TSW as a finish?

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Somewhere, on some penturning site, I could swear that I read of TSW being used as a finish. After searching for hours (ok, maybe only 90 minutes) I cannot find that post (insert more swearing.)

Can TSW be used as a finish? If it can, what are the steps?

It seems to me that the ability to build multiple coats and its protective properties would make it an ideal finish. Certainly a finish that would be easier and faster than just about any other, except the short-life-span waxes or friction polishes.

Chris
 
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I use TSW as a finish on very specific woods. Cocobolo, lignum vitae, olivewood and a few other woods that are oily. I also used it on the snakewood pen in SOYP. In general, I recommend that TSW be used as a top coat. Use whatever finish "floats your boat" and then apply TSW to give it a final, protective touch. The combination of carnauba and poly will protect, the UV is dispersed, minute scratches are filled very nicely and it will build depth. It does not build like a sanding sealer, so you do not want to use it to attempt to fill scratches that are easily visible. If you have further questions, email me. [8D]
 
I just got some TSW, can I use it over mylands ? Do I still use Renaissance wax after? I usualy use CA finish & then Mylands & then Renaissance. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks Joe
 
Joe,

I would say that using both TSW and Ren Wax would be redundant. I prefer TSW, but use one or the other. Ren Wax is said to do better on metal. I don't use Mylands, so anything on that from me would be a guess.
 
I purchased some TWS awhile back and finally used it over the weekend on several pens. I used Lou's product over mylands and c/a. The improvement was astonishing! I am very particular with my pens. They sell from $60.00 for a slimline to over $600.00 for upper end pens. It is important to read the directions, understand and
Jim follow them. Lou I had intended to send you a private email to thank you for such a fine product. Instead I will do it here. Thank You!
 
I've heard the inventor is a mad scientist who lives in the deepest depths of the rainforest picking berries to find the perfect finish. Just what I've heard. [:0]
 
Thanks, Jim. I'm glad it has lived up to your expectations!

I've heard the same thing, Skye. This is reputed to be a photgraph of this bizarre fellow. It was taken by the same guy who did that one of Sasquatch! [8D]

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<br />I've heard the inventor is a mad scientist who lives in the deepest depths of the rainforest picking berries to find the perfect finish. Just what I've heard. [:0]
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No,no, no!!!!! I heard that he's not 'mad' but just 'too glad' that so many members use it. Good stuff to use and that's no joke.
 
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