NewfoundlandLaw
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Hey All
So, tonight I set out to make a Golden Amboyna Burl Fountain Pen and I have to say it was quite a challenge.
The wood carved easily enough and my meter indicated it was only 6 to 7% moisture, but I had a very hard time getting my CA finish to set properly. Each coat took 5+ minutes to harden even with accelerator and made a very bumpy finish. (Kind if like the skin of an Orange.) 14 coats later and I managed to micro-mesh and Plasti-X it to a glossy yet slightly bumpy finish. (To be completely honest I love the final product as it adds a certain character to the pen and makes it look and feel very nice.)
Here are the pics:
So, tonight I set out to make a Golden Amboyna Burl Fountain Pen and I have to say it was quite a challenge.
The wood carved easily enough and my meter indicated it was only 6 to 7% moisture, but I had a very hard time getting my CA finish to set properly. Each coat took 5+ minutes to harden even with accelerator and made a very bumpy finish. (Kind if like the skin of an Orange.) 14 coats later and I managed to micro-mesh and Plasti-X it to a glossy yet slightly bumpy finish. (To be completely honest I love the final product as it adds a certain character to the pen and makes it look and feel very nice.)
Here are the pics:
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