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The use of Lignum Vitae as bearings in ships was common on the drive shaft the first pen I made from it was a scrap from such a bearing from a famous ship. It turns easily and finishes well perhaps not the best timber to finish with CA because of the natural oils. I use triple EEE and Carnauba stick

Peter.

[QUOTE="Penpal, post: 185188, member: 122"] The use of Lignum Vitae as bearings in ships was common on the drive shaft the first pen I made from it was a scrap from such a bearing from a famous ship. It turns easily and finishes well perhaps not the best timber to finish with CA because of the natural oils. I use triple EEE and Carnauba stick Peter.:fingers: [/QUOTE]

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