Creative Woodworks & crafts 2005-08, страница 60

El Grande/Bis Boy Fountain Pen

the visits from a number of folks who have stopped by our displays ill. woodcarving and art shows and at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair in Swashbucklers Grove. All this response lias fueled our continuing effort to share the rewards of creativity, especially with children. Special congratulations arc sent out lo nil the Seoul troop leaders, students, teachcrs, and parents who have been sharing this hobby and are using their skills lo teach out to others.

Scott and I have been part of e;ich other's lives for almost 30 years and have learned the importance of positive support, humor, respect, and creative freedom. We hope to continue hearing from alt of you, because thai is wliat inspires us lo reach higher. Keep up the good work and, most of all, keep smiling it is the best advertisement for an activity that makes you happy!

Creating an El Grande/Big Boy Fountain Pen

This large, sophisticated pen is surprisingly lightweight and practically screams for thai specially figured piece of burl. Jl is available in fountain pen and roller ball style, and in a variety of finished and centerband styles. The majority of "El Grande/Big Roy" pens we produce use Staburli/,ed^IK burl pen blanks. Even though it is a large pen. ihe El Grande/Big Boy is very lightweight and a pleasure to use. ■

by Kathy end Sec ft Griffith

Closeup of nib, converter pump, disposable cartridge and pen with roller ball.

Introduction

Scott arid 1 would like to thank everyone for all the letters, e-mails, and phone calls we've received in response to our mini-lathe. series. It's been wonderful bearing from you, and we arc making every effort to answer each inquiry. Remember, we do live in a rural area of southern Lancaster Count}', PA, where, in order lo access our e-mail, we need to lake a trip into town to visit oitr beautiful libraiy! Because of this, and frequent power outages, some things from time to time may get losi. If we fail 10 answer' a question, please contact us again.

A pleasant, and unexpected outcome of this series lias been

The fountain pen has a quality nib which glides across the writing surface. The ink can be drawn from a bottle using the refill-able style cartridge, or simply use one of the disposable cartridges. The tcfillable option can be useful when making fie querit ink color changes. Simply empty and refill the ink from the appropriate bottles. The roller ball version of this pen provides sophisticated style while being easy to use for those lacking proficiency with a fountain pen. A standard black ink, medium point is supplied in the kit, but dicrc arc a variety of roller ball refills that allow for a customized writing experience.

Now that you have decided to make this peri, pay attention lo a couple of pointers in order to keep your turning experience

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