finishing

Hi all I am Barry new to pens but not to turning . Going to give it a good go I know There is a lot to learn . Finishing will my biggest challenge I think . All have good day keep the bevel rubbing.

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...

Hello everyone, I'm Graham and have been turning for about a year (well, I own a lathe). I just love to make things, usually for the grandchildren and for Christmas presents. I have made about 20 pens and thought I was getting the hang of finishing - but I always seem to find new challenges...

Morning all, How do you finish the outside of a burr? I have a nice knobbly bit of oak burr, and was thinking of using finishing oil on the inside and top, but I am not sure what to put on the knobbly outside, and on the natural edge bit of the bowl. Any suggestions? I haven't really had much...

I hopped into this Horn and roughed it up for a rugged finish before applying the finishing CA. Peter.

If signing your name on the bottom of a turning at what stage of the finishing process does one do it

Well I am nearly ready to give up on this Bugger! decided to try another bit of brass for the overturned one the other week but it ended up crap finishing with some marks.. :vangry: Not really, I don't give up that easy, Mk 3 should be ok honest! :funny: :rolling:

Tealight with melted Aluminium.. not enough finishing done though! :rolling:

This is my first ever stabilised blank, so I went for a Buckeye. It turned a treat, and I filled the gaps with medium CA and sawdust before finishing with a friction polish. I'm chuffed with this pen!