391Bchallenge Pen

A very nice set of pens, Karson!

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

looks good. did you reapply a finish on it? did you have to seal the pores somehow? I need to finish mahogany box, and will probably run into a similar case…

-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Must add these to my one day I’ll try this list..beyond me at this time. Hats off to all the wood turners of the world, you make it look so easy..
Larry

-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ lazylarrywoodworks.com.au For lovers of all things timber...

Very nice!

-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!

Great looking pens, Karson!!

I really like your pen holder!

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Nice pen Karson beautiful in fact.

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -

The finish on the pen is a combination of Shellac and Carnauba wax. It is put on with a rag and friction applied until your fingers cannot stand the heat. It takes a couple of hours to harden up so the shine stays. It will dullen up a little if you try to assemble the pen.

I applied a couple of times. The friction causes the finish to be soft and it seems to fill the pores OK. You can see the finish be shiny and then go dull as you give it more pressure. It’s at that time that the finish will move around and fill the pores.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

wonderful pen Karson nice fiqure

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Another great looking pen.

Karson, try using a plain old fashion brown grocery bag to buff up the finish while the pen is still on the lathe. The friction heat from the bag helps harden the finish quicker. Pens look great!

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

Jeff where do you find a grocery bag now. All I see is plastic.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Again, very nice Karson.

I just have to ask, do you write neatly, too?

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Very impressive Karson.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python