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friction

  1. CraftyNick

    Friction polish?

    Unusually for me I decided to move away from my highly polished CA finishes and try out Turners Retreats Diamond Coat Pen Polish. It doesn’t look so bad on the Thuya Burr pen. I guess it gives a more natural finish some would say. My question to you all is this. Is this just another brand of...
  2. Garno

    Friction Polish

    Anyone here use friction polish to buff up your pens? I think this is the first time I have asked a question on here without me writing a 5 page essay before it :ciggrin:
    • Garno
    • Thread
    • ciggrin essay friction polish question
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  3. Garno

    Question

    Is Friction Polish the same as burnishing cream? I have some friction polish and thought I had some burnishing cream but just can not find it anywhere and as such I am a little reluctant to purchase some more. Could I use the friction polish in-between layers of CA when finishing pens? Gary
  4. J

    first pen turned

    This was my first attempt at making a pen. Made with Zebrano wood to a slimline pen-kit. Struggling with the finishing process at the moment, as this was sanded to 600 grit, then a coat of friction polish and microchrystalline stick to finish. Regards. John :banana:
  5. G

    Chestnut friction polish

    I have just got a tin of Chestnut Friction Polish and noticed is says you don't need to use sanding sealer. As I am about to run out of sealer is it necessary to use it and if so which is the best fast drying one. Glen:thinks:
    • glenpen
    • Thread
    • chestnut friction glenthinks polish sealer
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  6. B

    Plain bowl

    12 inch x 3 inch in Idigbo friction polish finish
  7. B

    Practice with the skew

    Had a order for light pulls so practice with skew plugs in the ends to hide the knots (1) in Oak (2) in Idigbo (1) in light Idigbo 15 minutes each Finshed with friction polish easy money all sold
  8. J

    Segmented Zeta

    A Chrome & Gunmetal Zeta made using Segmented Dymondwood , Styrene & Laburnum. Finished with Friction polish and Wax
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