Red Jasper Tru-Stone

[jkeithrussell]

Here is my first Tru-Stone pen. I would not have attempted to turn this material before I bought my Woodchuck. With the Woodchuck, it was a piece of cake. Good material to work with, but you have to guard against using too much polishing material.

 

[Wheaties]

Looks good!

What do you mean "you have to guard against using too much polishing material"?

 

[cnirenberg]

That Trustone sure is sweet. I'm with Zach, what do you mean? The finish looks terrific.

 

[jkeithrussell]

The surface is so smooth that the wax or polishing compound (or whatever you use) tends to clump up. It just takes a very tiny amount, and a lower lathe speed, to get a really high shine. If you use a lot of HUT, for example, at high speed, it grabs. For the next one that I turn, I'm going to use MM, then just Ren Wax at about 1200rpm.

 

[jkeithrussell]

That Trustone sure is sweet. I'm with Zach, what do you mean? The finish looks terrific.

Thanks. It looks good now, but I had to start over on the finish a couple of times. This is no knock on Tru-Stone, it's just a learning curve deal. Tru-Stone is a great product.

 

[Wheaties]

The surface is so smooth that the wax or polishing compound (or whatever you use) tends to clump up. It just takes a very tiny amount, and a lower lathe speed, to get a really high shine. If you use a lot of HUT, for example, at high speed, it grabs. For the next one that I turn, I'm going to use MM, then just Ren Wax at about 1200rpm.

Good to know. I have a few Tru-Stone blanks waiting to be turned. I might wait until my Woodchuck II arrives though after your comment. Should be in the mail today or tomorrow!!

 

[jkeithrussell]

Good to know. I have a few Tru-Stone blanks waiting to be turned. I might wait until my Woodchuck II arrives though after your comment. Should be in the mail today or tomorrow!!

Unless you have a good system for sharpening your tools, I recommend that you wait for the Woodchuck. I have been sharpening my tools on an abrasive system (Work Sharp), and I can't get them sharp enough to handle the harder materials. I haven't even looked at my roughing gouge since I got my Woodchuck. It is a fantastic tool.

 

[rjwolfe3]

WOW!

 

[savi2]

Beautiful pen. I love the color.

 

[johnnycnc]

Fine job, Sir! that makes a classy looking piece.

 

[desertyellow]

That looks like a great combination

 

[mickr]

that blank is an eyecatcher..good finishing

 

[jkeithrussell]

Fine job, Sir! that makes a classy looking piece.

Fitting up with the components was a cinch with your great bushings!

 

[savi2]

Agreed, a very classy looking pen. I like the looks of the red casper.

 

[Rollerbob]

Very nice fit and finish my friend!!

 

[louisbry]

Very nice finish and choice of materials.

 

[Rollerbob]

Liking this Tru-Stone alot!! Very nice!!

 

[kruzzer]

now that's a red pen... great job

 

[randbcrafts]

Looks good from here Keith. Nice work!

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice Keith . Thanks for the tips .

 

[workinforwood]

That's a real beauty of a pen! Should be an easy sell.