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I am in the need of a new turners' smock. The one I have been using for a couple of years is now (sadly) coming to the end of its days. Glue, paint, cuts and tears have taken their toll. It is an Axminster one which has been OK but it is very thin and was looking for something tougher, like...
Here are two full Metal Jacket Bullet pens i have just completed. I have to say i enjoyed making these over kit pens. I did use tubes and refills from kits but on my next endeavour i want to get brass tubing in lengths and buy ballpoints separately.
I used mechanisms from Phil and they are...
Left over from the Gent kits didn't want to waste it.
There is a small line around the cap end just above the CB, not sure what it is but couldn't get it out.
Kit - TM Chrome Delta
Jacket - Segmented hardwood
Finish - friction polish,.
Did this kit as another trial for a person struggling with dexterity as per he Polaris I did earlier.
Only a snap shot as they virtually took it off the lathe..:rolling:
Kit - Chrome GT knurled
Jacket - Pearly gates acrylic
Finis-Through the grades and resin polish.