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arcos

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First Sierra Pen
« on: April 02, 2013, 01:51:27 PM »
This one has been a trial!

Could not get the shape right then finish was terrible... Its taken a number of attempts to get this finished and I'm ok with it (I need a barrel trimmer!)

The wood is peach from one of my trees. It was a dead branch so pretty dry. Has been standing for a few weeks now in the barn so all should be good.

The finish is BLO, left to soak in then BLO/varnish mix. I did try CA but think I built up too quickly and it went quite pitted (maybe got it hot?)

Having finished this, and looking forward to the end result, I am not sure that I like the style of the Sierra kit. Quite a heavy pen and well, hmmm jury is out on this kit. Looks much nicer in photos than in real life.
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Offline Bellringer75

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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2013, 02:12:45 PM »
very nice looking pen
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Offline Doug Barratt

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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2013, 03:35:49 PM »
Shape looks fine but the finish looks dull.

CA can give a pitted finish if put on too thickly, just sand back until the finish is smooth & then burnish.



Cheers.


Doug
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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2013, 11:10:00 PM »

This one has been a trial!

Whot !!!! by george you've got it ..  at this rate you'll have mastered them ..

Cheers   David

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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2013, 11:32:19 PM »
I like the look of this stubby pen and think you've done a cracking job,well done!
Rod
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Offline Bryan Milham

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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2013, 07:51:52 AM »
Yep, it's a pen!

but for one so new to turning, it's a damn fine pen.
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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2013, 09:26:55 AM »
Thanks for all your great comments guys!

I really didnt enjoy turning this one and, to be honest, I am really not sure about the pen itself. It's also very heavy to use. Oddly a friend popped round just after I had finished it and he absolutely loved it and felt that the weight related to quality!

Doug, I am still 'playing' with CA and yes, I think I applied a coat too quickly which resulted in my having to sand it right back. In real life it isn't appear that dull and has a nice 'satin-esque' sheen (if that makes sense?).

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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2013, 06:51:44 PM »
You are very self critical!
Have you tried using micro mesh with your CA finish?  This will smooth out your lumps and bumps,  you will need to use water as a lubricant to prevent clogging.  You should achieve a glass like finish.
    Good luck.
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Re: First Sierra Pen
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2013, 10:22:09 PM »
Quote from: Haggy on April 11, 2013, 06:51:44 PM
You are very self critical!
Have you tried using micro mesh with your CA finish?  This will smooth out your lumps and bumps,  you will need to use water as a lubricant to prevent clogging.  You should achieve a glass like finish.
    Good luck.

Using micro mesh with CA comes hand in hand, similar to Morecambe and Wise ...  :)
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