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My findings on Drechseln und Mehr Pen finish

Woody

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Well today I tried the Drechseln und Mehr Pen finish on the piece of Teak Bill sent me and I must say it is an amazing finish and if I was still making a lot of pens to sell this would probably be my choice of finish it is as tough as old boots I put 3 coats on and the last coat I put on to soon and it ruined the quality of finish so I sanded it of and it took ages to remove so it has to be tough and I think pens finished with it will last a very long time the only down side for me is it does take a lot longer to polish a pen and to me that is the only downfall at least 10 min between coats so I turned and put the first coat on and whilst it was drying I prepared another one
Anyway my finding is if you dont mind it taking longer to finish a pen and a satin finish then this stuff is great and will last a long time well worth a try
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paulm

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Thank you Woody, that is very informative. I've ordered some so will see how it suits me as I'm and impatient person but I like the results there.
 

Jim

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Thanks for that Woody, the time it takes to polish up a pen was a big factor as to why i don't use it all the time .. But it does give a very good finish .. :thumbs:
 

Penpal

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Thinking how long some difficult timbers take to turn worth the wait glad I kept the back to back lathes could try finishing on the other one whilst turning the next.Woody looks good on and your pen is great.:thumbs::thumbs:

Peter.
 
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