Hot off the lathe, bullet pen!

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This is the latest bullet pen I made, just now actually. The cap is a 58 miniball and the writing tip is a 45 caliber, wood is red dyed stabilized maple. Finish is gunmetal black :) The trim is also in 2-3 other finishes.

Felt it was fitting for this forum.

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Very nice. What did you use on the bullets for finish, looks great.
I ordered some of those 'rifle' clips last week.
I've used .303 and 7.62 brass and bullets to make pens. They are a big success at Christmas.
 
Very nice. What did you use on the bullets for finish, looks great.
I ordered some of those 'rifle' clips last week.
I've used .303 and 7.62 brass and bullets to make pens. They are a big success at Christmas
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Where do you order them from.
 
Anyone thinking about making these pens it does not cost a lot to get started. Under $200 well get you setup with the basic tools and Lathe

You can spend ten times that if you like, plus there is a ton of specialty tools you can go crazy buying. The pen parts are pretty cheap, you spend more on wood blanks than anything. You can make a basic wood pen in under an hour start to finish. It's a enjoyable hobby and doesn't take up that much room. I mounted my small lathe on a roll around cart and store all the extras underneath it.
 
Also will need a drill press, something to trim the ends of the blanks to make them a perfect 90 degree and flat. If you are using certain types of plastics then a belt sander is a must. A good set of chisels, sand paper and finishing products.
 
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