Working On a Finish

[Jim Shaver, Oakville Ont]

Hi,

I have been playing again, this is a solid end Baron made with curly koa.

I have been trying to get my lacquer process down, so this is one that looks like I might be on the right track.


This pen has 6 coats of spray lacquer, rubbed out with 8000-12,000 MM wet then plastic polished.




It's an even finish that fills the wood grain, I think I like this finish, it took three days waiting for the lacquer to cure.


One note, becareful of the edges, they sand through even with MM easily.



Critiques are welcomed please.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks like you have a winning finish Jim! Very nice gloss!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jim the pen is a beauty. I really like the finish on it. May have to give lacquer a try.

[Joe I. Perez]

Where did you get the hardware for that pen. That is exactly the look that I have been searching for to give to my father. I am waiting for some macassar ebony blanks in the mail and I think that it would really be set off by the hardware shown above. I will post pictures when I get the turning done.

[Benjamin Dahl]

Jim, I really like the finish have enjoyed all the solid end pens you have been posting of late. Might need to experiment with that idea.
Thanks,
Ben

[Jim Shaver, Oakville Ont]

Where did you get the hardware for that pen. That is exactly the look that I have been searching for to give to my father. I am waiting for some macassar ebony blanks in the mail and I think that it would really be set off by the hardware shown above. I will post pictures when I get the turning done.

Thank You!

The pen kit is called Baron, this is a sterling plate finish. I buy mine from a Canadian supplier(William WoodWrite), but you can get them in the USA from Arizona Silhouette. Hope that helps..

[Grant Wilkinson]

Nice look on that one, Jim.

I've been experimenting with a water-based lacquer that Target coatings makes. I like the idea of water-based, since I work in my basement. Each coat dries in about 30 minutes. So far, so good.

[Jim Shaver, Oakville Ont]

Nice look on that one, Jim.

I've been experimenting with a water-based lacquer that Target coatings makes. I like the idea of water-based, since I work in my basement. Each coat dries in about 30 minutes. So far, so good.

Thanks Grant,

They have Target in Ottawa....oh please say it's not true!

[Grant Wilkinson]

Jim

No, we don't have a Target dealer in Ottawa. I order from Saskatoon, of all places.
This is not the "Target" stores in the US, that uses the red target as a logo. This is target coatings.
I started using their products on the bedroom furniture that I made for my house, and I'm just now starting to play with it on pens. The beauty of it is that it is the first water-based lacquer that you don't need to sand between coats to get burn in.

[Ken LaSota]

Jim nice job I also agree I think you have the finish down.
Ken