Durable Finish

[mdromey]

I fairly new to pen turning. What are opinions of the most durable finish for a pen. I thought about selling a few but want to use the most durable and beautiful finish available. What does everyone here use?

 

[jallan]

I use a CA finish and find it looks great and the shine last a very long time
Jallan
www.cedarcreekcustompens.com

 

[lorbay]

CA for me.

Lin.

 

[DurocShark]

CA for me.

Lin.

+1 here

Second is melted plexi.

Third is dipped polyurethane.

 

[GColeman]

CA and BLO William Young style.
http://wmyoung.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=turning&action=display&thread=7517

 

[OOPS]

I use dipped poly for all my pens. To my eye, it looks more natural than the CA, which I think makes your blank look like its encased in plastic. That's just my preference, but so many people use CA and really like it. I would experiment with both, and see which you prefer.

 

[sbwertz]

CA and BLO William Young style.
http://wmyoung.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=turning&action=display&thread=7517

Me too.

 

[simomatra]

Minwax wipe on poly here

 

[JimB]

Depends on the pen and what mood I'm in. Either ca/blo or poly.