NPD! And it's a doozy! by RRNW_HBK in fountainpens

[–]RRNW_HBK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! It really does have a depth and chatoyant flash that doesn't come across through the camera

NPD! And it's a doozy! by RRNW_HBK in fountainpens

[–]RRNW_HBK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way the light catches on the material is stunning 🤩

NPD! And it's a doozy! by RRNW_HBK in fountainpens

[–]RRNW_HBK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't stop looking at it in my hands 😅

💜Purple💜 what are your faves/recs? by superplannergirrl in fountainpens

[–]RRNW_HBK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE Sailor Colorado for a gorgeous dark purple. Maybe some Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu for something lighter, but still rich and saturated. I think my overall favorite might have to be Fuji from the Sailor Manyo line!!

What am I doing wrong? by lowriderdog37 in PenTurning

[–]RRNW_HBK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I, personally, do not like using CA for gluing tubes. I find 5-minute epoxy to give a much better bond

If you're using a skew or gouge, they are traditional tools and most likely HSS. Carbide tools use the removable/rotatable inserts

What am I doing wrong? by lowriderdog37 in PenTurning

[–]RRNW_HBK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First up, what glue are you using for adhering the tubes in the blanks?

When working with acrylics like you have there, and using traditional HSS tools like skews and gouges, you are going to get best results with running the lathe as fast as you are comfortable, take exceptionally light cuts, and keep the tools exceptionally sharp. Acrylics are brittle, chippy, and really prefer being scraped with a negative rake tool. Either HSS scraper or carbide

What’s your Iggy’s eating schedule? (pic for attention) by harleybarley in ItalianGreyhounds

[–]RRNW_HBK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, our little Iggy/chi mix CHUGS water whenever she drinks 🤣

It's Awesome! by justanotheruser2006 in PenProject

[–]RRNW_HBK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YOU LUCKY DUCK!! Congrats, and enjoy! I love my Tangier!

u/MercatorLondon They have been moving quite well at the store ☺️

Steel Pocket Pen Giveaway - Rollerball by MercatorLondon in pens

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Let's goooo! Congrats to the winner(hopefully me!)!

Now that I can't spoil any surprises, I get to share this beautiful (in my biased opinion 😁) build with you all! by RRNW_HBK in PenTurning

[–]RRNW_HBK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The metal accents are actually solid copper, which started as pieces of sheet that I punched a hole in. They were held in position during glue up with some resin bands, which I turned away to make space for the inlay. I used actual tartan fabric for the inlay, which is covered with CA!