Thanks John!!! Turned a couple of pens...

[cskipper]

Well, today is the first chance I have had to turn any pens since class. I used the 3-3-3 method and they look sharp. Thanks for teaching us that method. I want to try to the CA finish, but forgot to bring gloves with me. I'd hate to buy more - we have two boxes at home. I'll get them next time I'm there.

 

[Jonz]

No pics, didn't happen. :mrgreen:

 

[cskipper]

I'll get pictures tomorrow in the daylight - don't want the glare of the flash to be overwhelming!

 

[woodguy1975]

Fantastic. I do like both finish methods. The 3-3-3 method gives a touchable feel which a lot of people prefer.

Looking forward to those pics.

John

 

[DavidF]

Go on, give me clue -3-3-3???

 

[Monty]

Go on, give me clue -3-3-3???

pay for the class. :slap:




;-) :lol:

 

[DavidF]

But I pay my annual, exorbitant subscription to this forum

 

[woodguy1975]

Go on, give me clue -3-3-3???

Well, Dave I guess I'll tell you, but the folks that came to the class did pay good money.

It is simply a finish system of 3 coats of each of three materials. First you apply 3 coats of sanding sealer. Follow that up by 3 coats of a shellac based friction polish. Then apply three coats of carnubax wax buffed to the desired sheen. Once complete let the finish rest for a day before doing a lot of handling. To let the carnuba, and friction polish fully harden.

It is a nice touchable finish.

Thanks,

John

 

[DavidF]

Your secret's safe with me - I'll tell nobody;-)

 

[cskipper]

Ok - I added a picture of the newest pens I've turned (had to prove they really do exist). You will most likely see that I am clueless about taking pictures. The one that seems like an odd shape is an odd shape. It was one of the mid-turning design changes.

 

[Steve D]

Oooooh, aaaaaah..... somehow i think there may be a lathe in my future. Looks like a lot of fun.

 

[Joe Scharle]

It's the invasion of the PEN PEOPLE!
Are you folks making these from kits or from scratch. They look good!
Joe

 

[cskipper]

We're turning the wood down from approximately 3/4"x3/4"x2 something down to pen size and shape. The hardware (tips, etc) come in kits.

 

[clowman]

Nice pens Cathy, what is the 3rd from the left in the picture with the big spread of pens made of?

 

[DaveO]

Cathy, some more fine looking pens:eusa_clap :eusa_clap I will have to get you "Pen People" to invade my shop someday and show me how it is done. Pens are one thing that I know my little lathe can handle. Dave

 

[cskipper]

I'd be glad to share my little bit of knowledge, as I am sure other turners wouild be as well. The third pen from the left in the large group is Bird's Eye Maple. Thanks for the kind words.

 

[woodguy1975]

Looking Good Cathy! Your sizing looks dead on. :eusa_clap

 

[cskipper]

Thanks. I'm doing better about the sizing. I need Jonz yo see the pictures - because he said "no pictures, it didn't happen".

 

[Jonz]

Wow, great work!

I guess it DID happen, didn't it? ;-)

 

[cskipper]

yup