Post #242007 by AlohaStation on Mon, Jul 10, 2006 10:07 AM

I think I made a pen from this?? Too much rum - memory is fuzzy. It was part of a grab bag of pen blanks. The powderty finish you are getting should be no problem when you go to finish it. Turned exotic woods are often finished with oils or waxes - applied with a hi-speed buffer or directly on the lathe. You be able to polish them to a glass-like finish that will remove the powdery look. I would use a Dremel with buffing pads and wax if you are unsure - always test on a scrap piece. Purpleheart, cocbolo, and some others I have tried have had the same issue. Good luck and lets see some pictures when your are done.