finishes

Mornin' all, Does anyone have any preferences when finishing Olive wood for pens? I like this wood especially the colour, but adding finishes seems to distract from the look. I am aware that all finishes change the appearance to some degree but I need something that is less "intrusive" if that...

Not me, I'm as scruffy as ever! :funny: A couple of Taylors Mirfield Ares in the new brushed finishes. Wych Elm and Turkey Oak sapwood finished in Melamine.

Hi all.....i was asked to do a demonstration today on Pen turning for my group of the Institute of Carpenters....please bring a lathe!! Well i did....i think it went OK with some good feedback.... I went through the various stages with blank and kit selection..drilling and glueing...trimming and...

As we use a CA, wax, melamine to finish our wooden pens and people usually stick a pen in their mouths, are there woods or even finishes that we shouldn't use? Dave

I've just about run out of CA glue for finishing pens so need to purchase some more! I have been using Chestnut & some I purchased from TM but am wondering if it's all pretty much the same or are some better quality than others? I don't want to start a debate on other finishes as I already use...

Hello, Wood turning is my relatively new hobby. This is how I discovered pen turning, which enables me to make useful gifts. I am still making my first steps looking for good quality kits, blanks that I like and suitable finishes. Glad to have come across this forum, which seems to pack quite a...

Hi, Having been asked to make a "nice pen" for a family member, I bought a couple of Alumilite/burr blanks and have turned one down, but would like to know how best to put a good finish on it. I have read much on the site about finishing, and see that it is a matter of personal preference and...

I've been asked countless times to explain my method for using melamine, and in the light of another discussion in the last day or two, I've finally made time to write it down. It's a very quick process to apply the stuff, but as I discovered, to explain it in writing is anything but quick...

What I really think about finishes for wooden pens. Originally posted on Facebook, updated and posted here at Phil’s request. I have written about pen finishes on a number of occasions but invariably my views have been constrained either by the need to be comprehensive and inclusive in...