finsh on a desert ironwood blank

[penmaker1967]

i am doing a pen for a relay for life action at work. i am planing on using a desert ironwood blank that i have had for awhile. my question is how do i do a ca finsh on the blank due to oil it has in it. i thought about putting on a few coats of thin ca then finsh up with several med ca coats. any info would be thankful

 

[Finatic]

I wiped mine down with alcohol, let it dry then three coats of thin CA. Came out very nice.

 

[SDB777]

Thin CA soaked into the blank before sanding will seal everything up nicely.



Scott (it's what I do) B

 

[stolicky]

Wipe it down with denatured alcohol (or mineral spirits) right before you start applying CA. It may take several coats to build a finish.

 

[el_d]

I wipe it down with Accelerator real good before ant CA is applied.

 

[itzapen]

I wipe mine down with Accelerator first. Then apply 4 coats of thin CA with Accelerator between each coat, then 4 coats of med CA and a final rub of Accelerator. Sand down all shiny areas with 400 grit, the 600 grit, then MM your blank all the way to 12000, add 3 coats of auto wax, (I use Meguiars Paste Wax) then assemble your pen and your done. I hope this helps, Best of luck.
Clyde

 

[spnemo]

I wipe mine down with Acetone then immediately apply a CA finish.

 

[penmaker1967]

thanks guys the pen turned out very well i think they will be pleased with it.