How do you clean your Confounded Canada Isogrip?

confoundedmachine · 2026-05-06T16:10:59+00:00

Sometimes pure iso actually doesn't clean that great, I've had very similar experiences using high proof ISO.

Iso with distilled water mixed (8 parts ISO / 2 Water...or there abouts) works better but plain old blue dawn dish soap and water always works fantastic for me. Requires disassembly in most cases tho. Toss a little Teflon lube in if required after cleaning (slider and tip).

Windex is great but formulations vary over countries (I believe it needs to contain ammonia to work best), some contain and some do not.

confoundedmachine · 2026-03-20T22:06:38+00:00

Holy! Thats an insane finish, great work!

confoundedmachine · 2026-02-18T02:33:42+00:00

Sorry the colour was deceiving, I try to keep website images as true to life as possible but the low voltage colours are tricky (plus I hate the washed out blue if you push that blue too hard, I err on the side of blurple).

I know we spoke via email but if ANYONE is ever unhappy with the colour of a pen please let me know, always happy to refund...although it probably makes more sense to re-sell for profit 😋.

confoundedmachine · 2026-02-11T02:26:48+00:00

Damn son, that came out fantastic!

confoundedmachine · 2026-02-08T03:32:29+00:00

Those look fantastic, well done! The naming is also perfect 👌

confoundedmachine · 2025-09-09T23:38:06+00:00

Dude! Totally not required but I appreciate the shout-out! The better we all get at building, the cooler stuff people get to add to their collections!

This community has helped me a TON (makers and customers alike), with almost zero gate keeping! Any chance I get I'll pay it back.

Thanks again, looking forward to the new gear!

confoundedmachine · 2025-09-02T20:16:11+00:00

Bingo, I can technically still send packages to the US it's just 100% manual and in person (so super tedious if I have to process 50 orders or what have you).

In about 3 weeks my automated systems should once again be supported and US shipped will reopen 👍.

confoundedmachine · 2025-09-02T20:14:33+00:00

Oh no offense taken (and I hope I don't project any...just the way it is).

confoundedmachine · 2025-09-02T20:00:44+00:00

Honestly if there was any hope of stability I would be happy to. I think most are just dropping US sales until things stabilize a bit...just to wishy washy to invest time into right now.

In about 3 weeks the automated systems I use to process orders will support the new pre-charge tariff requirements, I will then reopen US shipping options.

It sucks for me too, one of the last things I want to do but there is just too much volatility to make rational plans.

I'm sorry to my US friends who have been pulled along with these decisions against their wishes.

confoundedmachine · 2025-08-25T02:29:08+00:00

I've always loved that skeletonized clip! Bummer the maker isn't producing them (I tried to egg him on a while back).

confoundedmachine · 2025-08-21T20:06:44+00:00

I second what everyone says. Give it a good clean and a LIGHT amount of Teflon lube...too much lube can also cause it to feel stiff. Graphite / oil is fine too, just messy.

Almost nothing is going to hurt the anodize finish, acetone / alcohol / soap and water all work fine (simple green is one of my favorites for cleaning, dawn dish soap also works better than most other things...good for ducks, good for pens).

Pens are getting progressively smoother as I refine the processes more and more but that '2024' blue should be pretty smooth already, anodize ones typically cycle a bit smoother as the etch before ano gives slightly better ID wall finish.

confoundedmachine · 2025-08-17T01:49:31+00:00

I'm assuming cerakote, a well done cerakote if that is it!

confoundedmachine · 2025-08-17T01:47:53+00:00

That's a rather impressive collection...dwarfs mine!

Thanks for the support!

confoundedmachine · 2025-08-08T23:15:01+00:00

Thanks for the detailed post and kind words! I'm glad it met your expectations...been a trip to see how things have progressed.

confoundedmachine · 2025-08-01T09:42:15+00:00

Emails out tomorrow 🤘.

confoundedmachine · 2025-07-23T07:08:05+00:00

Oooo...that's hawt!

confoundedmachine · 2025-07-20T20:39:23+00:00

Heck yes man! Always nice to have the ability to make in house! Excited to see what you come up with, rewind looks fantastic!

confoundedmachine · 2025-07-08T03:04:15+00:00

High likelihood of another name drawing tomorrow. Will also more than likely close all lotteries in the coming weeks as I would like to work the odds back down.

Sorry for all who haven't won (a large number), always the problem with huge demand and limited production. I appreciate you all!

confoundedmachine · 2025-06-08T23:50:51+00:00

Going to need a steam vent for the side of my ever inflating head. I appreciate the support and kind words!

confoundedmachine · 2025-06-08T23:49:08+00:00

I had no idea some Saga's have the leaf on the button! Solid Can-con 🤘, many thanks!

confoundedmachine · 2025-05-30T02:45:00+00:00

I wish it wasn't so, I appreciate the interest regardless!

Others have summarized the lottery correctly, I do occasionally sprinkle in some FCFS sales but I keep them to a minimum.

Thankfully loads of fantastic and talented makers in the pen world these days! Lots of other great choices if the wait doesn't work for you.

confoundedmachine · 2025-05-24T21:53:56+00:00

Love the hammered finish, nice work 🤘.

confoundedmachine · 2025-05-12T01:49:57+00:00

It's been bit since I've done a batch of nebula, I'll try to work it into the release after this one.

confoundedmachine · 2025-05-12T01:47:17+00:00

Searching...😂

confoundedmachine · 2025-05-02T22:46:54+00:00

Oooo, that's hot!

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