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Typically, there are two schools of thought on wood finishes. Finishes are a matter of personal taste.
Typically, there are two schools of thought on wood finishes. Finishes are a matter of personal taste.
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].
CA glue is a hard, durable against wear, clear plastic finish that is inexpensive 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 but are more expensive to purchase. Ryan prefers friction finishes. His current method:
Friction finishes employ shellac, oils, and wax to create a glossy but more natural finish. They can be applied quickly, and the user can feel the grain of the wood. Ryan prefers friction finishes. His current method:
# “Wet sand” 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.
# “Wet sand” 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.
The easiest method to do this assembly is to use a shop vise. Cover both jaws with cardboard to prevent scratching or deforming the pen part.<br clear=all>
The easiest method to do this assembly is to use a shop vise. Cover both jaws with cardboard to prevent scratching or deforming the pen part.<br clear=all>
== Videos ==
* [https://youtu.be/UbsiSQk__uA This video] shows the full process. Notes: They use a drill press and a jig to bore the blank, instead of doing this on the lathe, and uses the same jig for squaring the ends. They do use a mandrel saver. Several finishing methods are briefly shown.
* [https://youtu.be/jf603GtO8KA This video] shows the full process. Notes: They do drill the blanks on the lathe. They use a nut, not a mandrel saver. The video shows CA glue finish.
* [https://youtu.be/WfLPYmuIM4k This video], mentioned above, shows CA glue finish. They use a nut on the mandrel, rather than a mandrel saver.
* [https://youtu.be/nwCRDNi_ank This video], mentioned above, shows a friction polish finish. It demonstrates using both a nut on the mandrel and a mandrel saver.