Poly Dip

[SteveAxelrod]

Something in this red-dyed maple burl wasn't compatible with CA glue and after sanding it down twice and using my normal CA finishing method I gave up and decided to try dipping it in water based polyurethane which is a technique shared by rd_ab_penman. I diluted the poly about 10% with water and the dipping and blotting was simple enough. I waited a day between coats but probably could have done them sooner. The finish is smooth and glossy. I didn't follow Les's advice to sand the barrel down to make up for the extra thickness of the finish and as a result it's a tad too thick and it's noticeable at the ends.

I'll be trying this again and will compensate for the thicker finish.


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[TonyL]

Very well matched and the shine is very deep! I see some orange-peel in the surface. I Is that an illusion produced by the light/photo?

That's is a great shine.

 

[magpens]

Lovely pen, Steve !!!!! . Thanks for sharing ... I love the finish !!!! . ... and the brass insert adornments ... 3 rows of 4 each !

 

[Band Saw Box]

That's nice

 

[PenWizard]

I've got to try that dipping method, that's one glossy finish! Nice job with the segmenting and your signature pins!

 

[PenWizard]

Thanks for the nice comments! The finish is glossy and slick, the orange peel is an artifact of the photo.

 

[skiprat]

That is really really nice. I love it.:good::good::good:

 

[OZturner]

Excellent Pen, Steve.
Great Blank, Love the Brass Inserts.Terrific Fit and Spectacular Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[leehljp]

Looks great. I have dipped a few times and liked it, just not the time it took.

 

[Jgrden]

WOW! Smooooooth!

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Looks great.
Well done.

Les