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The last metal


JTTHECLOCKMAN

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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 :thumbs: .......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.

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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

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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.

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