Great looking pens.How long dose the waterlox need to dry?Between caots and coat.
I generally allow a day between coats and apply several coats of the basic sealer, then finish with a top coat of high gloss. Finally, I lightly buff without using any Tripoli or White Diamond.
I apply the finish while on the mandrel, but off the lathe and hang vertically to dry.
Waterlox is not cheap, takes a long time to apply (compared to CA) and has a short shelf life (it doesn't play well with oxygen) and it will tend to slightly darken the wood, so it's not a good choice for a very light colored wood, such as American Holly.
It's a perfect finish for my shaving gear and I use quite a bit, which helps diffuse the cost per piece and minimize the shelf life issue.
Above all, I prefer the feel of the finished product vs CA.