Warren White
Member
I have mentioned an issue I had with an early attempt at a CA finish for one particular walnut pen. The finish was very poor, probably due to a combination of issues; perhaps a bad batch of CA, using too much accelerant, and my novice set of turning and finishing skills.
I also had an early turning of a quilted maple slimline pen that was just way ugly!:mad-tongue:
Well, fast forward a couple of weeks and my receipt of a 7mm pen disassembly kit from PSI.
I was able to successfully disassemble both pens, re-turn and re-finish both, and now I am a very happy pen turner once again. So, what was a huge frustration each time I looked at them has turned into two pens that I am quite happy with.:glasses-cool:
One more example of why I use more of the eraser end of a pencil than the pointy end, and another example of why this hobby is one of the best ever! I learn even from my mistakes...
Thank you all!
I also had an early turning of a quilted maple slimline pen that was just way ugly!:mad-tongue:
Well, fast forward a couple of weeks and my receipt of a 7mm pen disassembly kit from PSI.
I was able to successfully disassemble both pens, re-turn and re-finish both, and now I am a very happy pen turner once again. So, what was a huge frustration each time I looked at them has turned into two pens that I am quite happy with.:glasses-cool:
One more example of why I use more of the eraser end of a pencil than the pointy end, and another example of why this hobby is one of the best ever! I learn even from my mistakes...
Thank you all!