New Turner

[ProutyBoy]

I'm pretty new to pen turning but already pretty addicted. I have to force myself to get my other woodworking projects done before I start turning or I'll be on the lathe all day.

Here are a few of my latest pens. Please feel free to comment and critique.

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[turnaround]

Beautiful work, welcome from Mississippi

 

[sefali]

Welcome to the IAP, and welcome to the sickness. You look to be well on your way. Some nice pens there. What finish are you using?

 

[Whaler]

Outstanding work!

 

[ProutyBoy]

Thanks guys.

For my finish, I use an 9 step process:

Steps 1,3 & 5 are Thin CA
Steps 2,4, & 6 are BLO
Step 7 is EEE Polishing Wax
Steps 8-9 are Shellawax

Seems like a lot, but it only takes about 5 minutes and I get a really nice gloss.

Of course, the Cigar pen was different since the label is under the finish. It was a build up of Thick and Medium CA then sanded and polished much like acrylic.