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Polygem Sedona...

bluntchisel

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Hi, Guys,

I turned a stick of Polygem and made a chrome Sedona rollerball. It looks kinda nice, and has taken a decent polish.

To you newbies: One thing about the Polygem, though. ALWAYS WEAR A MASK!!! This stuff turns easily enough but what comes off is a fine dust, very similar to talcum powder! The work area, your tools, and YOU will become covered in it. Bloody stuff gets everywhere! GET THAT MASK BACK ON, YOU CRETIN!

Bob.

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Woody

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Very nice Bob that stuff sure makes a wonderful pen another warning with it is dermatitis which I now have after turning a lot of it and soapstone I would recommend gloves or wash your hands immediately after turning it
 

Jim

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That sure is a cracking blank Bob, the barrel end looks very much like some bad weather is coming over, love it Bob .. :thumbs:

Good tips also Guys .. :bwink:
 

Penpal

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Has a marble like appearance rather other worldly trust the people from Crete appreciate your warning.

The contrast in the pens you are turning gives you many choices Bob like it a lot.

Peter.:thumbs:
 

Doug

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Lovely pen Bob, I'm a big fan of Polygem & that's no exception though you are right, the dust gets everywhere :thumbs::thumbs:
 

paulm

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Great pen Bob, and it comes with a health warning. lovely job.
 
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