joek30296
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As a newbie pen turner, (only about 50 or so pens) I'm still having problems getting a smoothe transition from the nib and center ring to the wood after finishing. I'm fairly comfortable with CA and typically use 5 coats of thin and 7-10 coats of medium.
I go through the micromesh series up to 12,000 and my pens look pretty good. Is there a formula that shows how much to turn past the bushings or even after measuring the nib or center ring to know how far to turn? I've only turned slimlines and sierras so far. It's frustrating never knowing if things are going to fit.
BTW, I do turn between centers and use dial calipers.
I go through the micromesh series up to 12,000 and my pens look pretty good. Is there a formula that shows how much to turn past the bushings or even after measuring the nib or center ring to know how far to turn? I've only turned slimlines and sierras so far. It's frustrating never knowing if things are going to fit.
BTW, I do turn between centers and use dial calipers.