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    NJturner reacted to duncsuss's post in the thread Resin, Delrin, or Ebonite? with Like Like.
    Like David and Don - my preference is ebonite, followed by black acrylic acetate. I've used acetal (generic name for Delrin) for other...
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    NJturner reacted to d_bondi's post in the thread Resin, Delrin, or Ebonite? with Like Like.
    I scuff them as well. Here is a photo of a recent cap sleeve with the grooves in it.
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    NJturner reacted to d_bondi's post in the thread Resin, Delrin, or Ebonite? with Like Like.
    I personally prefer and use ebonite. Ebonite is a traditional pen material. One reason is that it feels warmer to the touch than...
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    NJturner reacted to d_bondi's post in the thread Resin, Delrin, or Ebonite? with Like Like.
    I meant to note this about the ebonite... It stinks when you turn it, like rotten eggs and burning tires. Just wanted you to know...
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    montmill replied to the thread Titanium Dip Pen.
    Unique, great job of producing a pen that reflects your vision.
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    darrin1200 reacted to cdcorbin's post in the thread Titanium Dip Pen with Like Like.
    A simple dip pen, my first foray into turning. A gift for a friend. Mix of CP and Grade 9 titanium. Welded and turned. Fits a #6 nib...
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    darrin1200 replied to the thread Resin, Delrin, or Ebonite?.
    I have used just about everything for my sleeves, except delrin. The only thing delrin gets used for in my shop, is glue clamp blocks. I...
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    hippi reacted to cdcorbin's post in the thread Noob from Colorado with Like Like.
    Hi All, New here and new to pen turning. I use an old Logan lathe most days for different reasons, and excited to put it to use in a...
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    hippi reacted to cdcorbin's post in the thread Titanium Dip Pen with Wow Wow.
    A simple dip pen, my first foray into turning. A gift for a friend. Mix of CP and Grade 9 titanium. Welded and turned. Fits a #6 nib...
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    Lmstretch reacted to jttheclockman's post in the thread Re-shinning Pens with Like Like.
    Meguires polish. So many to choose from. Look for a detail polish. You do not need a wax that has grit in it. Very easy to apply. tell...
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    Lmstretch reacted to Mike's post in the thread Re-shinning Pens with Like Like.
    I have not tried it, but I was advised on this forum not to use a buffing system on finished pens as it will take the finish off the...
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    Lmstretch reacted to JohnU's post in the thread Re-shinning Pens with Like Like.
    It’s very common for the pen surface to get a little dull from use. CA is probably your best finish for being able to reshine it...
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    Lmstretch reacted to Penchant 4's post in the thread Re-shinning Pens with Like Like.
    Ren Wax is a great product. However, like an wax, it will dull with handling and need to be re-applied.
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    Lmstretch reacted to randyrls's post in the thread Re-shinning Pens with Like Like.
    I put a CA "matte" finish (0000 steel wool) on wood pens. I like the feel of wood and get the protection of CA. A little denatured...
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    Lmstretch reacted to TonyL's post in the thread Re-shinning Pens with Like Like.
    i use a misted cotton or micro fiber towel (or t shirt) , then use a ceramic coating "wax"(The Last Coat). This will not polish-out...
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