Dan Posted March 13, 2011 Report Posted March 13, 2011 I was making a cherry frame for a display box today and couldn't throw away the cutoffs. I turned this pen from one of the cutoffs. Do you see the face in the grain of the second picture? Thanks for looking. Dan Quote
cjswoodcrafts Posted March 13, 2011 Report Posted March 13, 2011 Dan, that looks great, i tried making a cherry pen yesterday, but my dang gouge was dull, dont have a bench grinder here to sharpen so ill have to go to my inlaws to sharpen again. Quote
coogman Posted March 13, 2011 Report Posted March 13, 2011 Dan thats a great looking pen and yes I can see the face. Quote
Dan Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Posted March 13, 2011 Thanks guys, Jim, if you can afford it, invest in a bench grinder and the wolverine grinding jigs. My tools are always sharp and it makes turning a lot more fun (which is important to me), Woodcraft had a sale on their 8" grinder and the wolverine set for $189 (I think). That is a good deal. Of course, if the inlaws live close enough, that could be a better deal. Dan Quote
toolbeltman Posted March 13, 2011 Report Posted March 13, 2011 Nice one Dan...yes I see the face in the grain! Awesome...thanks for pointing that out.....great finish on your work....Is it BLO? hope you don't mind me asking.. Quote
Dan Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Posted March 13, 2011 Doug, I started doing my finishes a little different because I had troubles with some dull spots. After sanding through 600 grit, I put 5 drops of medium CA on a shop towel and wipe it on the wood, turning the blank by hand. After about 5 minutes the CA is set and I sand with 600 grit just enough to ensure the blank is smooth. Then I repeat the CA and sanding two more times (three coats total). I like to build up so I use BLO/CA and apply 8 to 12 coats with the lathe running about 2000 rpm. Then I micro mesh at 2000 rpm (I find it works well at this speed and makes it easier to clean the micor mesh). Then I use Meguire's Plastix polish, lightly rubbing until it looks like glass. Lastly, I take it to the buffing wheel. The total process takes about 30 minutes or less but is worth it for me. It takes a lot longer to do a pen than it use to, but I'm much happier with the outcome. Thanks for asking. Dan Quote
toolbeltman Posted March 14, 2011 Report Posted March 14, 2011 Thanks for the run down on how you got such a good finish Dan...It's greatly appreciated.. Quote
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