Well Bob, what can I say except that was a brilliant video, very well presented. I suppose the great thing about the buffing system is it's a great deal easier to polish from different directions. Once again Bob, a brilliant video. Thank you
UA-cam live streams I've seen never have the same feel or production as the produced videos, but you nailed it with this, it felt like watching a normal video from you :)
Bob, Thanks to your review on the buffing system my pens look great now. I seen you use it and picked one up the other day. I used it last night for the first time and WOW what a deep shine it puts on the pen... Thanks for sharing...
Just looking to retire and and planning to get a lathe for wood turning, love working with wood. But looking at videos I became aware of pens and very keen to get started .. never heard of pen turning in the UK until recently. Thank you for all your videos,
Thank you, Lathe due begining of April, need to maximise space in the shed. ( code for dump a lot of junk I have been hoarding) build some cupboards and get the remaining junk put away. So your excellent videos wil keep me entertained until then. Thank you for taking the time to share.
I have the same acrylic buffing system from PSI. Thanks for the tip of keeping the blanks on the mandrel while buffing. I've had a few blanks get taken out of my fingers and fly around the shop. Some suffered damage. This will save that and make it easier. Thanks!
I also have a small lathe with a tail stock "wiggle". I bought it from Rockler wood turning and am fortunate enough to have them nearby about 15 minutes away. I was surprised (and a bit disappointed) that the Harbor Freight lathe and the lathe I bought at Rockler are identical. I thought I would be buying a better lathe if I spent the extra money at Rockler. I did however get a 2 foot bed extension free, which expands my turning options. I also have this buffing system and all of my pens come out like glass. Absolutely worth the investment!
The Harbor Freight wood lathe tail stock seem to have a common issue with having a bit of play in it. It's not just you, Bob. Btw, I love your videos. So much so, that I'll be starting my pen turning journey as well. Thank you, and keep making the videos.
I am kicking myself for missing the live show. But i watched the replay, and thanks a lot for the info on the polishing set, and i see where i am going to move forward with mine, maybe.....lol
Great event Bob, thanks for the time and effort. Tell your daughter she did a great job. One thought, either have her move closer to the microphone or repeat the question before answering; the questions were very hard to hear and understand. Again great job and thanks.
BLACK = Emery Compound, a course abrasive material for removal of scratches, pits, paint, rust etc. BROWN = Tripoli compound used for general purpose cut and color on most soft metals. WHITE = Blizzard compound, used for color and final finish of harder metals, has a cutting action. RED = Jeweler's Rouge, designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel. BLUE = A dryer, almost greaseless wheel - designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel. GREEN = Used exclusively for Stainless Steel.
At Harbor Freight You can also get 6" grinder set up for buffing with 2 buffing wheels. Cost $49.00. It does run at 3650 rpm. It is a Central Machinery 6" Buffer.
Bob, I'm thinking that the mandrel may be the "B" mandrel which is available from a few suppliers. It's a heavier mandrel, designed to reduce the risk of bowing the mandrel during use. nice vid.
I just got the 3 step lathe polishing system and wondered what method you use to store your buffing system. It seems like everything in my shop gets covered with sawdust and I was curious about your storing method. Thanks
Bob, I missed most of the live video last night but I'm reviewing it today. I have the same Milescraft pen assembly press as you and for a tip from me to you, the thing works much better if you mount it to your bench. I'm right handed and use mine in the opposite direction from you and keep the flip over stops toward me with the press mounted to my assembly table. It looks like you struggle with it because it isn't mounted.
+Danny Moore Yeah, mounting would make a huge difference. I've been rethinking my set up. I don't want to mount it to the counter. Another issue is reaching around the tri-pod, that makes it tougher to use too. Regards, Bob
When I was in Basic Training we had to wax the barracks floor and it had to look like a mirror or we had to do it all over again. Can't tell you the name of the wax we used but after it was down we placed a piece of Army (wool) blanket between the buffer and floor. If you ever wore real wool next to your skin you will know wool is slightly abrasive. Not sure how you could attach wool to your buffing system but it might be something to consider.
