I'm a month or so in to the hobby and I've probably made about 20. I used to think hand plane collection and restoration was the most addictive thing in woodworking but pen making may be the winner.
Anyways, I am having issues with finish on open grained woods. It doesn't happen every time but I can't figure What I'm doing for this outcome. The photos below are from a Padauk pen finished with Mylands friction polish. I may have sealed it with Shellac but I can't remember. I've had the same problem under CA glue. After I apply the finish and assemble the pen, it looks good. But after a day or two the finish in the open grain turns white.
Like I said, I don't get this result every time, it is probably 50%. What am I doing wrong? Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.


Anyways, I am having issues with finish on open grained woods. It doesn't happen every time but I can't figure What I'm doing for this outcome. The photos below are from a Padauk pen finished with Mylands friction polish. I may have sealed it with Shellac but I can't remember. I've had the same problem under CA glue. After I apply the finish and assemble the pen, it looks good. But after a day or two the finish in the open grain turns white.
Like I said, I don't get this result every time, it is probably 50%. What am I doing wrong? Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

