Hi Gabe, I am in Australia and just starting to get into Bespoke Pen making and really want to use timber blanks if I can so that is why your video is great using the sleeve. Will need to watch it a few times to write down the measurements, so I can refer to them as a guide when I make my first template inserts. thanks again love your videos
I follow a very similar process Gabe. In fact, identical. The tight threads are a pain, and I use a fine paste (Yorkshire Grit) on the threads, then run the tap / die down a couple of times. Works a treat.
Nice to hear that the process I use is the same as others. I will have to look into Yorkshire Grit on the threads. Thank you so much for sharing this tip.
Great video! Super informative and clear. I've been a fan and follower for a while now! Can't wait to dive into this kitless adventure! Thank you! Do you have a good source for the ebonite?
Hi, the 10 x 0.75 is for the section to body connection. If you look at the end of the section, the threaded part is the male 10 x 0.75 thread and where it screws into the body is also 10 x 0.75, hope that helps.
Yes I have as well, I been using brad points because of wood grain drift and have not bought a new set for the ebonite which does not need it but just using what I have.
One of the single best instructional videos I have seen. Thank you
Thank you for the kind words, glad my video helped. I wish I found a video like this when I started my bespoke pen journey. Thanks for watching.
Hi Gabe, I am in Australia and just starting to get into Bespoke Pen making and really want to use timber blanks if I can so that is why your video is great using the sleeve. Will need to watch it a few times to write down the measurements, so I can refer to them as a guide when I make my first template inserts. thanks again love your videos
Hi, thanks for watching my videos, glad they are of some help. This video may help also.
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You are a master at this!! That’s why I asked about the templates.
Thank you, these help a lot when designing a pen for reference.
I follow a very similar process Gabe. In fact, identical. The tight threads are a pain, and I use a fine paste (Yorkshire Grit) on the threads, then run the tap / die down a couple of times. Works a treat.
Nice to hear that the process I use is the same as others. I will have to look into Yorkshire Grit on the threads. Thank you so much for sharing this tip.
@@exoticwoodpen admittedly I cheat. I use a metal lathe!
such a great vid!
Thank you, appreciate the compliment.
You are an artist, bro.
Thanks for the complement, appreciate you watching the vids.
Where can I buy 16mm black ebonite rod?
I get mine from vermontfreehand.com
Great video! Super informative and clear. I've been a fan and follower for a while now! Can't wait to dive into this kitless adventure! Thank you! Do you have a good source for the ebonite?
Thanks for watching the vids, I buy my ebonite from Vermont Freehand "vermontfreehand.com".
Watching it once again … so was your 10x0.75 for your jowo#6 without making the separate section right?
Hi, the 10 x 0.75 is for the section to body connection. If you look at the end of the section, the threaded part is the male 10 x 0.75 thread and where it screws into the body is also 10 x 0.75, hope that helps.
Gabe, I know you already spoke about it, but where do you get the Jowo #6 nibs?
I usually buy them on eBay
@@exoticwoodpen is there a particular on you use, meaning the metal of the nib. they are not gold, are they?
@@johneliadis9689 I usually only look for 2 tone or gold color steel Jowo #6 nibs on eBay but I believe you can get them on amazon too.
Can be made using exotics hardwood...it will looks more pretty...
Have you had any issues with wood being too porous and the nib drying out? One of the last pens I made I had that issue.
brad point.... well I suppose if you don't drill completely through. I've blown up many blanks because of brad points..
Yes I have as well, I been using brad points because of wood grain drift and have not bought a new set for the ebonite which does not need it but just using what I have.