Panache Burl
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egnald
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Great Kit to show off such a nice piece of wood. - Dave
jttheclockman
Member
There always just something about that kit that just makes it one of my favorites. Yes it is not a pocket pen but they do not have to be. A great looking desk pen for sure. well done. thanks for showing.
sorcerertd
Member
I really like the contrast on that and the finish came out nicely, too. I just haven't gotten the hang of getting a good finish from carnauba wax yet.
qquake
Member
I just put the carnuba wax on over the Mylands. I treat the carnuba as a friction finish.
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Did you polish the blank directly with the carnauba? Looks almost like a Pens Plus finish there! I do think that a standard friction polish finish can be made durable if you coat it with wax. I've never seen carnauba shine like that, but also never tried polishing directly with the wax block.
BTW, beautiful pen!! I've never made one of these kits, but this really came out excellent. Love the black/light burl contrast. Excellent combination.
qquake
Member
I put on the Mylands friction finish, then the carnuba wax over that. If I use Pens Plus, I don't usually put carnuba on it, since the Pens Plus has wax in it.
I mean, did you polish the blank with the carnauba wax block directly, rather than with a buffing wheel? With a buffing wheel, I've never been able to get carnauba to shine like that.
qquake
Member
I don't use a buffing wheel. I polish on the lathe with Viva paper towels.