Blue one is "All-purpose compound" for all types of metal. You can use on plastics but not perfect choose for plastics. Try this 1st: bown component 3000rmp 2nd: white component 3000rmp finish polishing.
+Mike Fas I'd love to do that, not sure I could keep it to half an hour though. I get to many great questions. I'm planning another Live event soon. Regards, Bob
RJBWoodTurner the more you do it, the less questions to sort through. ;) it's also difficult for some of us to tune in randomly rather than knowing there is a little informal schedule. You should have 100k subs by now Bob! Keep at it!
+Mike Fas I need to work towards something like that. My schedule with the kids is a little topsie turvy so it's difficult to lock down a regular weekly time. Thank you for the vote of confidence on the subs. They come slow but fewer subs allows me to take a more personal hands on approach. Regards, Bob
Aw man, I missed the live event! I was out in the garage turning pens... :-) Thanks for syndicating it though, I was thinking about getting that buffing system.
Hey Bob! I don't think I was able to catch an answer I hope you don't mind...i have a buffing system as well however my blue rouge is on the cotton vice the flannel. Do you think that is am issue? Thank you and I truly enjoy your videos!
+Dalan Frost Hello Dalan, I believe it might be. The flannel wheel is stiffer for working the rouge into the thing your polishing. The cotton wheel is softer for buffing off the dust and polishing it to a shine. Regards, Bob
Sorry I missed the live stream, would have loved to watch and listen in. The wife and I were at the rifle range, scary how well the wife can shoot a rifle. Our hunting trip to Idaho is only eight weeks away.
Oh darn i just missed this video live broadcasting with about 4 years.Very interesting video and i learned a lot here. I also just ordered the Buffing System from my local pusher of Woodturner equipment. Difficult to know what wax that is the best, reconmandation for me ? My local dealer has a lot of Chestnut products. Learned how to use the Ca glue here and has to try that later today on some Olive Wood i bought last week, i think CA glue as finishing coat on bird's eye birch will be nice. Going back in time today, ig looked at this video first ( MOVPTG 2021 VLOG) Wish they had Pen show like that here to. :) Love the car you driving btw. Had a 67 many years ago to. Regards Hans Olav
I have the buffing system as well. I paid considerably more than $50 being in Australia. I came to the same conclusion as you that there is so little difference between that buffing system and using polish. In fact I find it quicker using a plastic automotive polish and then a kanuba wax over the top. I just don't feel the buffering system is any better or quicker.
Hi Bob I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions last night You were very helpful and entertaining my question about scroll saw was what's the best blades for cutting patterns in pen blanks becouse I ham having trouble doing zigzags
+Nigel France I like the smaller blades like the 2/0 skip or crown tooth. However, there not good for thick boards because the flex to much. I use a #5 on the thicker stuff. Regards, Bob
Great info as always! I'm a subscriber and get emails when new videos are available like this one after it's posted on UA-cam. How can I know when you are going to do a live event and tune in? A prior comment on repeating the questions or have them louder was a good one.
Question I seen one of your videos where you had to paint the brass tube. I did it once with a brass tube and the CA glue reacted with. I needed it black but the question would be what paint works well for painted the brass tubes.
I have one more question for now. You talked about custom pens and a person new knew printed labels or pictures and glued them to the brass tubes. What kinda labels or materials are required for this other then the blanks.
@@quaker19691 I think you will like that method much better. I stand the blanks on end, after painting, so excess paint will run out. Drill a hole in a scrap of wood larger than the tube diameter and stand the blank over it. Use a Q-Tip to apply the paint. Epoxy takes longer to dry but will not react with the paint. Also, C/A will eventually lose bond on acrylic blanks, epoxy will not. Regards, Bob
@@quaker19691 My buddy Mike DeLawter at Lost River Pens on YT & FB does all my label casting. I’ve never tried it so I don’t know the materials needed. Mike is a great guy and will be able to tell you what you need. Regards, Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Thanks Bob for getting back and your input. Another question. I have a PSI Celtic twist pen kit with no tube. Have you put one of these kits together or you might even have one laying around somewhere? If so would you mind getting a length for me of that 3/8" tube. Would really appreciate it. Thanks
Bob, If you aren't already aware of this organization, (www.penturners.org ) you should check them out. I recently joined and found a lot of good information in their library. Have been to a couple of the local meetings and attended the last Midwest Gathering they put on, and had a great time.
