I stumbled across a thread on the forum where one of our members used this product for his pens. I decided to order a cross section of the products and recently had a chance to try the Walnut oil friction polish on a pen.
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I sanded the pen blanks from 320 down to 800 grit. Although 400 grit is probably all thats needed I like the extra steps.
You have to shake the bottle and then apply 1 apx. a pea sized drop to a paper towel. I use the blue ones. I did three coats. I apply a drop to the towel and then rub it back and forth until heat builds up in the paper towel and then I do it all over again. The last step was a small coating of the microcrystal wax with the blue paper towel. Then a wipe or two with a soft cloth to buff it.
Now, IT will not replace ca for the deep glass finish possible with a ca finish. It cannot be used to build up thick layers of polish to hide blemishes like ca.
It does how ever produce a high gloss finish. I have tried Poly finishes, ca finishes and Plexiglas finishes. The latter of which I have never produced anything usable. This finish is quicker than Poly finishes and easier. I don't use Poly much anymore because the can of Poly dries up before I have a chance to use most of it and is an expensive waste of Poly. Ca has both its advantages and disadvantages. The walnut oil will make your fingers sticky if you get it on them but it wont glue your fingers together.
If you have an allergic reaction to CA this is a great alternative. Its quick and it has a great finish. I will continue to use and recomend these products in addition to the ca finishes I now use.
A couple of pictures of the pen I used it on.
I also plan to try the walnut oil/carnuba wax/ shellac mixture recomended for pen turners on the web site.
I feel its a very cost effective finish at $12.00 for the 16 oz bottle. As little as you have to use it will last a very long time.
Mike
I sanded the pen blanks from 320 down to 800 grit. Although 400 grit is probably all thats needed I like the extra steps.
You have to shake the bottle and then apply 1 apx. a pea sized drop to a paper towel. I use the blue ones. I did three coats. I apply a drop to the towel and then rub it back and forth until heat builds up in the paper towel and then I do it all over again. The last step was a small coating of the microcrystal wax with the blue paper towel. Then a wipe or two with a soft cloth to buff it.
Now, IT will not replace ca for the deep glass finish possible with a ca finish. It cannot be used to build up thick layers of polish to hide blemishes like ca.
It does how ever produce a high gloss finish. I have tried Poly finishes, ca finishes and Plexiglas finishes. The latter of which I have never produced anything usable. This finish is quicker than Poly finishes and easier. I don't use Poly much anymore because the can of Poly dries up before I have a chance to use most of it and is an expensive waste of Poly. Ca has both its advantages and disadvantages. The walnut oil will make your fingers sticky if you get it on them but it wont glue your fingers together.
If you have an allergic reaction to CA this is a great alternative. Its quick and it has a great finish. I will continue to use and recomend these products in addition to the ca finishes I now use.
A couple of pictures of the pen I used it on.
I also plan to try the walnut oil/carnuba wax/ shellac mixture recomended for pen turners on the web site.
I feel its a very cost effective finish at $12.00 for the 16 oz bottle. As little as you have to use it will last a very long time.
Mike
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