As one that has never turned a pen and now involved in a new world with the "Keebler" family, I am venturing into other materials in addition to wood. A product that is new to me is Acrylic Acetate. Right now, a high priority item on the list of those that collect miniatures.

I purchased several pen blanks and gave it a spin with some of this stuff. Really a different material to turn, doesn't seam to want to leave the turning, just hangs around. Anyway, guess that comes with it. My question is in the finish. When the turning was completed, sanded down to 1500 g, wet. All I did was to attempt to buff it a little with my fingers and It smoothed out and shined like a new Penney. Doe's one apply a finishing product on this material, if so what, or do you leave it just natural?? It looks outstanding to me just the way it finishes naturally.

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks,
Thanks for your time,
Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>