Basic Wood Pen Turning- Questions and Answers

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[hghesser]

John, Thanks so much for the tutorial on turning slim line pens! Great video. I think i'll go out and order the parts now. Your teaching gave me confidence!

Thanks again!

Harv

[johnrob281]

@hghesser Harv, thanks for the comments. Glad you enjoyed the video. ---John---

[idealisthealer]

I just want to thank you for giving us all you good advise. Plus, also for teaching us how pen turning works. I've seem your videos and I have learn a great deal. Thanks

[johnrob281]

@idealisthealer Thanks for your comments! ---John---

[celledge]

Have you tried rennaissance wax? ive used a few different waxes and would like to find a better one that wont mar, im rather stuck between crystal coat, HUT bars, and renaissance wax, any suggestions?

[johnrob281]

I've had good luck with Crystal Coat, have not tried hte HUT bars or Renaissance wax but have heard good things about them.

All the best,

John

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[branjumba]

How do you do the Hut Cystal coat, is it always like a matte finsh? How do you get it glossy. Also were do you find ink refils?

[idance37]

john do you use the pen kits from wood n whimsies alot, i just recvd an order and noticed that they are a lot cheaper metal than i would get if i paid 30 cents more at the craft store ??