Wax over friction polish?

[shanea_1967]

Made my first pen today (photos to follow, promise).

I finished it with a couple coats of Chesnut friction polish, my question is, should I have waxed it after?

I got a decent finish with the polish and didnt want to risk ruining it

 

[Terry Smart]

Only if you feel you need to!

Some people will put a coat of Carnauba Wax over Friction Polish which works and is quite acceptable, probably not a bad idea for a pen as it will make the shine last a bit longer (carnauba being harder wearing than the Friction Polish when handled a lot).

Back to the paperwork now....

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Shanea,

It's not vital that you wax after FP, it's just another coat of something to protect it. FP has wax in the mix anyway.

The only problem I found with FP on pens is that it's not that hard wearing so doesn't stand up too well to dayly use. I favour Melemine Lacquer but a post on the turning forum will give you some pointers.

Cheers,

Richard