30 Caliber Bolt Action Pens, Custom made in three sizes!

A project in San Luis Obispo, CA by Jeffrey Wilbert
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Pens for the enthusiast, be it yourself or someone you know. Custom made to your specifications. You choose the size, wood and style!
Backers: 219
Average Pledge Per Backer: $76

Funded: $16,544 of $500
Dates: Jun 14th -> Jul 14th (30 days)
Project By: Jeffrey Wilbert
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Latest News

60 Hours To Go! -- Engraving Font Options

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
60 Hours To GoIts been a wonderful kickstarter, well exceeding my expectations. You guys are wonderful for helping me reach a dream. Also I appreciate the many of you who have shared the project with others! Hopefully we can get an extra little kick... (Read More)

Engraving Now Available!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
EngravingsToday, I picked up the three example pens I left at the engravers. One in each hardware color, chrome, gun metal, and 24kt Gold. I'm excited to show them as each one looks absolutely amazing! These example pieces are all Mini's and being... (Read More)

Mini's as Groomsmen Gifts / Engraving update

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Mini's For GroomsmenMade a bunch of mini's this past weekend for a buddy of mine. He was wanting a very unique groomsman gift and these definitely filled the bill in his mind! He absolutely LOVED them! I also used some wood I'm offering but haven't... (Read More)

Free Case Pictures

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
All three free case stretch goals were met some time ago, but I just got some delivered today and wanted to share. Each pen will come with one case of your choice. Choose one of the below free cases or upgrade to one of the others listed in the... (Read More)

Engraving? Yes, No, Maybe?

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had several people ask about engraving. So I've done some homework with local engravers and have managed to get a group deal assuming there is enough interest.  The engraving would be done on the top half of the pen opposite to the bolt action.... (Read More)

Turners Press Received

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
As the project is seeing such success, I've already started to order some of the needed equipment to create pledge rewards. Today I received the Turners Press. It is used to press together the turned wood and the metal hardware, thus making them one.... (Read More)

Right to Left Handed use!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Want to change your pen from a right handed pen to a left handed pen? Several people have asked if this was possible and how to do it, so I decided to make a video showing you exactly how easy it is! This process is the same for all sizes of the 30... (Read More)

Pens And Ink Cartridges

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised here is a picture of the pens and their respective ink cartridges. You will note that the Original and the Magnum use the same ink while the Mini uses a shorter one. Both commonly found in all stationary stores! Each pen I ship will come... (Read More)

Happy Father's Day!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
(This was supposed to post yesterday but for some reason didn't, well here it is now.) Happy Father's day to all those celebrating today! My wife and I spend the day at my Father's house with lots of family. It was definitely a great day and I hope... (Read More)

23 Hours Down, 29 Days To Go

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! I'm totally excited for this 30 Caliber Bolt Action Pens project and can't believe the quick response you've all given! Thanks to all the backers and those to come! A special thanks to all those who have shared this project on Facebook and other... (Read More)

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