I will be turning a box elder pen and pencil set for a friend shortly,
and he asked about using a polyurethane or polycrylic finish on it to
protect the finished set from finger oils and such.

I've never done that before on wood pens - any thoughts or comments on
the idea?

TIA

Matt

On 12/4/2011 2:40 PM, Matt wrote:
I will be turning a box elder pen and pencil set for a friend shortly,
and he asked about using a polyurethane or polycrylic finish on it to
protect the finished set from finger oils and such.

I've never done that before on wood pens - any thoughts or comments on
the idea?

TIA

Matt

I've tried various products and the only thing that works if you want
a smooth, shiny pen (which not everyone wants) is oil based poly. After
I have sanded very smooth I slowly wipe on six coats sanding in between.
I use a lint free blue shop paper towels. My last coat is always very
nice. It's slow but the results have been great.

In article om,
Matt wrote:

I will be turning a box elder pen and pencil set for a friend shortly,
and he asked about using a polyurethane or polycrylic finish on it to
protect the finished set from finger oils and such.

I've never done that before on wood pens - any thoughts or comments on
the idea?

TIA

Matt

There are those that really like a SuperGlue finish. I can't use it (I
react to the vapor). If you want to read good instructions go to the IAP
(penturners) forum and check for the instructions

Personally I use BLO and wax

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