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First, it will need to be sanded like any other lathe project. PS:One stocks sandpaper up to 400 grit. Remember to set the lathe at a slower speed. | First, it will need to be sanded like any other lathe project. PS:One stocks sandpaper up to 400 grit. Remember to set the lathe at a slower speed. | ||
Pens typically are finished to several thousand grit. At present, the user will need to provide their own fine sanding materials | Pens typically are finished to several thousand grit. At present, the user will need to provide their own fine sanding materials. | ||
Always lay a paper towel on the bed of the lathe before applying any finish, oil, CA glue, or wax to keep the lathe bed clean. | Always lay a paper towel on the bed of the lathe before applying any finish, oil, CA glue, or wax to keep the lathe bed clean. | ||
Typically, there are two schools of thought on wood finishes. | Typically, there are two schools of thought on wood finishes. Finishes are a matter of personal taste. | ||
CA glue is a hard, durable, clear plastic finish that is inexpensive, easy to obtain, | CA glue is a hard, durable against wear, clear plastic finish that is inexpensive, easy to obtain, and easy to apply. It can be sanded and polished to a high gloss. The disadvantages of a CA finish are feel (the user is really feeling plastic, not the actual wood) and fragility (if the pen is dropped, the CA finish can crack and come off.) One method for applying a CA finish is shown in [https://youtu.be/WfLPYmuIM4k this video]. | ||
Friction finishes employ shellac, oils, and wax to create a glossy but more natural finish. They can be applied quickly | Friction finishes employ shellac, oils, and wax to create a glossy but more natural finish. They can be applied quickly but are more expensive to purchase. Ryan prefers friction finishes. His current method: | ||
# He “wet sands” using these [https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKFINKIT2.html sanding pads] that range from 500 grit to 4000 grit and [https://www.doctorswoodshop.com/Store/ProductID/5 walnut oil], wiping the piece clean after changing grits. | |||
# He “wet sands” using | |||
# He applies three coats of [https://www.doctorswoodshop.com/Store/ProductID/4 Pens Plus]. | # He applies three coats of [https://www.doctorswoodshop.com/Store/ProductID/4 Pens Plus]. | ||
# He applies two or three coats of [https://www.doctorswoodshop.com/Store/ProductID/7 walnut oil microcrystalline paste wax]. | # He applies two or three coats of [https://www.doctorswoodshop.com/Store/ProductID/7 walnut oil microcrystalline paste wax]. | ||
This finishing process is shown in [https://youtu.be/nwCRDNi_ank this video].<br clear=all> | |||
== Final Assembly == | == Final Assembly == | ||
