A few new pens

[lkorn]

I finally got around to taking a few snapshots.

BARON's from the top;

Afzilla Burl, CA Finish.
Korn Kob, CA finish
Bloodwood, CA Finish

Cigars; left to right

Zebrawood, Lacquer
Honduran Rosewood, Lacquer
Black Locust Burl, Lacquer
Corian, plastic polish
African Blackwood, lacquer
Bubinga, Lacquer

Jr. Statesmen: from top

Curly Bubinga, CA
Afzilla, CA
Cocobolo, CA

 

[dancrafted]

Nice bunch of pens

 

[alamocdc]

They look good from here, Larry! Looks like you've been busy! Are you spraying your lacquer, or brushing it on? I brushed my first three (good results), and dipped the last two (mediocre results). Haven't tried the spray yet, but I'm not sure I like the dipping. Waiting for it to cure doesn't really bother me, I just haven't been pleased with the result.

 

[lkorn]

Actually, I've used two methods. The first and better method is Spray Deft. I'll put about three coats on the slowly spinning wood. Each coat about ten-fifteen minutes apart, then let it dry to the touch. Then another three coats. Let is sit for the best part of a week (atleast five days) then gently apply a fine automotive polishing compound (very wet), then plastic polish, finish itoff with Ren-wax.

If I'm in a hurry, I use a "Lacquer-based" friction polish. At least three coats, and wait a day before handling it.

 

[alamocdc]

Thanks, Larry, same approach as my brushed lacquer. I may try my air brush on some next week. It's just such a hassle to clean I would need to have five or ten ready to spray to make it worth the effort.

 

[lkorn]

Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />Thanks, Larry, same approach as my brushed lacquer. I may try my air brush on some next week. It's just such a hassle to clean I would need to have five or ten ready to spray to make it worth the effort.

Thats why Deft puts the stuff in spray cans []