Three Bolt Action Options

[marter1229]

I have turned an aluminum blank from, Pen turners products, and am trying to decide how to finish and which pen parts I should use.
As of now, the blank has been polished with the Beal system.
I would have to coat the blank with something, so fingers and blank don't turn black.
I need ideas.

 

[seamus7227]

hmmmm, i have aluminum at home that i have put on a pen and never had my hands turn black, is that an alergic reaction or something? I think an option would be to put a clear powdercoat over it. Looks really cool either way though!

 

[joefrog]

I like the black one!

 

[Tim'sTurnings]

My preference would be the chrome kit. I think it more matches the aluminum body.
Don't know for sure how to finish the body, I have never used aluminum for a pen. I'm sure you will have other opinions from the folks here. (Maybe clear Deft spray finish?)
Tim.