bwg
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I need some help about finishing techniques. I am relatively new to pen turning so I come here for experienced opinion.
I think that pens are finished using friction polish both look and feel much nicer than those done with CA. I do realize that CA will last much much longer than wax and polish. But here is my question: just what does a friction polished pen look like after the finish has worn off? I think back to when I was a smoker and though my favorited poison was cigarettes, I was sometimes tempted to try smoking a pipe (not for long though). Pipes always looked so cool (not good nicotine delivery systems though). They were most always burl wood and the older ones usually had a patina that was very personal to owner. In other words they looked better for not looking brand new. Can pens be like that? I don't know...I'm just asking.
Does anyone have a picture of a pen that is not finished with CA but has been well used?
I think that pens are finished using friction polish both look and feel much nicer than those done with CA. I do realize that CA will last much much longer than wax and polish. But here is my question: just what does a friction polished pen look like after the finish has worn off? I think back to when I was a smoker and though my favorited poison was cigarettes, I was sometimes tempted to try smoking a pipe (not for long though). Pipes always looked so cool (not good nicotine delivery systems though). They were most always burl wood and the older ones usually had a patina that was very personal to owner. In other words they looked better for not looking brand new. Can pens be like that? I don't know...I'm just asking.
Does anyone have a picture of a pen that is not finished with CA but has been well used?