Corporate ballpoint - Chrome & Zerbawood
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@wmillman
Nice work on P.E.I. . ! ! !
That Zebrawood is almost as nice as BOW ! !
The Corporate ballpoint is a lot like the Executive (which costs a tiny bit more).
Is the Corporate a double twist ?
How long does it take to do the 5 coats of Shellawax ? . . . including the wait time between coats .
Nice work on P.E.I. . ! ! !
That Zebrawood is almost as nice as BOW ! !
The Corporate ballpoint is a lot like the Executive (which costs a tiny bit more).
Is the Corporate a double twist ?
How long does it take to do the 5 coats of Shellawax ? . . . including the wait time between coats .
wmillman
Member
Thanks
Not much difference really, same tube size and bushings I think, and it has a little different clip, not sure on the twist if it's the same, the Executive has more plating options.
No it's just single.
You can put them on one right after each other, no more than 15min I don't think, after I apply a coat I turn the lathe up to about 1500 RPM and really burnish that coat in, let it spin for another min to let it cool a bit then turn lathe speed down to 350 and repeat.
howsitwork
Member
Wendell
Nice work looks good . How's it feel in the hand though to use ?
Nice work looks good . How's it feel in the hand though to use ?
wmillman
Member
Feels good, to be truthful it's not the type of pen I would use as a daily pen, I am more of a Slimline / Streamline type of guy, I am guessing that's because it's more like the type of pen I have used most of my life. Shellawax is just another friction polish and as with most friction polishes out there you need friction / heat to make go into the wood. It's the one I started with and have had good success with and I don't have any reason to change at this point I found out I can't use CA when I did my first unstabilized Black Palm when I was soaking it to help turn. This is basically odorless and it seems to be doing the job at least for now.
howsitwork
Member
Thanks for the update. I too and struggling with CA but like Melamine lacquer which flows on well and gives a hard finish. I ve used danish oi" on Lignum Vitae as it seals it well and stops the smell from it ! As well as giving a nice tactile finish
wmillman
Member
Thanks for the kind words, so do you use a buffer after applying the Microcrystalline Wax ? or you just buff with paper towel on the lathe? I was thinking of trying the Microcrystalline Wax but it's not exactly cheep here in Canada, neither is the Shellawax and I notice that one of our Canadian pen suppliers has increased the price of the Shellawax 250ml bottle by $8.00 which is quite an increase.
I use it very sparingly I apply a small amount with my finger then buff with a cotton cloth on the Lathe. I have been using it for months and and the pot still seems full.
It's only too seal the Friction Polish it protects it from moisture and acidity.
And retains a high gloss.
I also apply 2 coats of friction polish with the Lathe off just rub along the blank till it shines then 2 coats with the Lathe running followed by Wax.
Hope this helps.
It's only too seal the Friction Polish it protects it from moisture and acidity.
And retains a high gloss.
I also apply 2 coats of friction polish with the Lathe off just rub along the blank till it shines then 2 coats with the Lathe running followed by Wax.
Hope this helps.
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