I saw a YouTube video - I believe shot in the UK, where the penturner applied the brown and white compound directly to the pen. Then he removed it by rotating it at pretty high rpms on the lathe with a cotton cloth. Any one have success with this method. He also drilled the whole 5 inch plus tube at once (for his double barrel pen).
Brown and white compound directly on pen
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Charlie_W
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Tony, I think one makes do with what they have and finds a way to get the finish they like. Have not tried this but would caution using the cotton cloth as far as wind up is concerned.
This method may save an extra step of mounting a buffing wheel if they do not have a dedicated buffer or extra lathe.
This method may save an extra step of mounting a buffing wheel if they do not have a dedicated buffer or extra lathe.
triw51
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I have used this method and it works for me. I do not use a cotton rag but soft paper towel instead.
jttheclockman
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I would never use a cotton cloth especially at a high rate of speed. Second depending on the grain of the wood it would be impossible to get the white specks and residue out of the pores. Maybe he sealed the pen beforehand.
My first pen in cherry I used just the brown and white hut bars and it came out terrible. I tried it again on a walnut blank and it was worse. I sanded it down again and started to learn the CA finish and I haven't looked back.
I do use the bars for my final polish its all I have right now but i'll need something else now that I may start to get into acrylics.
I do use the bars for my final polish its all I have right now but i'll need something else now that I may start to get into acrylics.
raar25
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Tony I use a rag at 3500 rpm all the time on pens. The trick is to use to use a small rag and pinch it between your fingers and NEVER wrap it around your finger or hand. If the pen does grab it then it is just pulled from your fingers. That being said, this is not an endorsement to go doing something dangerous or something you are not completely comfortable with and you are responsible for your own safety. Yes the hut bars are basically wax and depend on heat from friction to melt and coat properly. I found it pretty easy to do but not very durable. Hope that helps.
Ray
Ray
Good feedback. Thanks for the advice and warnings too. I don't mind being reminded about the dangers of rags, sleeves, and long hair near a lathe. My question was about forgoing the buffing wheel and applying the hut bars directly. I am pleased with my process, but love to experiment. Thanks again folks!
Ross
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I tried applying buffing compound directly to the pen and then buffing it off with a paper towel so I didn't have to put my buffing wheels on the lathe. After doing 3 or 4 pens this way I went back to using a buffing wheel. I was never able to get the quality of shine with the direct application that I can with a buffing wheel. It also wastes a lot of buffing compound.
