What is TSW? Put over lacquer friction polish?

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Hi gang,

I am a fairly new turner. I would like to be able to finish some pens to sell. In the mean time before I try to tackle the CA finish, I was thinking of trying the PSI lacquer-based friction polish. Right now I'm using Shellawax and want something more durable. I've searched and found that a number of users are using lacquer with good results, so I think I'm set there. But I've seen a few references to TSW - it's applied over the lacquer finish. What exactly is TSW?

Thanks!
Aaron
 
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Hi Aaron,
Welcome to the group. TSW is made by one of our members (Lou). Here is a link for you...

http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3177
 
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Aaron,
Here is another link for you to check out...

http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4255
 
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Aaron,
This (TSW) is really good stuff. I am getting ready to place my second order of it. I went back and put it on the pens that I already had turned before I received my first batch and I have been using it on all of my new pens. The overall feel and looks of the pens are much much better than before TSW. You will not be disappointed.
 
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Mark, just for kicks, I'll ask...what finish are you using first, before the TSW? Just curious.
 
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Aaron, You might want to check out Renaissance Wax. It's an excellent product that has been used by woodturners for many years, and it is far less costly. Here's a link to one vendor that carries it:

http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/Craft_Supplies_USA_Pen_Kits5.htm
 
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I've been using TSW for some time and recommend it. It can be used on the finished pen and on the metal parts as well - similar to how you would Ren Wax. You'll be hard-pressed to leave a fingerprint on the pen that is finished with TSW.

With any finish or polish, you may have to evaluate different products side-by-side and decide which are right for you and at a price acceptable to you.
 
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Originally posted by amheck
<br />Hi gang,

I am a fairly new turner. I would like to be able to finish some pens to sell. In the mean time before I try to tackle the CA finish, I was thinking of trying the PSI lacquer-based friction polish. Right now I'm using Shellawax and want something more durable. I've searched and found that a number of users are using lacquer with good results, so I think I'm set there. But I've seen a few references to TSW - it's applied over the lacquer finish. What exactly is TSW?

Thanks!
Aaron
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Aaron,

I use mostly the Enduro Poly finish as I could not seem to get friction polish to last very long at all for me. I have used both Ren Wax and TSW as a final finish over the Enduro. As to cost, both figure out to about the same, and as you use only a miniscule amount, any difference in cost is, IMHO, neglible. I prefer my pens and fingers to smell of coconut rather than petroleum distillate so I use TSW. Others mileage may vary. [:D]
 
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Originally posted by wdcav1952
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Originally posted by amheck
<br />Hi gang,

I am a fairly new turner. I would like to be able to finish some pens to sell. In the mean time before I try to tackle the CA finish, I was thinking of trying the PSI lacquer-based friction polish. Right now I'm using Shellawax and want something more durable. I've searched and found that a number of users are using lacquer with good results, so I think I'm set there. But I've seen a few references to TSW - it's applied over the lacquer finish. What exactly is TSW?

Thanks!
Aaron
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Aaron,

I use mostly the Enduro Poly finish as I could not seem to get friction polish to last very long at all for me. I have used both Ren Wax and TSW as a final finish over the Enduro. As to cost, both figure out to about the same, and as you use only a miniscule amount, any difference in cost is, IMHO, neglible. I prefer my pens and fingers to smell of coconut rather than petroleum distillate so I use TSW. Others mileage may vary. [:D]
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TSW @ Pens of Color: 1/2 oz. = $8.99

Renaissance Wax @ BB's: 1/2 oz. = $3.99

Both figure out to about the same?
 
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Aaron,
From a more technical perspective, its a high-purity carnauba wax with some other stuff thrown in for good measure. If you do a search Lou posted a hint as to its contents a few weeks back.
 
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This must be one of those weird things that happens sometimes. I was searching for information on Carnauba wax, and I ran across these sites. I thought maybe Lou had branched off into car waxes as well.

http://www.thecarwashtimes.com/catalog_topoftheline_trade_secret_carauba_wax.htm


http://www.topoftheline.com/toltradcarwa.html
 
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Tim,
Very interesting! Maybe Lou will weigh in soon! :)

BTW, if you're looking for info on car detailing, check out http://www.Autopia.org. Great site!
 
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Originally posted by Gary
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Originally posted by wdcav1952
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Originally posted by amheck
<br />Hi gang,

I am a fairly new turner. I would like to be able to finish some pens to sell. In the mean time before I try to tackle the CA finish, I was thinking of trying the PSI lacquer-based friction polish. Right now I'm using Shellawax and want something more durable. I've searched and found that a number of users are using lacquer with good results, so I think I'm set there. But I've seen a few references to TSW - it's applied over the lacquer finish. What exactly is TSW?

Thanks!
Aaron
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Aaron,

I use mostly the Enduro Poly finish as I could not seem to get friction polish to last very long at all for me. I have used both Ren Wax and TSW as a final finish over the Enduro. As to cost, both figure out to about the same, and as you use only a miniscule amount, any difference in cost is, IMHO, neglible. I prefer my pens and fingers to smell of coconut rather than petroleum distillate so I use TSW. Others mileage may vary. [:D]
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TSW @ Pens of Color: 1/2 oz. = $8.99

Renaissance Wax @ BB's: 1/2 oz. = $3.99

Both figure out to about the same?
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Gary,

Here's an interesting link to follow. http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3977&whichpage=1#34431 [:0]

What I meant is that since you use so little material the difference in cost is neglible. Forgive me if my opinions are inconsistent.

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Originally posted by C_Ludwigsen
<br />So Aaron, did we answer your question about what TSW is?
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Yep, I think I'm all set. I'm going to order some TSW today. When I was searching, I found a lot of mention of "TSW", I just couldn't find out exactly what it was. I had guessed it was some sort of wax, but didn't know for sure. But it does seem to be popular and I am really looking forward to getting some and trying it out.

thanks again group! And props to Lou - he's been most helpful.

Aaron
 
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