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24th January 2013, 05:27 PM #1New Member
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Pens for year7
Hi guys just noticed this forum as I am returning to the site. I have been making pens with students for about 8 years now and I can say they love it. Teachers love it to as the boys are now coming to class with a pen. I'll look in from time to time to get some hints, particularly on high gloss hard finish on wooden pens.
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24th January 2013, 08:48 PM #2
CA will be the biggest reply but I doubt if students will be allowed in a closed in environment and with so many students doing it the fumes would be over powering.
There is the WOP Wipe On Polly but it has drying time problems.
Lacquer is next best I have been using Timberlac a Nitrocellulose Lacquer of course there are others its quick drying easy to apply (by a fine Saple brush). I have test run it on my sons 3 pens and all are doing well in his varied work environment from office to workshop floor and out on site. Even allows clients to sign with them. Its now over 12 months.
I will admit I prefer Satin not High gloss.
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24th January 2013, 10:03 PM #3
Hi MarcusH
you would do better posting this question in the Pen Turning main section (not the pen turning challenges) as it would be seen by more and commented on by more .... I too have done pens with school kids and they do love them, but I don't do CA and can't see many having the patience for wipe on poly ... I use the UBeaut polishes.
JD"No point getting older if you don't get smarter"
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25th January 2013, 08:16 AM #4
Kids and CA, not necessarily a good combination . I'd be thinking about a dipping technique with Nitro type product so it is quick. There are a few threads on this and videos.
Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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26th March 2013, 09:47 PM #5
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8th May 2013, 08:23 PM #6
Finally got around to seeing this thread although a long time after the last comment.
Nitrocellulose will give you a great finish but DON'T breath in the fumes or you will run a good chance of a headache like a migraine, similar to the one I got,but it might just be me. MinWax is a good finish and won't glue your fingers to blanks or make you wish you had stayed in bed rather than cope with the headache you can get with Nitro. Have a look in the tutorials at Les' MinWax Poly finish.
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11th May 2013, 11:47 PM #7nine digits
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12th May 2013, 09:59 AM #8Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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