I Can't Believe This Finish Starter Set

I can't Believe This Finish Starter Set

“AMAZING” PSI gives terrific instructions giving written, verbal and even visual instruction to ensure your success with the process. Taken step by step, being patient and deliberate – the application is extremely easy. This process is good for the novice or experienced. I was even able to teach a first time turner apply this finish to their first completed pen. Their expression and satisfaction said it all. Your wood projects dedication deserves nothing less. It is a longer process in terms of applying and finishing but the end results far exceed expectations - My Family, Friends and Customers are amazed… I am totally committed to this finish. It brings life to wood that you never realized was there, along with a protective finish that seems will last for generations. This truly is unbelievable – A MUST TRY!!! You won’t be disappointed!

Couldn't Believe It!

I have created two pens so far with this kit and both times people have asked me to recreate their pen with this finish. It is absolutely worth the money. Only two cons so far. 1. Ends of blanks chipped a little when removing from bushings (I have a feeling the more I do the less this will happen) 2. Drying time for the CA glue. (But I am very impatient.

Using the I can't Believe This Finish Starter Set

This finish kit will provide a stunning finish as advertised but you will need to do some practicing before you attempt to use it on a pen. It requires a fair amount of practice to develop the "touch" when applying the liquid CA finish. Plan on having your applicator cloth glued to the blank at least once if not several times. When applying never, NEVER stop moving the applicator pad until the CA has hardened. Use the drying accelerator as instructed. Don't skimp. It will take some practice to build up the proper thickness as well. Too thin and you will break through the surface layer while sanding to the final finish. Wear rubber surgical gloves when applying the finish and don't skimp on the applicator cloth. Use a thick one. Remember this is super glue and if not careful the applicator pad will bond to your fingers (that's why you should use surgical gloves to apply it). Also have a bottle of super glue de-bonding agent. You will probably need it at some point. Finally, some safety cautions. This is CA super glue! Use it in a WELL ventilated area and wear a GOOD respirator rated for chemical fumes (not a gauze dust mask). Breathing the fumes for any period of time is NOT good for your health. Finally, wear good eye protection (safety goggles). If the lathe somehow gets turned on while applying the finish it can spin off the piece and possibly in your eye. Also the fumes will irritate your eyes as well. Use it safely and practice with it. If you master the technique it will give you really beautiful results as stated in the instructions.

Awesome Finish!

I am new to the art of turning pens and will say that I was very impressed with the finish I received from "I can't believe this finish starter kit". Every person that has seen my pens asked how I got the finish to look so good. This kit really makes a novice look like a pro! Takes a little extra time, but well worth it.

Terrific product.

I'm new to pen turning, and this kit was fantastic in allowing me to come up with a terrific looking, durable pen finish. The result is glossy and hard. I'll probably find other uses as well, such as small bowls and other art projects. I don't know that I'll use it for every pen, as it is a fairly lengthy process, using several coats of CA glue and a lot of sanding, plus it's not particularly pleasant, or safe, to use that much CA. But for occasional high-gloss articles, I doubt it can be beat. Definitely 5 stars. A couple of suggestions for safety. The instructions say to use gloves, and it's a really good idea. I got lazy and stopped using them (and I confess, will probably do so again), and almost glued myself to the pen at one point! Also, it's essential to wear eye protection with that much CA in use, and I'd advise wearing old clothes as well. Cover your lathe bed with newspaper or some other disposable covering, as a fair amount of glue will drip off of your pen. (By the way, the relatively large amount of wasted glue necessary to cover the pen is my only real complaint about this kit.) Also, make sure that you rub the paper towel pad with CA on the pen tube that you do so lightly and rapidly, as if you don't, it's possible for the paper to stick to the pen tube, necessitating a significant amount of scraping or coarse sanding. Do this, though, and you'll come out with some great looking pens!