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silver

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Short pencils x 2

These are the standard slimline pencil that has been shortened to suit a specific customer that has a leather small diary.

115mm long with .5mm leads.

Short pencils-1.jpg
 

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I stand all amazed Eamonn who is this masked penmaker riding out into stardom. Bet the pen of the week creates headaches with your excellent contributions today.Talk us through your pic skills ,where have you been hiding them?

Kind regards Peter.
 

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Thanks Bill. Nice to catch up for a chat today as well. Keep safe and stay healthy. (As you can under the circumstances)
Hi Eamonn, it was nice to have a natter & put the world to rights. I had Vic Perrin on the phone after you & we also had a good natter. Take care & stay safe mate.:praying:
 

silver

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Both Wilma and I remarked on the length of the clips on the pens.

Peter.

Standard length clips Peter.

I made some for him a few times and shortened the clip to get it to look right but he preferred the longer clip as it holds better in his Diary. But asthetically I agree the shorter clips look better.

I have been supplying this customer for quite a few years now and he has had with clips, without and shorter clips. So I guess it's down to userbility and practicality rather than looks.

Have a look at the link below you will see pencils with short clips and no clips.

http://www.penturners.co.uk/turning-pens/1678-short-pencils-part-3-a.html

http://www.penturners.co.uk/turning-pens/1665-short-pencils-2-3-4-a.html
 

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Standard length clips Peter.

I made some for him a few times and shortened the clip to get it to look right but he preferred the longer clip as it holds better in his Diary. But asthetically I agree the shorter clips look better.

I have been supplying this customer for quite a few years now and he has had with clips, without and shorter clips. So I guess it's down to userbility and practicality rather than looks.

Have a look at the link below you will see pencils with short clips and no clips.

http://www.penturners.co.uk/turning-pens/1678-short-pencils-part-3-a.html

http://www.penturners.co.uk/turning-pens/1665-short-pencils-2-3-4-a.html

My remark on the clips because I am very aware of them and centrebands,I really like both,yes the customer contentment sure dictates the final results. I spent quite some time today modifying a machine for me where most people would just put up with bad design,not that I am anyhow special but my needs are. Just 15 minutes ago I found a reciprical saw brand new in a carry case from at least 30 yrs ago,thanks to Dr Google I just viewed a U Tube and found out in a few minutes how to use it with its blades for wonderful fine cutting of picture frames etc.Variable speed and effective.Hoarders paradise for me is paying off now.

Kind regards Peter.
 
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