Here are pix of the first pens I've turned since starting this journey during Christmas week of 2018.
I finished all except one Olivewood Designer NT and the brown Gatsby Grande (Sierra ?) using 150 -> 600 grit sandpaper on lathe, followed with either EEE Ultra Shine, then Shellawax liquid, with reasonably good results. Where I did not use wax, sanded, then used 5 coats of thin CA, followed by 3 coats of medium, then micromesh, and one step plastic polish.
I received my Beall Buffing system from Peachtree Woodworking today, and hope to be able to improve my finishing work this week.
The pictures were taken with my iPhone 7+, flash on for all...
I'd really be grate ful for any feedback that you wish to provide !
Also, I plan to complete an Art Deco and Faith, Love, Hope kit this week, and would certainly appreciate any tips and tricks for those kits.
I'm really enjoying this thus far, and hope to be able to (short term) sell some of my better work to at least cover the costs of my equipment and supplies.
