Dan Masshardt
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I just ordered the wax to try. Normally I haven't. Haven't really tried.
Same topic but slight tangent. I will be finishing a few pens with PP, and the customer would like to have the names of the recipients laser engraved on the pens. Question - do I have the engraving done first, BEFORE any sanding? AFTER all sanding but before putting final few coats of PP on? OR FINISH completely and then engrave? I would appreciate any thoughts or comments. Thanks in advance.
I have all of the doctor's workshop stuff and WANT it to works for me. I like the results immediately after I finish or on the lathe. The next day, not so much... The glossy finish I liked is now a semigloss at best. Smooth to the touch and still pretty, but not glossy enough. Any ideas? PS - thanks Dan for this thread
When you're applying it, what's the best way to generate the most heat? I've tried two different ways to apply: 1. After wiping it on from underneath with the lathe spinning at 1k, I speed it up over 3k and wrap the paper towel over the top and kind of pinch top and bottom together while moving back and forth rapidly. I generate a ton of heat but I found on some types of wood this could produce some small but visible marks all around the blank. 2. After wiping it on from underneath with the lathe spinning at 1k, I speed it up over 3k and keep moving the towel rapidly underneath the blank for about a minute. This eliminated the small marks that would sometimes show up in certain woods, but I can't really feel any heat in my fingers during the process. If I touch the blank when I'm done with each coat it does feel warm though. Also, how long should I spend on each coat. I've been doing probably 45 seconds to a minute with the lathe at 3k.
I just ordered the wax to try. Normally I haven't. Haven't really tried.
as far as the wax goes I can take it or leave it. Sometimes I use it, sometimes I don't.Dan how is the wax working out for you? What are your opinions? I just picked up some Pens Plus and trying this out. Thanks
You didn't ask me...but I used to be down on the wax. However, I was not apply it with another heat (rpms). I now apply it very warmly and I have found it to add slightly more shine and I am assuming some protection. I didn't mean to answer for Dan (who turned me on to PP), I just want to help answer the question. I now use the wax all the time if I use PP. I hope this helps. I would be happy to send you some... a little goes a long way. Just PM me your address. When i don't use PP, I use Rejex synthetic wax ....amazing stuff and excellent long term protection (and if you wait 12 hours between coats, it will build extra layers.)