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"John" wrote:

Hi all, I'm new here. I recently started making pens and I'm pleased with
the results. However, after some weeks of usage the finish on the pens
becomes dull and sometimes comes off altogether (or at least looks patchy).
Presently I sand the pens smooth then, depending on the wood (and my mood)
I'll either leave it natural, stain it or give it a coat of Danish Oil.
Then they get a final finish with hard wax. I'm hoping to sell my pens
eventually but I couldn't think of doing so until I've solved this problem.
I'm quite new at the turning game so I'd be grateful for any suggestions as
to the best finish to use so that my pens will stand up to prolonged usage
without losing their looks. Thanks in advance.

CA==Super Glue has a lot of supporters, I can't use the method (due to
the chemical reactions in my nose). I polish to 12000 (MicroMesh) and
wax.

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