GodofBiscuits
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I recently picked up a Delta Midi Lathe from a friend who purchased it a few years back and proceeded to make one pen on it, then let it collect dust till a couple weeks ago when I took it off their hands. My first pen off the lathe came out looking like it was crafted by a half blind five year old. the shape was good, everything fit well but the finish was a lot to be desired. I tried the whole CA finish technique but it came out blotchy and uneven and the paper towel ended up leaving bits of fibers all over the pen that had to be sanded out. My second, third and fourth pens have not really impressed me so I shall be taking a woodturning class at Woodcraft next month and the local chapter meeting next month as well. I donlt think the people attending have any idea the barrage of questions they will be greeted with. I'm hoping to learn as much I can on here and take what I gain in the woodcraft class and at the meetings and make some pens worthy of the masterpieces displayed on this site.