Thanks for that. I'll save my $ and not buy the wheel. I found a pack of cotton flannel gun cleaning patches in the gun safe recently. They work awesome with the Plastix.
The Blue Rouge is a general purpose Jewelers Rouge. See the link for a chart that shows the different rouges and what they are used for. Not really accurate to compare sandpaper grits to rouges. Hope this helps! www.pjtool.com/jewelers-rouge-chart
Thanks for your channel. I learn much from you. Can I ask . . . while I'd like to use CA glue for a finish, it takes a lot of time when batching up a lot of pens for a crafts show. I've been using this Aussie Oil, which I believe came thru Barry Gross. That seems to give a good hard finish. I'll do about 5 or 6 coats. Any thoughts on that? That works great on small projects like pens, but hard to cover larger things like bottle stoppers before it starts to cure too much.Thanks!
+Gary Lundgren Crafts I've heard good things about the Aussie Oil but I haven't tried it. I believe it's similar to O.B. Shine juice. It should give a long lasting finish from what I've read. Regards, Bob
Your pen press is that brand available in stores or do you have to get it from a distributor of that brand. I am just starting to turn and right now I am using quick clap to press my pens together and i would like to get a pen press.
Nice to see a video that you can learn a something or two. Thank you.
Thank you Joseph.
Regards,
Bob
Well Bob, what can I say except that was a brilliant video, very well presented. I suppose the great thing about the buffing system is it's a great deal easier to polish from different directions. Once again Bob, a brilliant video. Thank you
+BlueBoy9055 Thank you,
Your correct because I can't see much of a difference in the finish.
Regards,
Bob
UA-cam live streams I've seen never have the same feel or production as the produced videos, but you nailed it with this, it felt like watching a normal video from you :)
+StupidInvaders Thank you,
I'm the same goofy animated guy even if you meet me in person, LOL.
Regards,
Bob
Thank you for "sharing your time and knowledge" with us. Another great video!
+Winston Barnett Thank you Winston.
Regards,
Bob
Love your videos, love that you're not using 1000$ tools and still producing nice work effectively. Very refreshing. A+++++ will watch again.
+Julian S Thank you Julian,
Wish I could afford those 1,000$ tools. Not on my budget, LOL. Please do watch again, thank you.
Regards,
Bob
Bob, Thanks to your review on the buffing system my pens look great now. I seen you use it and picked one up the other day. I used it last night for the first time and WOW what a deep shine it puts on the pen... Thanks for sharing...
+Michael Mumford Thank you Michael,
I love mine, it's fast and works great.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks again for a great video Sir! Always protect your kids! Hug them at home,and belt them in the car!
LOL.
Just looking to retire and and planning to get a lathe for wood turning, love working with wood. But looking at videos I became aware of pens and very keen to get started .. never heard of pen turning in the UK until recently. Thank you for all your videos,
Thank you Buster.
There is a rich pen turning environment in the UK with many amazing turners.
Regards,
Bob
Thank you, Lathe due begining of April, need to maximise space in the shed. ( code for dump a lot of junk I have been hoarding) build some cupboards and get the remaining junk put away. So your excellent videos wil keep me entertained until then. Thank you for taking the time to share.
I have the same acrylic buffing system from PSI. Thanks for the tip of keeping the blanks on the mandrel while buffing. I've had a few blanks get taken out of my fingers and fly around the shop. Some suffered damage. This will save that and make it easier. Thanks!
+Gary Lundgren Crafts Thank you Gary,
I'm glad you found the info useful.
Regards,
Bob
I also have a small lathe with a tail stock "wiggle". I bought it from Rockler wood turning and am fortunate enough to have them nearby about 15 minutes away. I was surprised (and a bit disappointed) that the Harbor Freight lathe and the lathe I bought at Rockler are identical. I thought I would be buying a better lathe if I spent the extra money at Rockler. I did however get a 2 foot bed extension free, which expands my turning options. I also have this buffing system and all of my pens come out like glass. Absolutely worth the investment!
