I made some bolt action rifle pens

[JeremiahJohnson]

Might not be within the rules if it's an ongoing thing, may want to check with a real mod (ie not myself, rookie, or jagee)

Just pick a number - the number of kits you're purchasing. Set that as the quantity for sale, $40ea the price.

Let me know so I can get my order for two in.

 

[lovemachine]

Oh, that's right. You don't have 50 quality posts yet.

LOL

Might not be within the rules if it's an ongoing thing, may want to check with a real mod (ie not myself, rookie, or jagee)

Ok, thanks.

NICE!!! I have a Jet mini-lathe and an old Rockwell 36". It's been in storage in CA for 6 years. Once I get settled in , I will go back to CA and get my stuff. I definitely plan on setting up a wood shop once we get settled in to our new place in IN.
When I was turning, I did natural edged wood bowls and things like that. Always wanted to try and make pens - hence I picked up the mini w/ stand off some guys for $300 !! It is very similar to this:
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I started out with a JET mini lathe. I still have it actually.
I was VERY fortunate and extremely lucky to get my new Powermatic.

 

[paperboy]

THOSE ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!

 

[1911ly]

Start a thread in the non-firearms want ad's. You could put a link to it in the bottom of your sig line.

 

[1911ly]

Might not be within the rules if it's an ongoing thing, may want to check with a real mod (ie not myself, rookie, or jagee)

You're not a real mod!! You poser.

 

[LongRangeBushy]

Those are awesome .. Could you make a mechanical pencil version utilizing the bolt?

 

[GNRPowdeR]

I made these pens last night on my lathe. They are bolt action, with the clip being a rifle.

The first 2 are made from Olive Wood, which is from Bethlehem. The other is woodland camo acrylic.

I'm in for a silver, please... I'm not the fan of gold.

 

[THE BIG SITT]

Oh, that's right. You don't have 50 quality posts yet.

 

[THE BIG SITT]

I'm a sucker a dark wood and brass.

 

[bwframe]

I kind of think it would take a certain type of person to buy a pen that costs over $40...

I'm surprised about the feedback I'm getting.


Is there really interest in these pens?

You just might be underestimating the quality of your work and your status as a seasoned INGOer.

 

[Csquared]

If I could actually keep track of my ink pens, this would be something I'd be very interested in.

You should take this on ABC's "Shark Tank." Try to get some funding for mass production, although then you lose the handmade tag which is a huge selling point for most people. You did a phenomenal job constructing these and I do not think you will have any trouble whatsoever selling these for $40 each. Congrats on an awesome idea and great craftsmanship!!

 

[mbills2223]

If I could actually keep track of my ink pens, this would be something I'd be very interested in.

You should take this on ABC's "Shark Tank." Try to get some funding for mass production, although then you lose the handmade tag which is a huge selling point for most people. You did a phenomenal job constructing these and I do not think you will have any trouble whatsoever selling these for $40 each. Congrats on an awesome idea and great craftsmanship!!

Yeah, they don't usually get along with handmade since that means expensive (comparatively).

 

[calcot7]

Those are pretty cool!

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

I like the top one, myself. Perhaps we could barter some wood (I have maple, zebra, black walnut, birch, rosewood, etc.) and plating (gold, silver, copper) for some finished products. Sell the rest on Etsy. Don't undervalue yourself; I'd be muchly surprised to see a pen like this under $50 these days, probably more. Do some research, at least.

 

[Bigtanker]

My dad bought on for a gift during Christmas. You work in Goshen?

 

[olhorseman]

OP,
I think at this point you are going from "Woohoo", people want to buy them to "OhOh" lots of people want to buy them. Good luck and keep calm!

 

[target64]

Ok. Well, how does $40 a pen sound? That's without engraving.

I use UPS at work, so I could ship for another $3, or we could meet somewhere.

I'd also have to place an order for the kits. As of right now, it seems like the middle one, 24K gold wooden pen, is the favorited one.

At $40 per pen that is one hell of a deal considering you will have over $20 in material. Some of the bolt action pens on Etsy are going for over $100 each.

 

[eldirector]

At $40 per pen that is one hell of a deal considering you will have over $20 in material. Some of the bolt action pens on Etsy are going for over $100 each.

Hush! Wait until he sells ours FIRST! THEN tell him what they retail for!

 

[K_W]

At $40 per pen that is one hell of a deal considering you will have over $20 in material. Some of the bolt action pens on Etsy are going for over $100 each.

You... zip it.

 

[lovemachine]

At $40 per pen that is one hell of a deal considering you will have over $20 in material. Some of the bolt action pens on Etsy are going for over $100 each.

Hush! Wait until he sells ours FIRST! THEN tell him what they retail for!

LOL. INGO helps each other out, right?