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[gomburg]

Just started to make pens - Xmas pressies
Anyone else make them?

[shad3925]

I used make a lot but my lathe has now been sold, are you using the super glue/linseed oil method to give the pens a very high gloss finish?

[inertia]

The last time I saw him Dr Tim Fawcett was making some superb pens on his newly-acquired lathe. He posts very infrequently on here these days but he seems to look in quite often.
His Forum name is Wombat.
DM

[gomburg]

I used make a lot but my lathe has now been sold, are you using the super glue/linseed oil method to give the pens a very high gloss finish?

Yes - butjust 3 coats of 'pound shop' CA, cut with 600 grit then through all the grits of 'Micromesh'
I'm told that toothpaste will do the job as well.

[Starspider]

Just getting the kit together to have a go at pens.
Will be well pleased if I get the finish you have gomburg, I'll have to experiment never tried the  CA finish.
Any more pics for inspiration?
Regards Colin

[Unsinkable 2]

Nice pens Gomburg.


Of all the tools I have I don't have a lathe, which kind of lathe do you have or recommend? U2

[gomburg]

Again thanks for the comments, I've found this site very useful for inspiration and lots of photos

http://www.penturners.co.uk/forum.php

My lathe is a 'Unimat Classic' (6in1) from lathe to jigsaw to drill etc.
I would not recommend it as a sole woodturning lathe - but it has served me well for my boat building. I'm after a new small lathe next year. Again try penturners site for info on lathes.
Here is a link for CA finish - there are lots if you google! I only use thin CA 3 coats and no oil you can get a satin finish by not polishing - using micromesh will give a smooth gloss finish.
Enjoy you penturning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjzXpD08ozw

[nivapilot]

I made one or two and then two xmas's ago ordered a new pen mandrel and cutting kit.......haven't made one since..
I have an Axminster M900 lathe.
Now also have a Grayson 3.52 x 20" metal lathe to set up as well....

[Starspider]

http://www.penturners.co.uk/forum.php

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjzXpD08ozw

Thanks for the links I will no doubt spend almost as much time reading as the better half does reminding me that 
a certain time of year is fast approaching