Bob love my system and use it acrylics and wood pens both, it’s amazing.
Regards ,
Bob
The Harbor Freight wood lathe tail stock seem to have a common issue with having a bit of play in it. It's not just you, Bob. Btw, I love your videos. So much so, that I'll be starting my pen turning journey as well. Thank you, and keep making the videos.
That is awesome! I hope you are on your pen turn journey and making some great pens.
I missed the live event,but after I watch the video I am just say, Thank you for another really helpful video Bob!
+Kwstas Antwniou Thank you Kwstas, that's what I enjoy.
Regards,
Bob
I am kicking myself for missing the live show. But i watched the replay, and thanks a lot for the info on the polishing set, and i see where i am going to move forward with mine, maybe.....lol
+Robert Evans Thank you Robert,
I really mine.
Regards,
Bob
Love all your help, You are a great teacher
+Aline York Thank you Aline.
Regards,
Bob
Great event Bob, thanks for the time and effort. Tell your daughter she did a great job. One thought, either have her move closer to the microphone or repeat the question before answering; the questions were very hard to hear and understand. Again great job and thanks.
+Lynn Lacey Thank you Lynn,
Good info for the next one.
Regards,
Bob
The buffing of the wheels is something that Beal system suggests.
Thank you Jon.
Regards,
Bob
BLACK = Emery Compound, a course abrasive material for removal of scratches, pits, paint, rust etc.
BROWN = Tripoli compound used for general purpose cut and color on most soft metals.
WHITE = Blizzard compound, used for color and final finish of harder metals, has a cutting action.
RED = Jeweler's Rouge, designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel.
BLUE = A dryer, almost greaseless wheel - designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel.
GREEN = Used exclusively for Stainless Steel.
Thank you Michael.
Regards,
Bob
Have you ever tried using a sanding block when the wheels are new. It works.
Jon
I have not, interesting idea though.
Regards,
Bob
At Harbor Freight You can also get 6" grinder set up for buffing with 2 buffing wheels.
Cost $49.00. It does run at 3650 rpm. It is a Central Machinery 6" Buffer.
+denis daurer Thank you Dennis,
Good information.
Regards,
Bob
denis daurer c
Bob,
I'm thinking that the mandrel may be the "B" mandrel which is available from a few suppliers. It's a heavier mandrel, designed to reduce the risk of bowing the mandrel during use. nice vid.
+John Sanford I know it's stiffer than the standard pen mandrel. It makes sense for a buffing system. Thank you for the info.
Regards,
Bob
I just got the 3 step lathe polishing system and wondered what method you use to store your buffing system. It seems like everything in my shop gets covered with sawdust and I was curious about your storing method. Thanks
Truthfully I just leave them on the lathe.
Regards,
Bob
Commenting as I am watching. I like Bob Smith super thin CA. You can get it on Amazon Prime and it is awesome stuff.
+Tenspeed TheBikeHanger Thank you,
I'm always open to trying new products.
Regards,
Bob
Bob, I missed most of the live video last night but I'm reviewing it today. I have the same Milescraft pen assembly press as you and for a tip from me to you, the thing works much better if you mount it to your bench. I'm right handed and use mine in the opposite direction from you and keep the flip over stops toward me with the press mounted to my assembly table. It looks like you struggle with it because it isn't mounted.
+Danny Moore Yeah, mounting would make a huge difference. I've been rethinking my set up. I don't want to mount it to the counter. Another issue is reaching around the tri-pod, that makes it tougher to use too.
Regards,
Bob
When I was in Basic Training we had to wax the barracks floor and it had to look like a mirror or we had to do it all over again. Can't tell you the name of the wax we used but after it was down we placed a piece of Army (wool) blanket between the buffer and floor. If you ever wore real wool next to your skin you will know wool is slightly abrasive. Not sure how you could attach wool to your buffing system but it might be something to consider.
