September 27, 201213 yr comment_23342 After an extended illness and other life issues that followed keeping me away from the fun stuff, I'm back to work in the shop. This is a black and gold titanium Sierra (of some sort) with a Purpleheart barrel. The finish is my latest favorite... Tru Oil gunstock finish. It takes a long time to build up the finish, but I really like the end result. It's a durable finish without the plastic like feel you get from CA. Report
September 27, 201213 yr comment_23346 Beautiful pen. Of course I love Purpleheart pens anyway.So tell me more about the Tru Oil finish. I have been a BLO/CA finisher for a while. I am interested in knowing about this finish. I love the look it gives on this pen.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com Report
September 27, 201213 yr Author comment_23345 As far as the specifics of the product, it's easier for me to post a link...Tru OilNow when used for gunstocks and such you can lay this finish on rather quickly and be done with whatever you're working on in a day or 2, BUT, I build up many very thin layers (maybe 25 or 30 on this particular pen) over a couple of weeks. I can usually get 2 coats (+/- a coat) a day depending on humidity. I just keep adding layers, lightly buffing with 0000 steel wool in between coats, until all the grain is filled then add 5 or 6 more layers. After the final coat has dried a day or 2 I sand it down smooth with 800 grit sandpaper and buff with white diamond. And that's pretty much it. Report
September 27, 201213 yr comment_23344 Tru Oil Was my main oil for many years on gun stocks. I would even rub the metal down with it and NEVER had a rust problem. I may try the tru oil on pens but at the moment i am still just using CA and EEE Ultra shine between CA coats if it's a bit rough. Great looking pen Donnie and glad to see you back!Charles NichollsSite Hostnicholls61@att.netProud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRAhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks Report
September 27, 201213 yr comment_23343 I guess I wasn't paying attention and thinking gun stock. But it gives a very nice finish to the pen. I'll have to give it a try.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com Report
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