One Just for Fun

[AlexL]

This is a pen I've been wanting to make for a long time for myself. I've always wanted a bullet cartridge pen but when I saw this one I knew this was the one I wanted to make. :icon_thum

This is a 50 cal browning machine gun bullet.

I got the bullet and casing from a guy on penturners.org. The parts were very tarnished and dull but I happen to know someone who is good at polishing metal :wink_smil

This pen uses part from a cigar pen. You have to turn a wooden barrel and glue it into the casing to grab the transmission. I messed up the first try and used too much glue and the whole pen was glued into the casing. :BangHead: Lucky for me my dad was able to get it apart and drill out the glued in parts. On this one I learned, when the instructions say use 4 ccs of epoxy, USE 4 CCs OF EPOXY :eusa_doh:

 

[PChristy]

:eusa_clapOnce again Alex great job - you really have a great talent:icon_thum

 

[MikeL]

Alex, now that's a pen that means business! Great job once again. :eusa_clap

 

[AlexL]

Alex, now that's a pen that means business! Great job once again. :eusa_clap

Thanks. My dad said "the pen is mightier than the sword". I didn't get it. :dontknow: He said to go look it up. :5sigh:

 

[nelsone]

Thanks. My dad said "the pen is mightier than the sword". I didn't get it. :dontknow: He said to go look it up. :5sigh:

:rotflm::rotflm::rotflm:

Good job on the pen!

 

[Trent Mason]

Thanks. My dad said "the pen is mightier than the sword". I didn't get it. :dontknow: He said to go look it up. :5sigh:

:rotflm::rotflm::rotflm: So not only are you a great pen turner, you're also a comedian. What a class act. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[HLW]

Great job on the pen,looks great ! How can you tell if it's out of ink? Does it misfire???:rotflm:

 

[DavidF]

Nice job Alex, a much better use for one of those than the original purpose - your Dad is right about the pen and the sword...

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Alex:

You work as always is A-one! One suggestion, do NOT bring that pen to school. My best-friend's son was expelled for bringing a bullet to school. While that is no longer a bullet, do not expect school offiicals to be reasonable on this issue. Terrific work.

 

[Glennbear]

Nice job Alex. Definitely a unique pen. :wsmile:

 

[woodArtz]

That is awesome Alex. Is it heavy? Where did you get the kits? Great job young man!!! :icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

 

[RandyJ]

Beautiful job, Alex. I really like that pen! :eusa_clap

How much would you charge for 3 of them??? I have 2 brothers who would love them as well....

 

[AlexL]

Beautiful job, Alex. I really like that pen! :eusa_clap

How much would you charge for 3 of them??? I have 2 brothers who would love them as well....

Randy, I didn't plan on making these for sale because the parts are more expensive, BUT I could do the plain metal 50 cal (polished like my pen) for $55 ea or I can get the parts clear powder coated and do it for $75 ea. ??? alex

 

[RandyJ]

PM sent.

 

[AlexL]

That is awesome Alex. Is it heavy? Where did you get the kits? Great job young man!!! :icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

I got the bullet and the casing from a guy on IAP but they are not a kit. The bullet has to be drilled to take a parker or cross refill and the casing has to be filled to hold the rest of the pen parts. I would guess the complete pen weighs about 5-6 ounces. alex

 

[scsmith42]

Alex - looking good, as always!

Scott

 

[AlexL]

Alex - looking good, as always!

Scott

Thanks scott. BTW, the barrel inside the casing is oak :icon_thum

 

[Mike Davis]

A couple questions, Alex?

Has the primer been popped or deactivated? Was this a take apart or just the unassembled components?

I'll sure keep this in mind, I have a couple friends who defended our Country with many of those and they never thought their effort was wasted. I bet they would appreciate such a gift in the form of a pen.

 

[LeftyTom]

:icon_thum Another good pen, Alex.

Not to rain on your parade, but could you do a pen with a hand grenade body? :rotflm:

 

[AlexL]

:icon_thum Another good pen, Alex.

Not to rain on your parade, but could you do a pen with a hand grenade body? :rotflm:

I'll get right on it as soon as I'm finished with my 105 mm howitzer pen!:gar-Bi alex