Pens Four And Five

[ghostrider]

Had some time to do some more Drill Press pens yesterday. I'm still trying to figure out a good, practical way to finish them. Because I'm using a drill press to turn with, I don't like using the micromesh with water because it dripps down into the bearing of my live center. Because of that I'm trying to find a way to completely bypass that method.
I'm using a light CA base with Mylands Friction Polish, and liked the way it finished. Time will tell….

First up is a Cigar in Black Titanium with East Indian Rosewood. (I just couldn't seem to get the lighting right to capture the essence of this pen's character. It looks better in hand)




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Next up is a Atlas in Black Titanium, with figured Walnut. (Probably my finest piece to date, and my fifth attempt at turning a pen).




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Thanks for looking. Any comments welcome. J

 

[crabcreekind]

looking good. try taping a paper towel around your live center

 

[airrat]

With CA you don't have to do a wet sand. I have done a "dry" micro mesh sanding. You just have to take your time to not over heat the micro mesh. I did not use the little pads. I was using the sheets.


edit: the two pens in my photo album with hand engraved are "dry" sanded. Also your pens are looking good.

 

[ghostrider]

With CA you don't have to do a wet sand. I have done a "dry" micro mesh sanding. You just have to take your time to not over heat the micro mesh. I did not use the little pads. I was using the sheets.


edit: the two pens in my photo album with hand engraved are "dry" sanded. Also your pens are looking good.

Photo album?

 

[airrat]

Under my name on the left shows a number of photos in blue. Click the link and it will take you to that person's photo album?

 

[ghostrider]

Under my name on the left shows a number of photos in blue. Click the link and it will take you to that person's photo album?

Duh. lol

Thanks