Interesting John,
These are flannel wheels, I’ll bet someone sells wool.
Regards,
Bob
About the Beal system, all three wheels are identify and works great, no regret at all, sometime I can use the Carnauba or the Microcrytaline.
+thrinfo I wish I had the Beal System. My turning buddy had it and it's amazing.
Regards,
Bob
Blue one is "All-purpose compound" for all types of metal. You can use on plastics but not perfect choose for plastics. Try this 1st: bown component 3000rmp 2nd: white component 3000rmp finish polishing.
Thank you Serkan,
I’ve been wanting to try other compounds.
Regards,
Bob
Missed the live event too but watched the whole thing! You should go live once a week. Just a quick half hour! ;)
+Mike Fas I'd love to do that, not sure I could keep it to half an hour though. I get to many great questions. I'm planning another Live event soon.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner the more you do it, the less questions to sort through. ;) it's also difficult for some of us to tune in randomly rather than knowing there is a little informal schedule. You should have 100k subs by now Bob! Keep at it!
+Mike Fas I need to work towards something like that. My schedule with the kids is a little topsie turvy so it's difficult to lock down a regular weekly time. Thank you for the vote of confidence on the subs. They come slow but fewer subs allows me to take a more personal hands on approach.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Someday you will be an empty nester. We'll be expecting a lot more of your great videos then. Rick
Aw man, I missed the live event! I was out in the garage turning pens... :-) Thanks for syndicating it though, I was thinking about getting that buffing system.
+Tenspeed TheBikeHanger I'm a huge fan, it's quick and easy.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner where do u get the polish
+Backwoods Guy inuse PlastX and any auto parts store will have it. It's for cleaning the haze off headlights.
Regards,
Bob
Hey Bob! I don't think I was able to catch an answer I hope you don't mind...i have a buffing system as well however my blue rouge is on the cotton vice the flannel. Do you think that is am issue? Thank you and I truly enjoy your videos!
+Dalan Frost Hello Dalan,
I believe it might be. The flannel wheel is stiffer for working the rouge into the thing your polishing. The cotton wheel is softer for buffing off the dust and polishing it to a shine.
Regards,
Bob
Sorry I missed the live stream, would have loved to watch and listen in. The wife and I were at the rifle range, scary how well the wife can shoot a rifle. Our hunting trip to Idaho is only eight weeks away.
+Tarry Frey That's awesome, enjoy the time and the shared interest with your wife.
Regards,
Bob
Oh darn i just missed this video live broadcasting with about 4 years.Very interesting video and i learned a lot here. I also just ordered the Buffing System from my local pusher of Woodturner equipment.
Difficult to know what wax that is the best, reconmandation for me ?
My local dealer has a lot of Chestnut products.
Learned how to use the Ca glue here and has to try that later today on some Olive Wood i bought last week, i think CA glue as finishing coat on bird's eye birch will be nice.
Going back in time today, ig looked at this video first ( MOVPTG 2021 VLOG) Wish they had Pen show like that here to. :) Love the car you driving btw. Had a 67 many years ago to.
Regards
Hans Olav
Thank you Hans,
Got any photos of your old 67?
I love the classics cars.
I have the buffing system as well. I paid considerably more than $50 being in Australia. I came to the same conclusion as you that there is so little difference between that buffing system and using polish. In fact I find it quicker using a plastic automotive polish and then a kanuba wax over the top. I just don't feel the buffering system is any better or quicker.
+Peter Minella It seems quicker and better but that side by side test was an eye opener for me.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions last night
You were very helpful and entertaining my question about scroll saw was what's the best blades for cutting patterns in pen blanks becouse I ham having trouble doing zigzags
+Nigel France I like the smaller blades like the 2/0 skip or crown tooth. However, there not good for thick boards because the flex to much. I use a #5 on the thicker stuff.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner thank you
Love your videos. Miss that you haven’t done any recently. Be well. 😁
Me too, I have bee way to busy. I need some shop time.
Just so you know you can buy the Jacobs chuck at harbor freight for about $20. For what it's worth.
Thank you William.
