Have you never heard of Thomas...... John Thomas.. also know as Johnny. . :wink:
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Patrizio in Olive-wood
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Have you never heard of Thomas...... John Thomas.. also know as Johnny. . :wink:
Neil
Fellow
What did you put under the friction polish Johnny?
Thought for not very long last time this kit cropped up and nothing has changed, it's still orrible. It's not just the unnecessary centre band but the complete lack of design thought gone into the blank metalwork interface detail and the plastic black look.
Thought for not very long last time this kit cropped up and nothing has changed, it's still orrible. It's not just the unnecessary centre band but the complete lack of design thought gone into the blank metalwork interface detail and the plastic black look.
Nothing underneath just Bare Wood, no need for sanding sealer the Olive has a smooth natural finish so in my opinion no need for anything else , no grain to fill in .
Buts that my opinion , no doubt others have their opinions and no doubt their opinions are also ( Always) right , but thats what makes the world so nice , a difference of opinions
Terry Q
Fellow
I haven't turned olive in years but I remember it turned out beautifully and smelled wonderful. Your pen is very nice.
Penpal
Grand Master
Johnny I give my extensive Olive pens my usual one coat of CA this is not to disagree with you but to confirm Thats what I do and as always it works for me, Glad we share the room for all of us to follow our own path not claiming superior knowledge, I try to wait a long time for Olive to dry out fully used it from all round the globe its a beaut timber.
Peter.
Johnny I give my extensive Olive pens my usual one coat of CA this is not to disagree with you but to confirm Thats what I do and as always it works for me, Glad we share the room for all of us to follow our own path not claiming superior knowledge, I try to wait a long time for Olive to dry out fully used it from all round the globe its a beaut timber.
Peter.
Thanks Peter,
i occasionally use Ca for Olive , sometimes i use CraftCoat , sometimes Carnuba Wax, and sometimes Friction polish and Renaissance wax.
That is the joy of Woodturning pens, there are so many choices and so many variants,
In the Words of BONO, "I still havn't found what i'm looking for"
my full name is
Thomas John Davies ,
known as John in work
facebook page under Thomas Davies :wink:
This is just so the ex wife can't find me
Confused
I am
Neil
Fellow
Johnny, Thought as much as the friction polish has tainted the colour of the olive, made it go a little orange. The sealer prevents it doing this, if thats what you want, providing you use the sprays as the bottled stuff also taints the olive wood. Sealer isnt just to fill grain but it stops the wood absorbing the friction polish and therefore gives you a better finish.
Walter
Fellow
I am with you there Johnny. I don't think the perfect pen finish has been invented yet.
I like everything about the pen except the centre band.
Thanks , Think it may also be due to me photo shopping the picture !
Penpal
Grand Master
Johnny I used to take pics of a colour chart with every series gave up after a while still not really adept with digital photography.Yes most posted pics are innacurate colour but as many hasten to say its all about the pen.
Peter.
Peter.