On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 06:59:42 -0400, "Mike Mac" wrote:


Great advice.. I'll try the shop vac and tack rags, see what works.

I use a block of turners wax to finish the pens, and that does seem to fill
in the open grain quite nicely.

Anyone else have other suggestions as for pen finishes? I have a Turners
polish as well, but 1 hr between drying times.. maybe I need to be more
patient. :-)

Mike


Invest $70 in a Beall buffing system... it's wonderful..

http://www.bealltool.com/products/buffing/buffer.php

It creates a glow in wood that I can't duplicate with any finish, and most woods
can be buffed without oil or any other finish, especially the oilier woods like
cocobolo...
I have a couple pens of CB that are just sanded and buffed and everyone is sure
that they have a clear finish one them.. really pretty wood, especially when
buffed..
Mac

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