An idea brewing

[thatguy]

Any wood turners out there will be familiar with pen kits, such as


These are supplied with metal tubes, the screwy on part beside tip and clip, and a length of square section wood.  The turner drills the wood, glues the tubes inside and turns the wood to the desired profile and finishes as desired, then fits the tip end and the clip.  

Anyhows, was thinking of trying to make similar kits for mods for myself and my wife. Seems like a nice way to make a range of unique handmade mods.
Any views on the viability of this? 

[ronaldo]

don't see why not cannot beat the feel and appearance of wood
I am looking for some 5mm thick hardwood right now for a secret project and some 1mm copper plate

[Wobblybootie]

When you think about it, the depth of wood left after turning the blank down to finished size can be less than 1mm on a pen. 'Skinning' an early type Vamo or Nemesis would be easy enough to do, the ability to match the grain if changing to differing battery sizes could be interesting. For some very nice work see the Cran range of mods, link .

The diameter of a Mod made with wooden tubes and brass inserts to attach the end cap and switch, could be quite fragile if the walls are too thin or excessively bulky to withstand daily abuse.

For a turner skilled in segmented pen construction, as far as pattern design, goes the worlds your oyster.

I shall retire to a darkened room to consider this a little more.

[Steve (VapeStorm)]

Got wood? smiley_run