts too.
Cheers Ian

Ian I agree having operated 303, 22, and a few others I can't recall.

how do u get the gold bit out so u can file where the clip goes ???

Originally Posted by m.t

how do u get the gold bit out so u can file where the clip goes ???

Used a 6.5mm transfer punch and tapped it out, after obviously taking all the other bits out.
Cheers Ian

Originally Posted by TurnedByIan

Used a 6.5mm transfer punch and tapped it out, after obviously taking all the other bits out.
Cheers Ian

thanks ian