more pepper mill questions

[emtmike]

So what do you use for a finish on things like pepper mills?

 

[Dario]

I am planning on making some soon and will most likely use lacquer.

Note: I haven't made any yet []

 

[leatherjunkie]

Originally posted by emtmike
<br />So what do you use for a finish on things like pepper mills?

I used shellawax from csusa on my peppermills.
dont put finish on the inside.
my first peppermill i used deft lacquer because thats what the instructor brought with him to the class.
He uses deft lacquer on every food item he turns.

 

[ed4copies]

Spray Lacquer, several coats. They have really started to look nice since I have begun using this method (about a year).

 

[emtmike]

so you take it off the lathe and just jeep spraying coats on it. Do you sand between or at the end?

 

[ed4copies]

Mike,

My "mounting method" is very simple now that I use my scroll chuck extensively. So, I can take them off the lathe, upstairs where the humidity and heat are reasonable, and remount to sand (600 grit) each coat and respray.

Yes, this is a long process. But, if this is going to be used in the kitchen, it is NOT going to be "Waterless" throughout its life. While this method carries no iron-clad guarantees, it should be pretty durable! (FWIW)

 

[emtmike]

point me towards the stuff you use

 

[ilikewood]

I have used both epoxy and lacquer. Lacquer is a ton easier.

 

[TellicoTurning]

Mike,
I'm probably not the guy to answer this... I use a variety of finishes.. depending on what I read about the night before on the forum, or what the wood is....
Like Ed, I use the scroll chuck as soon as I can get the wood set up for it... I generally do only the crush grind style since they are a little more forgiving.. I turn and shape the mill as one piece... finish the outside.

I use a number of finishes... crystal cote from HUT, I've done a CA/Blo finish and BLO followed by a paste furniture wax. I don't try for a high gloss on my pepper mills, just a good durable finish. No finish inside.

I do all of my work in the shop.. if its too cold, I just don't go out there.

 

[thetalbott4]

Lately I've been using 4-5 coats of Danish or Tung oil with a fine steel wool rubdown in between. I let each coat cure overnight, but thats mostly cuz I only get a short time in the shop each night. Looks great and gives a nice natural satin finish.

 

[bjackman]

several coats of deft laquer sometimes followed by a coat or two of deft spray laquer if I want a little extra shine.

 

[Awoodfan]

I make a lot of peppermills a year, and have for several years if that means anything. Depending on the wood I generally use several coats of sanding sealer ( 1/4th lacquer thinner 3/4ths Deft semi gloss ) then buff with pure Carnuba wax and have never had one come back yet.

Ron
www.woodfan.com


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[TellicoTurning]

Ron,
Where do you get the pure Carnuba wax.. can you get at Woodcraft store?

 

[RPM]

I started using this many years back on my "flat work". I buy it locally, but as seen below, CSUSA also carries it.

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=308-1000

I've been using it on peppemills for about a year now with very good results. Depending on the wood I start with BLO and let it cure for several days and then follow up with 6-8 coats of this stuff with about 2 hours between coats. Its really easy to apply, I use a paper napkin and wipe excess off with an old tee shirt or other cotton rag. No runs, no drips, no errors.

Richard

 

[TellicoTurning]

Ron,
I've been following Fanger's thread on the plexi finish... how do you think this finish might work on pepper mills...