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  1. Garno

    Ladies Pen

    Made this Aspen Tried melamine by following the guide, Not sure if the shine is deep enough.
  2. Dalboy

    Cigar pen

    Yes a second pen out of my workshop this year OK OK turned by my great granddaughter again this is for her dads birthday next week. A Cigar pen from my stock and a spalted blank not 100% sure what wood though. She did a great job including finishing with melamine lacquer which she said was the...
  3. alpha1

    Ebonite finish

    Turned my first pen from ebonite. What is the secret of getting a high shine how do you guys finish your ebonite pens?
    • alpha1
    • Thread
    • finish high pens shine slimline
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  4. G

    Any one

    Anyone used SHELLAWAX and or EEE ULTRA SHINE. Comments Please.
    • glenpen
    • Thread
    • comments eee shellawax shine ultra
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  5. M

    Slimline Corian with matching keyring.

    Three matching Slimline pen and keyring sets. All from Corian. I love turning with this material. Always comes up to a lovely shine. Mike
  6. apw43

    one more box

    Morning all One more box from me, made from a blank I bought from George Watkins, size is 80mm tall x 60mm diameter, polished to a high shine with polishing mops all the best Andy
  7. G

    Has anyone used

    Has anyone used SHELLAWAX and EEE_ULTRA SHINE on pens. What do you think of them? Glen
    • glenpen
    • Thread
    • eee_ultra glen pens shellawax shine
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  8. markmcg

    How to keep a bullet pen shiny??

    Hi, I made my first bullet pen today :-) Although I polished with Brasso, I am sure it will eventually tarnish/discolour :-( Is it possible/worthwhile applying a finish that keeps the shine? I read about 'Everbrite' but it is American and is it suitable? Advice please would be great :-) TIA...
  9. Penpal

    Happy Birthday Alex

    Many happy ones mate. May the son shine in Surrey. Peter.
    • Penpal
    • Thread
    • happy peter shine sun surrey
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Off Topic
  10. KevinMc

    Easy finish with a good shine?

    Hi All.... so without having to buy six products and spend five hours with them.. What's the simplist / best way to get a nice clean finish maybe even with a shine ? Kevin
    • KevinMc
    • Thread
    • clean finish kevin shine simplist
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  11. P

    Burr Elm

    Rollester in Burr Elm. Finished with EEE Ultra shine. Burr Elm - YouTube
  12. silver

    ****Polaris****

    Alert.. Marmite pen here for you guys to look at. Done this for a family friend, its not finished completely as wanted to make sure the shape, fit and feel was right for them. Bit of a "prototype" really. Kit - Polaris gold plated Jacket - English olive wood (From Neil) Finish - through the...
  13. Sgreen

    Acrylic pen

    My very first fountain pen. Jr gentleman with a Confetti coat (Turners retreat). Finished with Mer auto shine polish. I really like this pen. Any comments or suggestions welcome
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