CTaylorJr
Well-Known Member
First of all, I got LUCKY today!
My buddy at Wood Craft called me over while I was in the store this afternoon and told me that he found some old pen blanks in the back room of the store and thought I might be interested since the blanks were just over 1" x 1" and 14" long.
He handed me a box full of lignum vitae and told me to pick out 5 sticks if I wanted any of it. well, I make small trimming knives and jumped all over it!
I've never used the stuff before and decided to try it tonight on a 40 year old kitchen knife a friend wants me to rehandle. LOVE the smell of this wood! PITA to work though...
Now, BIG question, how do you folks recommend finishing? Looks to me like it has enough natural oils to fine sand and then buff to a shine. Any other suggestions?
I'm going to try a fine sand and buff later...
Charlie
My buddy at Wood Craft called me over while I was in the store this afternoon and told me that he found some old pen blanks in the back room of the store and thought I might be interested since the blanks were just over 1" x 1" and 14" long.
He handed me a box full of lignum vitae and told me to pick out 5 sticks if I wanted any of it. well, I make small trimming knives and jumped all over it!
I've never used the stuff before and decided to try it tonight on a 40 year old kitchen knife a friend wants me to rehandle. LOVE the smell of this wood! PITA to work though...
Now, BIG question, how do you folks recommend finishing? Looks to me like it has enough natural oils to fine sand and then buff to a shine. Any other suggestions?
I'm going to try a fine sand and buff later...
Charlie