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Pen Kit
Finishing Supplies & Tools
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Renaissance Wax
TM
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We
now carry the best wax that can be used on your turned wood
projects. Renaissance Wax has
a crystalline structure much finer than totally natural waxes, a
property that confers a highly efficient moisture resistance.
When thinly applied and rubbed out to full luster, the wax film is
and remains glass clear with no discoloration to either the wax or
the underlying surface. Renaissance Wax
is free from acids (pH neutral) and will not damage even sensitive
materials. No matter how often the wax is used there is no loss
of clarity so that fine surface detail is never obscured. |
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We
offer three different size containers: 1/2 ounce is $4.50, 2.25
ounce (65ML) is $15.00 and the 7oz (200ML) is $25.00. The
1/2 ounce size contains enough wax for 100 or more
pens. To use: Using a soft clean cloth pad, simply apply a thin
coat to the entire pen (metal & all), wait 15 seconds and then
wipe off using a soft clean cloth. Detailed instruction are
included with each type container. You
do NOT need to power buff this wax - simply wipe on and wipe off!
Renaissance Wax can also be used on other turned wood
projects, knives, tools and a host of other things. This stuff is
great!!! I am so confident that you will like this product that
if you're not satisfied please return it and I will refund your
money (less shipping).
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T.S.W.
TM
Trade Secret for Wood
Back in stock!
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Instructions for using
Trade Secret for Wood |
1. Wait until your finish
of choice has cured.
2. Apply a small amount of TSW using a clean
cloth.
3. Wait 45 to 60 seconds or until it starts to
haze. Do NOT let it dry on your work!
4. Satin finish: Hand buff using a clean
cloth.
5. Semi- or high-gloss: Power buff using a
clean (preferably new) buffing wheel or a
wheel
dedicated for clean buffing.
6. May be re-applied after one to two hours. |
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| A special blend of pure high grade
waxes, polymers and UV inhibitors that produce a deep,
lustrous finish. A satin finish can be achieved by
hand polishing while a high gloss can begotten by power
buffing. Multiple coats can be applied.
Comes packaged in a 1 ounce jar and contains enough
material to wax 150 or more pens. $17.98 per 1 ounce
container. Instructions included. |
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Micro-Mesh
TM
Micro-Mesh is a unique cushioned
abrasive that will produce a very fine and uniform scratch
pattern. The 12,000 grit will leave a scratch pattern that cannot
be seen by the human eye. Micro-Mesh abrasives can polish to a
highly reflective state or to a matte or satin finish depending
where you stop while using the different grits. MM is THE
choice of abrasive for sanding and polishing stabilized wood after
your paper sanding.
We carry individual sheets (3" x 6") ranging in grit from 1500
through 12000 that sell for $1.99 per sheet. We also have a
package of seven different grits ranging from 2400 through 12000
that is priced at $12.99. Micro-Mesh can be used wet or dry and
it can be washed and reused. |
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Micro-Mesh
Cushioned Abrasive |
ANSI or CAMI
USA
Grades |
FEPA or
European Grades |
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400 |
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P800 |
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500 |
P1000 |
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P1200 |
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600 |
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800 |
P1500 |
| 2400 |
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P2000 |
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1000 |
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P2500 |
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1200 |
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| 3600 |
1350 |
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| 4000 |
1500 |
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| 6000 |
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| 8000 |
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| 12000 |
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To Order Micro-Mesh 7 sheet set at $12.99
Click Here
To Order Micro-Mesh Single Sheets Click On Desired
Grit Size
Micro-GlossTM
Liquid Abrasive
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Made by the same
company that manufactures Micro-Mesh,
Micro-Gloss
is formulated to remove, not hide, superficial
scratches and light surface damage.
A general purpose water-based liquid that uses a 1
micron abrasive crystal. An excellent compound for
use on acrylics! Comes in an 8oz bottle
with dispenser. $8.95.
Click Here to order.
Special note: This compound is meant to be
used with a buffing wheel. We strongly
recommend that you have one dedicated buffing wheel
for Micro-Gloss. You do not
want any other buffing compound to come in contact
with the wheel used for Micro-Gloss.
