How do you decide on the finishing

[chas_41_uk]

I use CA or friction polish and Microcrystalline wax on pens. Food safe finish, or oil on bowls (friction polish on some small bowls)

 

[Penpal]

Wow, you claim that to be your method???
Then you must be my dad cos he used the same method for years.
Different materials but same method.
Wotchya dad.

You sound like my grandfather wonderful old axe 50 yrs old only seven new heads and multiple handles. Like for like mate. My method means what I do not sole claim give credit where results demand forget the semantics mate.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Les ELm]

Wow, you claim that to be your method???
Then you must be my dad cos he used the same method for years.
Different materials but same method.
Wotchya dad.

Sorry I offended you.

When I say "My Method " this dose not mean I claim to have been the first the use this method, it means that is this the way I finish my pen blanks. :redface-new:

Les

 

[stevenw1963]

you'll get used to him Les, he isn't called Grump for nothing, his real title is the ''grumpiest ol' bar steward in the southern hemisphere, nay the world'' but it wouldn't fit

 

[Les ELm]

Thanks for posting the pdf Les, it is interesting to see other people's methods. Looks like a viable finish for pens and you seem to get great results, but the OP was asking for a finish for bowls.

For bowls I use a wax finish over sanding sealer, but there are many other perfectly good finishes.

Thanks for the comment.
Actually the OP was asking about pen finishing.
OP Quote "Just wondering how you all decode on the final finish for your pens."

Les

 

[silver]

Just wondering how you all decode on the final finish for your pens.

But I think "decode" meant decide..

but the OP was asking for a finish for bowls.

No he wasn't... You been having a plonker moment..

 

[Walter]

Thanks for the comment.
Actually the OP was asking about pen finishing.
OP Quote "Just wondering how you all decode on the final finish for your pens."

Les

So he was Les, my mistake, but in my defence (or defense as you guys would have it) he was asking about bowls too:

I know that I have to work on this with my bowls etc because I think I have spoilt some of them with my choice of finish.............so any tips would be great.

No he wasn't... You been having a plonker moment..

I blame my eyesight Eamon, I am off to the opticians tomorrow.

 

[broadsea]

I started off with friction polish & microcrystalline wax John, but i'm now moving towards the ca method

Billyb what is the CA method?

 

[rayf6604]

Billyb what is the CA method?

CA is superglue and applying several coats with the lathe spinning then polishing

 

[broadsea]

CA is superglue and applying several coats with the lathe spinning then polishing

That sounds quite messy and with the price of superglue expensive. I would end up being glued to my shed...lol

 

[rayf6604]

It can be messy, and the fumes can be bad as well. If you buy your superglue from Taylor's Midfield on here Dan's prices are very reasonable.

 

[stevenw1963]

go to the pound shop & buy their superglue to practise with. You don't need the expensive stuff for when you get better either.


But be warned, it can be hazardous to your health without proper ventilation and a safer way is buy a can of lacquer & use that instead

 

[paulm]

just beware that ca fumes are very toxic so proper organic filters are needed.

 

[Walter]

just beware that ca fumes are very toxic so proper organic filters are needed.

It can indeed be an irritant and can cause respiratory problems and allergic reactions.

Here is a link to a product safety data sheet. Please follow the handling and storage and exposure controls/personal protection.

http://www.buckandhickman.com/Assets/BuckHickman/DataSheets/DS_304206.pdf