I'm new to pen turning, having learned how to do it only three weeks ago at a club meeting. After the meeting I bought a few kits at Woodcraft along with a bottle of friction finish. I went home and turned three pens. They turned out great and got lots of compliments from coworkers.
And I’ve used them a lot at work. Unfortunately, during this past week’s heat and humidity and the sweat on my hands, the finish has become sticky. The sticky-ness goes away mostly when I put the pen down for a while, but using it again brings back the yucky texture.
Is there something I did wrong with the finish?
Has anyone else experienced this?
Is there a finish that stands up better to continuous use?
All help is much appreciated.
And I’ve used them a lot at work. Unfortunately, during this past week’s heat and humidity and the sweat on my hands, the finish has become sticky. The sticky-ness goes away mostly when I put the pen down for a while, but using it again brings back the yucky texture.
Is there something I did wrong with the finish?
Has anyone else experienced this?
Is there a finish that stands up better to continuous use?
All help is much appreciated.