JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 The last metal in my series of metal sleeved blanks which I cast in clear poly resin is a braided copper sleeving and I put it on a satin copper/ copper cigar kit, a copper cigar kit, and a satin copper/ copper sierra kit. Thanks for looking as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I can't believe that no one had commented on these classy pens , I can say great job > sorry for the one's that didn't show their gratitude to fine work .......keep up this talented work ...............Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I musta missed this one too. That turned out really cool. Its amazing how the different textures of the same metal makes all the difference in the world. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I can't believe that no one had commented on these classy pens , I can say great job > sorry for the one's that didn't show their gratitude to fine work .......keep up this talented work ...............Marshall Marshal and Travis Thanks for the kind words. I do realize this is a scrollsawing site and I was showing pens that were turned on a lathe and using metal as opposed to wood so I did not give much thought in the responses. I posted them mainly because I thought someone would enjoy seeing them even if they did not respond and I thought they did come out quite well. I grouped all 4 metals that I did cast to show some comparison. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2712 I do promise I will get back to making some wooden things again. I have some clocks I am working on but with my new job I am finding no shop time at all. 3 years to go before retirement and I can't wait to be able to enjoy alot more shop time. Thanks again for noticing and the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 John, Just want to let you know that you did spark my interest. I bought a piece of chrome braided hose yesterday. I lost a piece of my dremel cutoff wheel so I had to use other means of cutting the braiding...what a pain. I painted the tube which is drying right now. Tomorrow I'll epoxy the braid to the tube and cast it this weekend in clear epoxy. I'll probably try tinting it. Thanks for sharing your work. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 John, Just want to let you know that you did spark my interest. I bought a piece of chrome braided hose yesterday. I lost a piece of my dremel cutoff wheel so I had to use other means of cutting the braiding...what a pain. I painted the tube which is drying right now. Tomorrow I'll epoxy the braid to the tube and cast it this weekend in clear epoxy. I'll probably try tinting it. Thanks for sharing your work. Dan Dan Good to hear you are going to give it a try. I cut the ends of the hose with a hacksaw and then cut the lengths of braiding with a pair of tin snips. I even trim the ends with the tin snips after I get the chrome glued to the tube and it has dried. As far as after the resin has cured and you need to trim the ends I have a carbide barrel trimmer but you can also use the side of a grinding wheel if you have a way to keep the tube 90 degrees to it. Good luck and look forward to seeing the results. They do make nice pens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuLLdoGG Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Awesome work thx for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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