TinBarnTurner
Member
Fairly new at this, but I have turned out some nice looking pens using several different methods.
My main question is when finishing pen blank with CA, I seem to have a problem with the CA sticking the mandrel to the pen blank. Am I applying the CA incorrectly?
I usually apply CA directly to the pen black while it's turning and use a cotton cloth for smoothing.
Using the wrong consistency of CA? I have been using medium. I have ordered some thin CA to try. (Live way out in the sticks so I have to order just about everything I need.)
Someone suggested applying linseed oil to the end of the blank prior to turning. Haven't tried this yet.
Any suggestions from you guys would be appreciated.
thanks in advance,
TBT
My main question is when finishing pen blank with CA, I seem to have a problem with the CA sticking the mandrel to the pen blank. Am I applying the CA incorrectly?
I usually apply CA directly to the pen black while it's turning and use a cotton cloth for smoothing.
Using the wrong consistency of CA? I have been using medium. I have ordered some thin CA to try. (Live way out in the sticks so I have to order just about everything I need.)
Someone suggested applying linseed oil to the end of the blank prior to turning. Haven't tried this yet.
Any suggestions from you guys would be appreciated.
thanks in advance,
TBT