When not using the dedicated Micro-Gloss
buffing wheel store in a plastic zip-lock bag to
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Extra-Fine Sandpaper
| We now carry finer grits of sandpaper
than what you might be able to find locally. Our
sandpaper is manufactured in Germany, is the stearate
aluminum oxide variety and is very high quality. It is
a light gray in color and it will not stain lighter colored
wood (as the automotive wet/dry black papers can). We
have three different grits as shown below: |
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ABRALON
Churchill and Sedona pens made with 30,000 year old blue
mastodon tusk and finished using Abralon
pads
(I have been assured that no mastodons were killed to make these
pens)
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Obtain a scratch free remarkable shine on
all stabilized woods in "One Minute", using
the new foam backed ABRALON
sanding pads. Kit contains instructions for use and four
sanding pads ranging from 500 to 4,000 grit.
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The "One Minute" Finishing Kit using ABRALON Sanding Pads
"Sta burl ized"
Wood Finishing Guideline Steps - Sand your Stabilized
material as you normally would to 180 or 220 grit. Using
the 500 grit ABRALON
sanding pad with your lathe speed set at approximately 1000
RPM, start sanding going back and forth over the entire pen blank
with slight pressure for approximately 10-15 seconds. Wipe off
the pen blank with a clean rag to remove any residual dust that
might be left on your pen blank and then proceed to the 1000 grit
ABRALON pad for another 10-15 seconds;
wipe off blank and then proceed using the 2000 and 4000
ABRALON
sanding pads as you have just accomplished. When
sanding is completed, use the finish of your choice.
Exotic & Domestic Wood Finishing
Guideline Steps - Sand your wooden material as you
normally would to 180 or 220 grit. Start by using the 500 grit
ABRALON
sanding pad with your lathe speed set at approximately 1000 RPM and
with slight pressure sand your material until entire area has been
sanded. Wipe off the material with a clean rag to remove any
residual dust that might be left on the material and then proceed to
the 1000 grit ABRALON pad; wipe off material and
then proceed using the 2000 and 4000
ABRALON
sanding pads as you have just accomplished. When
sanding is completed, use the finish of your choice.
Helpful Hints:
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After each grit sanding pad, make certain to
wipe away any sanding debris with a soft cloth prior to
continuing on with the next step to avoid contamination
scratches.
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Light pressure should be used to
control the sanding pad. Do not push hard with the pad – it
might put scratches into your work. A light
touch is needed.
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Remove the sanding pad from the surface of the
material prior to turning the lathe off.
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To increase the life of your pads, flick them
with your finger or use compressed air and remove the dust from
the pads. You can even soak them in water to remove
any debris.
Trouble
Shooting:
Swirl Marks or Scratches In The Finish:
Do not skip steps. Spend approximately the same amount of time using
each sanding pad. Be sure too completely remove the sanding residue
after each sanding pad before moving onto the next step. If
you do not remove the residue, it may cause some of your scratches!
Lathe speed should be approximately 1000 - 1500 rpm. Do not use on
extreme high speeds.
*Please Note: Not everyone's idea of a particular finish is the
same. Fewer or more steps may be required in order to achieve the
look you desire. It is a good idea to check the finish between each
sanding pad until you satisfied with your finish. Kit price:
$12.95
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Tenon
Cutting Tool
| A lot of pen turners, for one reason or
another, just hate cutting a tenon that is required for the
installation of a centerband on some pen kits.
Arizona Silhouette Inc. to the rescue! Here is a
handy little tool that makes cutting a tenon a breeze!
I demonstrate how easy it is to use in my video. I
also have used a tool like this to cut a groove in pen
blanks as well into bowls (see below) to add a band of
crushed stone as an embellishment. The cutting portion of
the tool is made from 1/8" x 1/8" High Speed Steel (HSS), the ferrule is
solid brass and the handle is turned from Delrin. You
will find multiple uses for this tool and it will quickly
become one of your favorites. |
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This type of tool was used with pens 2, 4 and 5
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| Buckeye burl natural edge bowl with
chrysocolla stone inlay |
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Cost is $15.95. To order the Tenon
Cutting Tool
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7mm Disassembly Tool
| This tool will allow you to completely
disassemble a 7mm slimline kit as well as any kit using the
standard 7mm tubes (European, Streamline 7mm, etc.).
Very easy to use and comes complete with instructions.