Regards,
Bob
Great info as always! I'm a subscriber and get emails when new videos are available like this one after it's posted on UA-cam. How can I know when you are going to do a live event and tune in? A prior comment on repeating the questions or have them louder was a good one.
+mmfenske1 I post the announcement on my Facebook and instagram. Thank you for subscribing.
Regards,
Bob
Somebody I met recently in INDIA claims to be supplying blanks to PSI. I have not verified the truth but it’s a tall claim though
Many of PSI’s blanks are made in India, it says that right on their label.
That person may be legit.
Regards,
Bob
Pens look fabulous
+Kenny Osborne Thank you Kenny.
Regards,
Bob
Question
I seen one of your videos where you had to paint the brass tube. I did it once with a brass tube and the CA glue reacted with. I needed it black but the question would be what paint works well for painted the brass tubes.
I use Testor model car paint and I paint the inside of the blank not the tube.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Great tip, thanks I will try painting the inside of the blank
I have one more question for now.
You talked about custom pens and a person new knew printed labels or pictures and glued them to the brass tubes.
What kinda labels or materials are required for this other then the blanks.
@@quaker19691 I think you will like that method much better.
I stand the blanks on end, after painting, so excess paint will run out. Drill a hole in a scrap of wood larger than the tube diameter and stand the blank over it.
Use a Q-Tip to apply the paint.
Epoxy takes longer to dry but will not react with the paint. Also, C/A will eventually lose bond on acrylic blanks, epoxy will not.
Regards,
Bob
@@quaker19691 My buddy Mike DeLawter at Lost River Pens on YT & FB does all my label casting. I’ve never tried it so I don’t know the materials needed. Mike is a great guy and will be able to tell you what you need.
Regards,
Bob
Hey Bob
Would it be overkill in your opinion to put a one step polish than use the blue Rouge wheel and buffing wheel? Thanks
Not at all,
Everyone has a little different method of doing things and I think adding a blue rouge wheel will yield some amazing results.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Thanks Bob for getting back and your input. Another question. I have a PSI Celtic twist pen kit with no tube. Have you put one of these kits together or you might even have one laying around somewhere? If so would you mind getting a length for me of that 3/8" tube. Would really appreciate it. Thanks
I don’t have that particular kit. Usually PSI has a spec sheet on their website with tube lengths. I think it’s on the instructions PDF.
Regards,
Bob
Why do you turn on the lathe when you bring up your tail stock?,,,love your videos,, thanks for sharing
Bad habit,
Please don’t do as I do on this.
Regards,
Bob
Now cast a black barrel in clear epoxy and make the acrylic polish clear...... I'll wait.....
Hello Kirk,
I gave up casting for Bespoke pens.
Regards,
Bob
Bob instead of paper towel have you ever used the micro-fiber towels for the Plastx Buffing?
+John Field Thank you John,
I've used it before and every time I run out I grab a roll of white from the house.
Regards,
Bob
howdy from Australia like the show
Thank you Karl.
Regards,
Bob
Bob,
If you aren't already aware of this organization, (www.penturners.org ) you should check them out. I recently joined and found a lot of good information in their library. Have been to a couple of the local meetings and attended the last Midwest Gathering they put on, and had a great time.
+Tim McMillin Thank you for the information Tim, I haven't been associated with this groups, I'll check them out.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob what’s the difference between the 2 wheel buffing system and PSI 3 wheel buffing system?
With the extra wheel you can use a second finer abrasive or even a way like Carnuba to make that blank pop even more.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks for that. I'll save my $ and not buy the wheel. I found a pack of cotton flannel gun cleaning patches in the gun safe recently. They work awesome with the Plastix.
Thank you Andy,
Glad I could help.
Regards,
Bob
hi Bob good video
+Jimmie Bingle Sr Thank you Jimmie.
Regards,
Bob
Sorry I missed the live. You always give me great ideas. Its almost impossible to get past that Cardinal sign. Yuck. :)
+Joseph Chase LOL, love the Cards,
Thank you Joseph, I'm really happy that you find my videos useful.
