Dan_F
Member
An invitation to wax poetically about the relative virtues of these two final treatments for pen blanks.
I already have Ren Wax, do I need TSW too?
Thanks,
Dan
I already have Ren Wax, do I need TSW too?
Thanks,
Dan
Ren Wax vs TSW --- Please compare/contrast
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Ligget
Member
Stick with Ren Wax, only my opinion but I prefer it to TSW especially if using ontop of an Enduro finish![8D]
Tom McMillan
Member
I use CA glue as a finish, and then I take out small scratches with EEE UltraShine, and then TSW while on the lathe gives it a nicer shine. Then before I take photos I use Renaissance Wax which seems to me to shine it a little more.
Blind_Squirrel
Member
They both have their place and uses.
For me, I use TSW with wood. I use Ren. wax with acrylics.
For me, I use TSW with wood. I use Ren. wax with acrylics.
I like to use the Ren wax on my CA finishes.
M
Mudder
Guest
When I made my submission to the PMG I made several barrels and used Ren wax on some and TSW on others. I had access to a microscope that goes from 50x to 2500x. At extremely high power I could see minute scratches (well, they actually looked like valleys). I noticed that several applications of Ren wax did not seem to "build" and I guessed that the solvents in the wax stripped off the "old layer" and just redeposited the wax. When I added several coats of TSW I noticed that the scratches got smaller and smaller until the seemed to disappear. I also noticed that the shine seemed to become "deeper" with more applications of TSW.
I still use Ren wax but for my "high end" pens I always use TSW.
I would suggest that you try both products and choose whatever you feel is best.
BTW: Mine was an acrylic blank and the person I submitted the pen to commented that the finish looked like glass.
I still use Ren wax but for my "high end" pens I always use TSW.
I would suggest that you try both products and choose whatever you feel is best.
BTW: Mine was an acrylic blank and the person I submitted the pen to commented that the finish looked like glass.
Paul in OKC
Member
TSW for me.
Aderhammer
Member
I'm a bit tired right now, what does tsw stand for?
MDWine
Member
TSW=Trade Secret for Wood... but LOU will have the best information... Where are ya Lou!?
gerryr
Member
I wouldn't count on Lou saying anything about it. I prefer TSW to Ren Wax because I don't like the solvents in Ren Wax. I do have Ren Wax with me at shows in case a pen needs to be shined up a bit.
wdcav1952
Activities Manager Emeritus
Dan, in my opinion you would use one or the other as they have basically the same purpose which is to provide a shine and protection from fingerprints. I prefer TSW since Ren Wax smells like oil to me. The TSW is pleasantly scented. Is that a scientific declaration, no, just my preference.
DocStram
Member
Before I hand over a pen to a buyer ... I ALWAYS give it one last rub of TSW. Even right now, here at the office, I keep an extra container of TSW in my desk. When a colleague happens to walk into my office with one of my pens ... I'll usually ask to see it ... then give the pen another quick wipe of TSW.
ahoiberg
Member
tsw reminds one of a pina colada. it's all i've ever used, but i'm sure ren wax is good stuff too. they're both expensive, that's for sure.
Dan_F
Member
Thanks to all, keep the resposes coming, though it looks like I'll be trying some. At that price, I guess I won't be using it to wax my tablesaw top!
Dan
Dan
jwoodwright
Member
TSW. I received a sample, when Lou wanted mass feedback. I believe in it and still use it. Thanks Lou for a great product.
MikeInMo
Member
Newbie question - How does one acquire TSW, and how much is it? Thanks.
OKLAHOMAN
Member
Mike you can get here:
TSW ;http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/Pen_Kit_Finishing_Supplies_&_Tools.htm
17.98 per 1 oz. container worth every penny.
TSW ;http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/Pen_Kit_Finishing_Supplies_&_Tools.htm
17.98 per 1 oz. container worth every penny.
MikeInMo
Member
Thanks Roy. That was fast. I have ordered from them before, but I guess I just hadn't seen it or knew what it was.
devowoodworking
Member
Does anyone know of a Canadian supplier for the TSW, I'd like to get some but AS doesn't ship to Canada? Maybe someone would be interested in sending me some, I do paypal, thanks in advance.
wood-of-1kind
Member
Originally posted by devowoodworking
Does anyone know of a Canadian supplier for the TSW, I'd like to get some but AS doesn't ship to Canada? Maybe someone would be interested in sending me some, I do paypal, thanks in advance.
John, as a former Canadian distributor for TSW, I can sell you the last two containers that are left. E-mail for details.