flyfisher117
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I cant seem to find any info about this so im resulting in asking.
I want to try my hand at turning some of these "fancier" pen blanks. Been looking at some Stabilized Buckeye as well as Boxelder Burl blanks as well as some Spalted Maple.
Im still going to call myself a beginner, Ive completed probably 25 Slimline style pens using mainly plastic and basic woods like Tulip, Zebra, Cocobolo, Purple Heart, and One other that I cant remember the name. I attempted a Keychain with Black Palm but that ended in a bit of a disaster.
Ive never tried any of these Stabilized blanks, Can anyone make any recomendations on types of wood that are easier to turn? Dont require light touches and ultra sharp tools?
Also how does one finish a penblank that has been stabilized? Is it the same as any other? Couple of coats of CA, polished with Micro mesh then buffed?
I want to try my hand at turning some of these "fancier" pen blanks. Been looking at some Stabilized Buckeye as well as Boxelder Burl blanks as well as some Spalted Maple.
Im still going to call myself a beginner, Ive completed probably 25 Slimline style pens using mainly plastic and basic woods like Tulip, Zebra, Cocobolo, Purple Heart, and One other that I cant remember the name. I attempted a Keychain with Black Palm but that ended in a bit of a disaster.
Ive never tried any of these Stabilized blanks, Can anyone make any recomendations on types of wood that are easier to turn? Dont require light touches and ultra sharp tools?
Also how does one finish a penblank that has been stabilized? Is it the same as any other? Couple of coats of CA, polished with Micro mesh then buffed?