Regards,
Bob
The Blue Rouge is a general purpose Jewelers Rouge. See the link for a chart that shows the different rouges and what they are used for. Not really accurate to compare sandpaper grits to rouges. Hope this helps! www.pjtool.com/jewelers-rouge-chart
+Steve Hasebroock Thank you Steve, it does.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks! I'd love to do CA finish. I have heard that CA finish can crack over time and get an alligator effect, like some paints do. Is that true?
+Gary Lundgren Crafts I have only had that happen if I use Activator. It can also crack if dropped on a hard surface.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks for your channel. I learn much from you. Can I ask . . . while I'd like to use CA glue for a finish, it takes a lot of time when batching up a lot of pens for a crafts show. I've been using this Aussie Oil, which I believe came thru Barry Gross. That seems to give a good hard finish. I'll do about 5 or 6 coats. Any thoughts on that? That works great on small projects like pens, but hard to cover larger things like bottle stoppers before it starts to cure too much.Thanks!
+Gary Lundgren Crafts I've heard good things about the Aussie Oil but I haven't tried it. I believe it's similar to O.B. Shine juice. It should give a long lasting finish from what I've read.
Regards,
Bob
I have had it happen when I applied too many coats (thick finish build) and yes with the activator. CA IS very brittle!
Have you tried turn on centers instead of a mandrel?
+Darryl May I haven't, but I want to.
Regards,
Bob
May I ask u where u get it buffing kit at. I love ur videos great work
Pen State industries.
Regards
Bob
RJBWoodTurner re. Thank you
I got the same kit and buffing rouge at Rockler Woodturning.
What is your opinion on cactus juice and have you worked with it?
+Dirk van Straaten I haven't worked with it but I have turned blanks stabilized with it. It's a life saver on a punky blank.
Regards,
Bob
What is the make of your lathe?
The lathe in that video was my old Harbor Freight.
Since the, I’ve had a Turn Crafter Commander and now I use a Jet Mini Lathe.
What lathe do you recommend?
Purchase the best lathe that you can afford.
im in new zealand and im just starting in pen turning
+douglas cammock That's Awesome! Let me know if I can answer any questions to help you along.
Regards,
Bob
Your pen press is that brand available in stores or do you have to get it from a distributor of that brand. I am just starting to turn and right now I am using quick clap to press my pens together and i would like to get a pen press.
Hello Paul,
It’s a Milescraft and many companies sell them. I’ve even seen them on Amazon.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner ok I will look on amazon and see if I can find one in the future.
Do you use water or Denature alcohol with the micro after your last coat of CA
Hello Paul,
I use Denatured alcohol to wipe a blank down before applying a finish.
I use water for sanding with the Micro Mesh pads.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner ok thank you that helps. I am just starting to turn.
I have the Pen Pal Pen making lathe wil THAt Polishing Madrel worj\k on my lathe?
+Aline York The Pen Pal is a nice system.
Regards,
Bob
Cant find an MT1
Call the Penn State’s 800 number and ask about a #1MT.
I don’t know if they make it in #1.
Regards,
Bob
How do you know #1 and # 2 mandrel
+Harry Tucker This link will explain it better than I can.
216.92.36.57/tech_tips/morse_taper_sizes.htm
Regards,
Bob
I'm retired and on fixed income, can a person make money @ turning and selling pen's? Thx
You can, there are many people selling at shows and on Etsy. It’s is hard work.
Regards,
Bob
Bob, I appreciate your reply. Don't mind hard work, if it was easy it wouldn't be worth doin'.
Regards,
Steven
Do you ever use carbide tools
+Jack Callaway I have them but I always gravitate back to the tools I learned on. That work great!
Regards,
Bob
MO MO
Sam where did you get the bigger mandrel at?
I got the answer at the end of the video, thanks. I thought it was home made
+lionel wainford Thank you for watching Sam.
Regards,
Bob
I got a chuckle out of that Bob, sorry! you and Sam don't even look alike.
+lionel wainford LOL, no problem, I've been called worse. Sam may be offended though, he's a much better turner than I am.
Regards,
Bob