I have been using 5 minute epoxy after I get done sanding and I've been looking for a high gloss finish to put on after that.Any sussestions? Kevin
Pen finish
Oct 13, 2006
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Hi Kevin - 3 coats of Boiled Linseed Oil and superglue followed by a top coat of TSW if you can get it (Arizona Silhouette did have some a couple of weeks ago). If you can't get TSW, use Renaissance Wax as it is resistant to fingerprints.
Couple of good sites for pen makers are:
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and the Yahoo Penmakers Forum at
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On the Yahoo group, under the Standard Techniques section, you will find a pdf file on the BLO/CA finish, by Don Ward - member of the Pen Turners Guild. I have just filmed a dvd over the weekend on pen making and following advice from Don, I use the finish almost all of the time and the film crew were amazed as no-one seems to use that finish over here in the UK..
Hope it helps
Paul Loseby
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