tharding
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Been turning since February. This was my first time using this new finish. What a great product and thanks to the insights from this site. I am afraid I am addicted!
First Cigar Pens and New Finish
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Super Dave
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Nice job, welcome to our addiction.
Dave
Dave
mikespenturningz
Member
Hey nice job on that finish. Make sure you spend all the time that the finish needs you can see when you actually do the buffing if it is done or not. The way that finish works I keep applying and buffing until I don't see much of a difference after I buff. You will notice on the first few applications that the finish will be a matt finish, if this is what you are after you are done but if you want a higher gloss keep applying and buffing between applications until you get the shine that you want. I am on my second bottle of this and have probably finished at least 200 pens with this stuff. If you find any new techniques please share them! We can all help each other so much.
plano_harry
Member
Nice job Tom, welcome to IAP!
Harry
Harry
SDB777
Member
What were the timbers used here? That spalted stuff looks pretty nice....
Guess when I run out of my current 'tub-o-polish', I might just have to order some of this stuff? Looks like it left the finished pen looking like wood....not plastic!
Scott (wonder if I could be sick today....work is evil) B
Guess when I run out of my current 'tub-o-polish', I might just have to order some of this stuff? Looks like it left the finished pen looking like wood....not plastic!
Scott (wonder if I could be sick today....work is evil) B
tharding
Member
My guess is the one is a spalted maple burl and the other is a walnut?? Unfortunately, this was one of those grab bags I purchased from Woodcraft and I am not knowledgable enough to determine.
Yes, this is exactly why I love this finish. Not plastic looking, but real wood. I talked with the owner of Pens Plus and he recommended cleaning off the blank with Walnut oil and a fresh towel after sanding with the Walnut Oil. Mike (who has helped me a great deal) recommended I clean the blank with alcohol to rid the blank of the slurry created with the Walnut oil.
Btw, I ordered my first stuff from Slabs, Blanks and Boards. Thanks for providing the link!
Yes, this is exactly why I love this finish. Not plastic looking, but real wood. I talked with the owner of Pens Plus and he recommended cleaning off the blank with Walnut oil and a fresh towel after sanding with the Walnut Oil. Mike (who has helped me a great deal) recommended I clean the blank with alcohol to rid the blank of the slurry created with the Walnut oil.
Btw, I ordered my first stuff from Slabs, Blanks and Boards. Thanks for providing the link!
stonepecker
Member
OK....... the link isn't working for me. Would someone please give me a name for this product?
Thank you.
Thank you.
BSea
Member
They have several products. I use one of them called pens plus.
Here's the link: Doctor's Woodshop - Online Store
Fishinbo
Member
Both pens look good. Like the spalted one more. The woods fit well with the kit.
Ligget
Member
Good work my friend, this is a nice addiction to have been drawn into! 