Pen Finish

[David Christopher]

There are a number of methods for the CA finish. Check out youtube and the IAP library for several tutorials.

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[David Drickhamer]

Shellawax is a friction finish that can be used by itself or with other finishes. Friction finishes are easy to apply and look good but don't last long. I use CA, about 10 coats, level off with 500 grit then MM, then plastic polish.

Some oily woods don't like CA. On those I apply Shellawax or Mylans when a few coats of wipe on poly on top of that.

I'd stay away from Crystal Coat by Hutt. It has a very short shelf life and the finish on a pen doesn't last as long as other finishes.