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20th March 2015, 01:01 PM #1
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The Mermaids
These rare blanks from Jeff Powell of USA,
the fish, mermaids and seaweed all done by Intarsia work. Learnt the hard way that Resin and Wood are not that strong when doing closed end pens
and invisible clips. Also, if i had to do them again, I would wait 4 weeks after my CA finish, to allow for "shrinkage" as the CA goes deeper into the wood. Then I would do some more coats of CA. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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20th March 2015, 01:14 PM #2
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Great result there Amos
Like you, I tend to leave the CA coatings on dissimilar material pens for a few weeks before applying the final coats/finish, dam stuff always moves on you.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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20th March 2015, 07:41 PM #3
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Ahaa ! so thats where you have been hiding eh Amos
A lot of love gone into those pens well worth the extra time you have had to spend on them
Production may be down, but quality is up hehe, not a bad tradeoff . Cheers ~ JohnG'day all !Enjoy your stay !!!
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20th March 2015, 08:07 PM #4
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Thanks Neil and John, comments appreciated. Yes, Neil, even with "ordinary" wood blanks, I find if I leave the CA cure a couple of days it will polish up better. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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20th March 2015, 08:58 PM #5
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Got to see these in the flesh today, and as usual, much better in the hand. If anyone else like me was wondering what was in the finial cap, it is a fly fishing hook.
Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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20th March 2015, 10:34 PM #6
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Fantastic work as usual Amos. It's a pleasure to see your name popping up on here again.
Dallas
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20th March 2015, 10:46 PM #7
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Hello Dallas, nice to be able to be here,
Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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20th March 2015, 10:57 PM #8
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Glad to be seeing your pens again Amos
cheers
Joel
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20th March 2015, 11:29 PM #9
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Thanks Joel, sure pray I may be able to turn a few in the days to come. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
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21st March 2015, 07:18 AM #10
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Amos, I am looking forward to seeing more of your work.
I am another that likes to leave my CA finish cure for at least a few days or a week before the final sand and polish. It is something that shouldn't be rushed.Brad.
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