mwildes
Member
This may not be the correct section to pose questions. If not, just let me know and I'll move this.
a) I completed a very nice Majestic fountain pen about 6 weeks ago. Yesterday, it came back to me with several splits in the wood. I used African Blackwood that appeared to be and turned as if it were dry. Has anyone had any similar experience using this wood? It was my first time using this species.
b) What is the best method to disassemble a Majestic? Does anyone have experience with this? I need to turn and replace the barrels, then reassemble.
c) Does anyone have data or experience with the durability of the different finishes discussed in these forums? Some of my very first pens were finished in Behlan's Woodturner's Finish and given to family. With about 6 months of use, the finish is dull (really quite unattractive) and needs to be redone. Do CA, WOP, Waterlox, canuba wax, etc each have a durability limit? Or, will some last the life of the pen?
Any and all input is appreciated.
a) I completed a very nice Majestic fountain pen about 6 weeks ago. Yesterday, it came back to me with several splits in the wood. I used African Blackwood that appeared to be and turned as if it were dry. Has anyone had any similar experience using this wood? It was my first time using this species.
b) What is the best method to disassemble a Majestic? Does anyone have experience with this? I need to turn and replace the barrels, then reassemble.
c) Does anyone have data or experience with the durability of the different finishes discussed in these forums? Some of my very first pens were finished in Behlan's Woodturner's Finish and given to family. With about 6 months of use, the finish is dull (really quite unattractive) and needs to be redone. Do CA, WOP, Waterlox, canuba wax, etc each have a durability limit? Or, will some last the life of the pen?
Any and all input is appreciated.