A 'must have' in your pen tool inventory. |
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$14.95
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Cigar
Pen
Disassembly Tool
| This tool will allow you to
completely disassemble a cigar pen kit . Very easy to use
and comes complete with instructions. A 'must
have' in your pen tool inventory. |
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$13.50
To Order
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The Baron
Pen
Disassembly Tool
| This tool will allow you to
completely disassemble a Baron rollerball or
fountain pen kit . Very easy to use and
comes complete with instructions. All parts
made of stainless steel. |
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$15.95
To Order
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Chamfering Tool
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This handy little tool
removes the hard 90 degree edge found inside the pen tubes and is
used prior to assembly. Once you are at the point of assembly you
take the pointed end of this tool, insert it into each end of each
pen tube and twist - the cutting edges will bevel the edges of the
tubes. The beveled edge aids in assembly and guides the tip,
transmission, end caps as well as the upper barrel onto the lower
barrel (transmission) without having to worry about galling or
shaving the plating from the parts. I demonstrate how simple this
tool is to use in my video. |
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The outside of the pen tubes
can also be chamfered. In the event you experience a 'blown'
blank the tube can be salvaged by trimming off the remaining wood
and glue. In most cases a small ridge if brass will be found on
each end of the tube which is a result of the cutting action
caused by your pen mill. Insert the tube into the three-legged
end of the chamfering tool, twist and the ridge is gone. |
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This tool is made of hardened steel and it will last you a
lifetime. I personally have one of these tools and it has
chamfered well over 10,000 pieces of rifle and pistol brass
cases over the past thirty years. Once you try it I know
that it will become an absolute necessity in your pen tool
inventory. The chamfering toll sells for $14.49. Click Here to order.
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Tube Insertion Tool for Large Pen Kits
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Ever used a regular size pen tube
insertion tool on the cigar, El Grande, El Presidente or
larger pens? In most cases the end of the normal
insertion tool will push out the plug on the other end of
the tube used to keep glue out. This tool was designed
for the larger kits so that the plugs won't be pushed out.
It even works on the little short tube of the El Toro
fountain pen!
Constructed from Type 303 stainless steel this instrument
will last a lifetime. A 1/4"-20 thread shaft is
provided so that you can create and install your own handle.
The cost of this handy tool is $9.95.
To Order
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We also offer the insertion tool
complete with a Delrin handle at $14.95
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Universal
Tube Insertion Tool for Pen Kits
Berea Cap Gauge
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This gauge helps you to accurately make the
wood the proper length for the caps on many of the Berea Hardwoods
pen kits. Easy to use, accurate and inexpensive. Made from
polished stainless steel for durability. Cost is $6.00 each and
the gauge can be used for the following kits:
Flat Top American Pens & Pencils
Round Top European Pens and Pencils
Flat Top Screw Cap Rollerball and Fountain Pens
Round Top Screw Cap Rollerball and Fountain Pens
Perfect Fit Convertible Pen |
Arbors And Buffing
Compounds
Buffing
Arbor
6" Muslin Buffing Wheel shown with the #2MT Arbor
Assembly
6" Muslin Wheel $8.50
8" Muslin Wheel $9.99
#2MT
Arbor with 1/2" threaded shaft $15.99
Made in the USA!
The shaft is made from one solid piece of steel; 1/2-13
thread
#1MT Arbor with 1/2" threaded shaft $15.99
Buffing wheels sold separately.
Arbor assembly
installed in a lathe.
The tailstock (with live center) should be moved up to support the
buffing assembly.
Arbor assembly utilizing the #2MT to #2MT
Extension.
The extension allows for more room between the headstock and tailstock.
The tailstock
(with live center) should be moved up to support the buffing assembly.
This extension also works great when
truing up the foot of pre-turned bowls!
#2MT to #2MT Extension $13.99
#1MT (male) to #2MT (female) Extension $13.99
Allows the #2MT buffing arbor to be used in a
lathe having a #1MT
Buffing Compounds
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Polishing
stabilized stabilized pen blanks to a high gloss, even after the
use of extremely fine abrasives, is possible by first using
Tripoli and then using the White Diamond buffing compounds.
These compounds contain extremely fine abrasive that are
designed to remove any light scratches produced by paper and/or
cloth abrasives. The Tripoli bar is priced at $3.50 and the
White Diamond is priced at $3.50. Each bar will polish thousand's of
pens as very little of this material is needed on your buffing
wheels.
You will need two
separate buffing wheels for the process to work successfully as
you do not want to use the same wheel for both compounds. |
To Order Tripoli Buffing Compound
Click HereTo Order White Diamond Buffing
Compound
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If you sand out to
12,000 Micro-Mesh you will only need the White Diamond compound.
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