wudnhed
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Hi guys, Did these 2 pens today with CA finish. 1st and 2nd attempt at it. I think I like it but need more practice.
1st time with CA finish
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NavyDiver
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Does that mean you can't see the pics either? [?]
BigRob777
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Becca,
Wow, that's a nice finish. I can never seem to get the hang of it. What are the woods? I'd guess that the bottom one is either zebrawood, or goncalo alves. You may want to move the pics to the top post, as folks may leave, thinking there are no pics.
Rob
Wow, that's a nice finish. I can never seem to get the hang of it. What are the woods? I'd guess that the bottom one is either zebrawood, or goncalo alves. You may want to move the pics to the top post, as folks may leave, thinking there are no pics.
Rob
martyb
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That's an excellent finish for 1st and 2nd tries. Really something to be proud of.
One thing to work on, take a little more time sanding down the CA befor polishing. The top pen shows a few sanding rings towards the mating edges, the bottom shows a little, but could be more the photo. Don't feel this is an attack, it's something I'm REALLY struggling with and have trained myself to watch for. Those are both still excellent creations!
I'm trying to slow myself down when going through the finishing paying a little more attention to what/how I'm doing. I'm willing to put dollars to donuts that most everyone on this board has gone through the same learning curve. Someday, I hope to actually know this lessen!
Like Rob, I was having a "dandy" of a time getting used to the CA/BLO finish. My advice, start with one of the methods that people have described on these boards. And I say START with it, then you'll find yourself making little modifications and turning it into your own style. [
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One thing to work on, take a little more time sanding down the CA befor polishing. The top pen shows a few sanding rings towards the mating edges, the bottom shows a little, but could be more the photo. Don't feel this is an attack, it's something I'm REALLY struggling with and have trained myself to watch for. Those are both still excellent creations!
I'm trying to slow myself down when going through the finishing paying a little more attention to what/how I'm doing. I'm willing to put dollars to donuts that most everyone on this board has gone through the same learning curve. Someday, I hope to actually know this lessen!
Like Rob, I was having a "dandy" of a time getting used to the CA/BLO finish. My advice, start with one of the methods that people have described on these boards. And I say START with it, then you'll find yourself making little modifications and turning it into your own style. [
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kent4Him
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Originally posted by martyb
<br />And I say START with it, then you'll find yourself making little modifications and turning it into your own style. [
Amen. Figure out what works for you. If the finish turns out perfect, but you hate doing the method, it ain't worth it. You can't take the fun out of this. There's more than one way to skin a cat. There I go again being mean to cat lovers.[8D]
wudnhed
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Yes Rob, they are Con...gon....yea, that second one you mentioned, []
]NavyDiver
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I see them now [][]. Nice work!
][]. Nice work!BigRob777
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Becca,
An easier name is tigerwood (without the golf ball).[]
Rob
An easier name is tigerwood (without the golf ball).[
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