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    Nickel and the EC Nickel Directive

    Hi Pen Turners, I have made a few kitless pens in the past (just checked 4-years :goesred:) and as I'm now retired I have more time to spend in the garage. The thing my pens lacked was bands and I think these can really make a pen look good. So I started investigating materials and came across...
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    Celtic Spirals

    This is my most recent pen - the body and cap are Italian acrylic (trimmed in black) with nickel fittings. The nickel clip features a Celtic spiral pattern - chased and filed. Bock #6 (from Beaufort Ink, of course!) in an ebonite section and 13 mm cap threads. I have been amassing these pens...
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    More Celtic Knotwork

    This is another one being featured in the exhibit of Modern Celtic Art at the end of the month – this one sports Celtic knot-work in copper on nickel with nickel end leaves. The body is green acrylic with a Bock #5 nib.
  4. flexi

    Bullets

    Did a few of these today also.....i like the nickel but its a real PIA trying to get them...
  5. flexi

    Bullets

    Did a few of these today also.....i like the nickel but its a real PIA trying to get them...
  6. yorkshireman

    Thumb stick

    Not made a stick for a while so this was a pleasant diversion. Points cut off the antler and replaced with African Blackwood, domed to prevent injury. Shaft is hazel with a solid nickel collar to hide the joint as it's impossible to get an exact cross section match with antler. Could someone...
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