"No sanding necessary." How well does this stand up to scrutiny of a magnifying glass?
I am not criticizing the method and have not tried it, but when it comes to a finished pen, I alway check my own with a 3 to 4 loupe glass. Most people that I give or sell pens to - don't look at them (fit and finish) as close as I do but then again, Sometimes they DO!
No sanding necessary was for after sanding to 600 grit.
I didn't want to extend the length of the video by explaining grain filling and sanding sealers etc before going to the 600 grit level . For most of us that is old hat or could be made into a video
up to finishing. The video I made was about a finish rather than getting to the point where I apply the finish . It was also my first video so that in itself was quite an experience.
Some that use the same or similar finish will sand all the way to 12000 MM like I used to until I found it unnecessary but if anyone wants to go that far , then I say . . go for it. .
As far as looking at my finish with anything other than the naked eye I hope that type never buys a pen from me . A magnifying glass or microscope will probably find faults in any finish. I have never ever tried that kind of scrutiny on any of my pens.
I sell pens to quite a few collectors all over North Amarica as well as abroad and have never had a complaint yet and that's good enough for the girls I go with LOL . I have never claimed to be a perfectionist at anything and doubt if I will start now. I only made the video to show my particular way of doing it and I realize there are many other ways . I have total respect for anyone that does it in any way that works best for them.