New to CA finish.

[Hiramwoodworks]

Hey guys, this is my first post here. I have been creeping around reading different posts here and there.

I have been using Hut friction polish for my pen finish so far and I am not a big fan so far and am looking for a more durable for finish. I just recently bought some micro mesh at my local Woodcraft. I have watched a few videos on YouTube on applying a CA finish.

Here is my possibly odd question. I also have the Rockler 5 grit sanding pack and it goes to 600 grit. The micro mesh starts at 1500 grit. Should I get any grits between 600 and 1500, or just jump to 1500 with the micro mesh?

Thanks in advance for the help!


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[JimB]

You can from from 600 straight to micro mesh. The MM grit scale isn't really the same as the scale used for sandpaper. I know I have seen some charts on here comparing the two but I don't know where it is.

 

[keithbyrd]

Welcome to IAP - need to post some pictures of your pens! We have a rule - no picture - didn't happen!! So looking forward to some pics!
I go from 600 straight to the micromesh and have had no problems with a superfine polish!

 

[JimB]

The chart I mentioned is in the Library. See if this works.


http://content.penturners.org/library/general_reference/abrasive_chart.pdf

 

[Hiramwoodworks]

Welcome to IAP - need to post some pictures of your pens! We have a rule - no picture - didn't happen!! So looking forward to some pics!
I go from 600 straight to the micromesh and have had no problems with a superfine polish!

I will definitely post some pics! I love pen turning so far. I have only turned about 15-20 pens and I think only 6 of them have turned out well enough to show people in person or give to friends. I am just now getting a few commissions from friends and family and that is why I want to go with a CA finish because it is much more durable (although fragile from what I have heard).

I will post updates of my adventures as I document them.


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[rbrazil]

I wet sand with the micromesh and wipe the blank between each grit, after about 3 coats of thin CA and 6 coats of medium. then finish with some plastic polish.

 

[farmer]

CA finish

Hey guys, this is my first post here. I have been creeping around reading different posts here and there.

I have been using Hut friction polish for my pen finish so far and I am not a big fan so far and am looking for a more durable for finish. I just recently bought some micro mesh at my local Woodcraft. I have watched a few videos on YouTube on applying a CA finish.

Here is my possibly odd question. I also have the Rockler 5 grit sanding pack and it goes to 600 grit. The micro mesh starts at 1500 grit. Should I get any grits between 600 and 1500, or just jump to 1500 with the micro mesh?

Thanks in advance for the help!


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Here is the deal

I have a friend who is a well known professional cue maker that lives 25 minutes South of Seattle .
He is the only cuemaker that I know that does a CA finish on pool cues .
This might have allot to do with Washintons high humidity.

I just got off the phone with my friend asking him if he would teach you how to do a CA finish on a pen .

He said he would ....
PM me today if you want his phone number to make this happen .