C A Breakthrough

[Daddy1]

Today I sat at my lathe after putting this off for two days and decided I would try one more time. The dream of having a pen that is glass-like smooth has escaped me. I have read a lot of posts and got some great advice and knew I had to get this right.

I sat down and kept in mind what many said and it happened. I got this smooth clear high gloss shine I never have before. It isn't perfect but I know with more practice it soon will be like some of the pens I have seen on this site.
What did it for me was thin vs. medium Ca. Also I first put on laquer and let it dry over night. The thin went on smooth and I could tell right away it was different.

Thanks for all the advice. I gotta go make more pens. Again, thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

 

[arioux]

Hi,

the usual way of tanking people is to send a pen to the first person that answer your post[}]

Seriously, there is no better feeling than getting one of the technic done. Whatever it is turning, segmenting, finishing etc.. it's always fun to "get there" for the first time.

Alfred

 

[Malainse]

Originally posted by arioux
<br />Hi,

the usual way of tanking people is to send a pen to the first person that answer your post[}]

Alfred,

Just like my friends from Canada, they also like to get "Tanked": []

Like others have said... Keep at the finish and then "I did it"...