Modified Traditional Roller Ball

[glenpen]

I didn't want to pay for a 6" blank when 5" are a lot cheaper and more common. I modified the pen by making the large tube shorter so that the pen was just under 5". I turned the pen to be more chunky. The only problem was that the spring was too long so I cut it in half

Glen

 

[edlea]

Nice job and a nice bit of olive too

 

[fortress]

Yes, a very nice job Glen.

 

[Penpal]

Strong grain beaut pen.

Peter.

 

[bluntchisel]

I like this one, Glen - nice shape and finish, with a beautiful grain!

Bob.

 

[bassethound]

Lovely job you have done on that pen Glen, smashing bit of timber mate!

 

[Winemaker]

Very nice well done

 

[angelo49]

WOW!! that shape really looks great
Nicely turned and finished.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Glen.

 

[AllenN]

Very nice Glen. I think olive makes a very beautiful pen and you have come up with the goods.

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.

Les

 

[woodhacker]

lovely pen, you made a great job of that Glen

 

[Penpal]

Shorter lengths can bring happy results, much better fit in a pocket, great idea mate.

Peter.