simplepens
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I had the pleasure of a class with Norm Rose today at Woodcraft. When I asked him his finish of choice, he told me Waterlox...a marine finish. Have any of you used it? The sample piece I seen with this finish was stunning.
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I don't use the marine version, but have often used the original formula. It produces a beautiful, low-lustre finish that will last virtually forever. The only downside is it takes a long time to cure.
Dario
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I may be mistaken but I think the waterlox (marine) is actually Tung oil based. That probably explains the beauty 
Here's an informative link. http://www.waterlox.com/woodworkers.cfm?cfid=5038795&cftoken=53352322
wdcav1952
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Lou,
When you put multiple coats of Waterlox on a pen, do you apply it with the lathe turning? Also, do you sand between coats. I remember that it is advised to place coats once a day. Does this sound like a request for a mini-tutorial? Thanks for the above link.
When you put multiple coats of Waterlox on a pen, do you apply it with the lathe turning? Also, do you sand between coats. I remember that it is advised to place coats once a day. Does this sound like a request for a mini-tutorial? Thanks for the above link.
I've been rubbing the Waterlox in while turning by hand. Russ mentioned dipping and I intend to try that in the next month or so. I've found that one coat per night is too quick. I generally only apply 2-3 coats per week. I usually run a light pass of MM4000 between coats for good adhesion. After 3-4 weeks, I let the blanks sit for at least a week before buffing lightly. I wait at least another week before final buffing and assembly. Needless to say, I only do this on a couple of pens per month. I can be patient about finishing, but 4-6 weeks is at the outside for me. [8D]
MDWine
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Man, it's all I can do to wait a week for my deft to cure, 3-4 weeks would make me crazy!! (crazier?[])
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wdcav1952
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Michael,
After meeting you at GrizFest 2005, the latter is more appropriate. []
After meeting you at GrizFest 2005, the latter is more appropriate. [
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Ron in Drums PA
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I use Waterlox Finish/Sealer, great stuff. When I use it on pens I apply the oil while it is still on the lathe (turned off) and pad on as much oil as it would take. I let it sit for a few moments, then crank up the speed and burnish the wood with a papper towel. I apply enough pressure until I see a little smoke then I stop. I wait a week or so to polish the pen.
JimGo
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William, I was going to warn everyone, but I didn't think anyone would believe me.
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