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   GEide | Dec 22, 2008 10:31pm | #1

   Hi mjfister,

   I'll see if I can get a response from a turner to help you.

   In the meantime, did you see this article on signing your work? http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/fwnpdf/011193080.pdf 

   The article mentions someone who uses a sharpie, but doesn't note whether it's used before or after finishing. For sure, Matt Berger of FineWoodworking.com uses a stamp pad, and that he does before he applies a finish.

   Thanks, Gina

   FineWoodworking.com

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   mjfister | Dec 23, 2008 12:59am | #2

   Hi and yes I had seen that and have researched around the web. Any other pointers much appreciated and really enjoy what you are doing with the site!Best,
   Mike

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   user-1119429039 | Dec 23, 2008 05:51pm | #3

   I've used a fine-point Sharpie to sign my work, and I've written over the finish with no problem. The finish in question is typically shellac. I'm pretty sure the Sharpie would also write over clear lacquer. However, if you use wax or an oil finish, you'd probably better sign the work first, then apply the finish. There's also no harm in experimenting: Take a piece of scrap, sand it smooth as you would on the lathe, then apply different finishes and try writing over them with the Sharpie. That should tell you for sure what works and what doesn't.

   Hope this helps.

   David Heim
   Associate Editor
   Fine Woodworking magazine.