How to Make a Metal Pen

by CallMeSwal in Workshop > Metalworking

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How to Make a Metal Pen

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In this Instructable we're going to be building a metal pen.

The pen encloses a standard BiC pen cartridge.

Materials

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  • 6 inches of 3/8 aluminium stock
  • 3 inches of 3/8 brass stock
  • 1/4 -20 Tap and Die
  • 5/16-18 Tap and Die
  • Cutting Oil
  • Access to Lathe
  • Polishing Paper
  • BiC Pen Cartridge

Machine the Pieces

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Machine the Pieces!

Polish the Pieces

Spin your pieces in a lathe or drill press.

Polish them using some fine polishing paper.

Assemble Your Pen and Test It Out!

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Congratulations! You have successfully made a metal pen.

Get some paper and give your pen a try!