Introduction: Simple Aluminum Pendant
Here is how to make a simple pendant. It's not necessarily a masculine pendant but it is one that I can wear with out getting some weirder looks. I'm going to apologize in advance for the mess and photo quality.
Step 1: Find a Metal Rod
You first need to find a metal rod. I'm using an aluminum rod coated with copper or something coppery colored.
Step 2: Cut
Cut about 2 inches off your rod. I'm using a hacksaw.
Step 3: Chuck It in Your Drill Press
Chuck the rod into your drill press. I'm not actually using a drill press but I'm using a shopsmith which is basically a sideways drill press(for what I'm using it for).
Step 4: Sand or File Off Any Damages or Impurities
Sand off the impurities I'm filing off a lot of material because my rod is very damaged
Step 5: Round Over One End
Round over the end of the rod with sandpaper or files
Step 6: Sand With Various Grits Up to at Least 600
Sand with grits up to 600 I'm going up to 1500
Step 7: Cut It Off
Cut the metal off. Cut about a inch off
Step 8: Wrap Paper Around the Bottom
Wrap paper around the bottom of the piece at the end you smoothed out. And then chuck it into the drill press with the jaws against the paper the papers job is to keep the metal from scratching. Although this isn't the best way to keep it from getting marked up it's the best I could do.
Step 9: Sand the Other End
Grind, sand, file the other end to the point where you would be comfortable having it close to your neck. It's sharp from cutting
Step 10: Figure Out How You Want to Hang It From a String
You can either drill a hole, I won't walk you through that or you can cut a groove
Step 11: Done!
Enjoy your new cool pendant

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11 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
The only problem I can envision is that with such a multi-useful and attractive object, visible to all, suspended from a lanyard around the wearer's vulnerable neck, wouldn't theft by strangulation become an issue? I suggest, as a precaution, keeping this item concealed while the wearer ambulates around in the larger American cities.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
If you are sincerely worried about this you could also use magnets as a clasp for the lanyard so IF it was attempted to be pulled off it would come right off without any strangulation to yourself, but to the thief mabe... :) thanks for the comment
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
But then they would get my neodymium too!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
if you can, carry a weapon, hopefully it scare them and you won't have use it, if you do, a strike to the leg should knock them down long enough to retrieve it and call the police
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I can't call the police; I have too many warrants myself! I'd have to share the paddy wagon with my robber! Plus then the unscrupulous police would confiscate my pendant!
8 years ago on Introduction
I finished mine with 1500 grit sand paper, then I blued it with a propane torch and covered it with Schilac. Turned out great!
8 years ago
A lathe would be a better tool for this job, But lathes are expensive. I made this instructable for almost anyone to make.
8 years ago on Introduction
Lathe... The machine tool you want to use for this is a lathe
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
This is correct. A lathe would be the proper tool for this piece.
8 years ago on Introduction
I don't need a "pendant" to show others how Masculine I am
8 years ago
I may have posted this twice... Whoops! :)