I decided to try turning some pens. Here are my first 6.
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Could use some advice on what finishes hold up in the long run. These were friction polished and waxed.
Nathan
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I decided to try turning some pens. Here are my first 6.
Pens2.JPG
Could use some advice on what finishes hold up in the long run. These were friction polished and waxed.
Nathan
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Nice first pens Nathan. I use Deft brushing lacquer frictioned on as my final finish.
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Very nice Nathan....keep up the good work.
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Great pens Nathen !!! They all look good to me !
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Nathan,
You're starting to make the slimlines look good.
This websited covers penmaking in general http://www.penturners.org/forum/portal.asp and is probably the best reference around for penmaking. They have a sepaarate section for pen finishing. The pen finishes usually are a CA gule based, some acrilic plastic based, some lacqeur, and a few use some type of friction polish. Ofte, with oily woods or antler, wax is used.
These are all covered at the website above. In practice, the CA finish is fairly fast, very durable, and can help hold together some of the crumbling types of wood. The biggest downside is it's plastic feeling.
Try some of them, and see if you can actually hold some of the different pens to see what you like.
Rich S.
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Nice looking pens Nathan! Haven't turned any pens yet myself - so unable to suggest a finish. Good work and looking forward to seeing more!
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Excellent pens, Nathan. Looks like you're doing just fine with your finishing, but here's a terrific resource...
http://www.woodturnerruss.com/FinishingSecrets.html
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The pens are beauties Nathen. Nice job.
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NICE!!! I really like the two on either end (cocobolo and holly?) They look really comfortable... I like the fatter grips! Beautiful finish... all of them!
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Nice bunch of pens. For durable finishes, CA, Enduro, and lacquer hold up well. Whichever you choose, just make sure that you put enough coats on so you do not sand through them to bare wood and get a splotchy looking finish. Friction finishes are not durable and will wear off rather quickly.
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