Finishing Stabilized Buckeye Burl...

[challagan]

I have never turned this stuff before but I just ordered a bunch of these stabilized dyed boxelder burl from AS. I understand that as a by product of the stabilization that they come out highly polished after the MM process and they don't need much else after that. Does this stand up without another finish like lacquer, CA or Enduro? TSW add to the protection. Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks,
Corey

 

[cd18524]

I still use the CA finish. After the MM you will get a nice look but I feel more comfortable selling the pen with the added protection of CA. Just my two cents.

Chris

 

[thewishman]

Just did one yesterday and finished it with Terry Miller's Plexiglass finish. http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13309

It was very simple and produced a fantastic shine in just minutes! I applied a top coat of TSW instead of the car wax.

 

[bonefish]

I use stabilized wood more than any other material, because of the durability and ease of finishing. I sand to 2000 grit, then apply Hut Ultra Gloss. After the Ultra Gloss, I use the Hut stick wax.

I have a stabilized pen and pencil that I I have been carrying and using every day for over two years, and the finish is still as glossy as it was the day I made them.

Hope this helps.

Robert

 

[alamocdc]

I use CA to finish my stabilized blanks since it usually feels a bit plasticky anyway and I find that I get a more even finish that way.

 

[challagan]

Thanks for the helps guys! I appreciate it.

Corey