I am a highschool student and am currently taking a manufacturing tech course. I spent near forty hours and machined this brass bolt action pen for my fathers Christmas gift as we share a love for gear/edc.

by BigClucks741

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  2. ScoopyGiles82

    Yea imma need one too lol! Nice job tho.

  3. Soul_Surgeon

    Great job, your dad will cherish this pen until the end!

  4. coffeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    This is brilliant. How did you machine the screw thread?

  5. myklclark

    Dude this is awesome! Keep it going, you could make money at this with practice for sure.

  6. Trompos_

    Believe me kid, your papa is going to treasure that pen for the rest of his life.

    Well done! You should make more and sell them on etsy or on the street!

  7. DatOneEdKid

    Awesome work!!
    Hit me up if you ever decide to sell some 🤭

  8. FoundationGlass7913

    Nice work you will never know how much your dad appreciated that hope you have a great career if that is what you choose

  9. Dakotareads

    Best gift ever. Keep machining! There’s gold in those hills! He’s gonna love it.

  10. -ImMoral-

    I am gonna convince my son to take up machining so I can get cool gifts like this! I am sure your dad is really proud!

  11. thetonyclifton

    This is brilliant. Dad should be super pleased and very proud. Also that you put 40 hours into a gift for him is amazing.

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