Ambonya sceptre fountain

[Dan Masshardt]

I'm pleased. .

 

[Trey]

Wow Dan. I could SWIM in that finish! SO deep and glossy!

 

[MarkD]

That's a beauty Dan!
Is that a Pens Plus finish?

 

[Tom D]

You should be!

 

[leslie hines]

awesome that finish really shines

 

[Dan Masshardt]

That's a beauty Dan! Is that a Pens Plus finish?

Thanks.

No. CA

 

[Woodkiller]

You should be pleased, that is beautiful!!!

 

[DLGunn]

Beautiful pen. Nice job Dan.

 

[mvaldez]

fantastic job!!

 

[Cwalker935]

Great job.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Beautiful piece of wood. Oh pens nice too! :biggrin:

 

[Janster]

...sooooooo,since no one else asked,"What is the finishing product and process"? Very well done!......Jan

 

[Dan Masshardt]

...sooooooo,since no one else asked,"What is the finishing product and process"? Very well done!......Jan

This one is CA. 10 coats of thin.

I'm experimenting with applying the ca so smoothly that there is very little sanding of the ca needed.

 

[plano_harry]

Yes, that is a very fine job, and a BEAUTIFUL pen!

 

[ossaguy]

That's a real beautiful pen,Dan!




Steve

 

[CrimsonKeel]

Im suprised you got that deep of a finish on 10 coats of thin ca. it looks great and that kit is one of my favorite.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Im suprised you got that deep of a finish on 10 coats of thin ca. it looks great and that kit is one of my favorite.

How many coats do you think the average person sands off?

 

[CrimsonKeel]

Im suprised you got that deep of a finish on 10 coats of thin ca. it looks great and that kit is one of my favorite.

How many coats do you think the average person sands off?

of thin id bet 7-8 at least but ive had blanks that after 3-4 coats were just finally NOT soaking into the blank.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Every blank is different. This was so
Smooth after ca I almost could have just buffed it without any sanding at all. In truth I only took one abrasive sheet to it because I felt like I should.

 

[Skewer]

Amazing pen!

 

[Crashmph]

pen looks great but the crazy background takes away from the pen. excellent job.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

pen looks great but the crazy background takes away from the pen. excellent job.

I agree. That's just where I throw them for a quick shot in the shop.

 

[TonyL]

Beautiful! I can't believe what you do with tha pens plus. I have it adn mine doesn't come out like yours. I even have the micro wax. Do you like it better than WTF? I was going to try that next.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Beautiful! I can't believe what you do with tha pens plus. I have it adn mine doesn't come out like yours. I even have the micro wax. Do you like it better than WTF? I was going to try that next.

Tony,

Apparently you didn't read all our banter. This one is CA

 

[JasonC]

That's a great blank, Dan! I love how the heartwood and sapwood flow.

Great job!

 

[TonyL]

I read No. CA without the period. in your earlier post. My fault.

 

[plano_harry]

I agree with Dan. I find that with the right technique you can quickly lay down 10 to 20 coats (for open grain) of thin CA that is almost ready for MM.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Dan, that's a fantastic pen.

 

[rossvh]

Great job! I love Aboyna Burl and it goes great wit that kit.
RossVH

 

[tgsean]

That is an awesome pen, great timber and awesome finish. All round winner Dan!

 

[mrrichieboy]

Dan: That is excellent work...you just helped me make a decision. I have a Sceptre Fountain pen sitting on my work bench with 2 blanks next to it...one is Desert Ironwood, the other is an Amboyna Burl blank similar to yours and I've been waffling about which on to use....looks likes it's the Amboyna now!!! Thanks---Rich

 

[mlconnelly]

Beautiful job Dan. Amboyna pairs great with that kit.

 

[RushmanHCP]

Wow!! Dan that is a fantastic looking pen - you deserve to be more than pleased.
A real classic, well done!