jaeger
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This is the finish that I use for wood, discussed in another thread. A couple of notes. I have BLO in an applicator bottle with a nozzle similar to the nozzles on the CA bottles.
I use rubbing alcohol, Hut Crystal Coat Liquid Friction Polish, EEE Ultra Shine Paste, Medium CA and BLO.
I use paper towel strips for use with the rubbing alcohol only.
Applicator
I use 3" X 6" strips of old white cotton T-Shirts folded twice length wise. This is my 4 ply applicator for polishes and finishes. Note that gloves are suggested while applying CA as well as all other safety measures and precautions.
Here is my technique for a piece that does not have inclusions or open grains to fill in. I will start with a piece that is ready for finish sanding.
I sand with 400 grit while the lathe is running. I shut off the lathe and sand length wise until all scratches are removed. At this point I use a piece of paper towel with rubbing alcohol and clean the piece, rubbing out towards the bushings. Every time that I touch the piece, I am using a clean section of towel.
Next, I switch to the t shirt material for all further applications. I shake the bottle of Hut Crystal Liquid and apply several drops to the cloth and rub lightly on the wood until thoroughly covered. Now I use quite a bit of pressure and polish. I usually polish twice this way and then use a clean piece to remove excess.
Next I take the EEE Ultra paste and cover the piece lightly and proceed to again add quite a bit of pressure to shine. Again I use a clean section to remove excess. Next, I go back to the Hut Crystal Liquid and repeat the first procedure until I have a nice shine. One last time and most important at this step, I use a clean section to firmly remove any excess polish.
The piece should be very shiney and free of scratches at this point.
I am now ready to apply my CA finish. I always start with a fresh applicator at this point. I can usually get all applications on one strip by starting at the top.
*See Applicator
I apply one drop of BLO and apply with the lathe running at about 2800 rpm. I now use one drop of BLO and one drop of Medium CA and apply evenly over the wood. I apply firmly and keep moving applicator back and forth very fast. By applying firmly and moving fast, the finish heats up and dries fairly fast. I then rub with a clean section of applicator. I repeat this step until I have six layers of finish. One last time I use a clean area of the applicator to shine the wood.
Last I take a clean section and apply just a little bit of the Hut Crystal Liquid. I pat it down so that the amount is flat and thin. I now polish with this one last time to bring out the shine. I apply a fair amount of pressure, although not as firm as when applying the CA.
That is it. I skip the Ren wax because I think it dulls this finish.
Here is a link of a video created by another member here. I think this video is top notch so I included it with this thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orcgOf4siqc
I use rubbing alcohol, Hut Crystal Coat Liquid Friction Polish, EEE Ultra Shine Paste, Medium CA and BLO.
I use paper towel strips for use with the rubbing alcohol only.
Applicator
I use 3" X 6" strips of old white cotton T-Shirts folded twice length wise. This is my 4 ply applicator for polishes and finishes. Note that gloves are suggested while applying CA as well as all other safety measures and precautions.
Here is my technique for a piece that does not have inclusions or open grains to fill in. I will start with a piece that is ready for finish sanding.
I sand with 400 grit while the lathe is running. I shut off the lathe and sand length wise until all scratches are removed. At this point I use a piece of paper towel with rubbing alcohol and clean the piece, rubbing out towards the bushings. Every time that I touch the piece, I am using a clean section of towel.
Next, I switch to the t shirt material for all further applications. I shake the bottle of Hut Crystal Liquid and apply several drops to the cloth and rub lightly on the wood until thoroughly covered. Now I use quite a bit of pressure and polish. I usually polish twice this way and then use a clean piece to remove excess.
Next I take the EEE Ultra paste and cover the piece lightly and proceed to again add quite a bit of pressure to shine. Again I use a clean section to remove excess. Next, I go back to the Hut Crystal Liquid and repeat the first procedure until I have a nice shine. One last time and most important at this step, I use a clean section to firmly remove any excess polish.
The piece should be very shiney and free of scratches at this point.
I am now ready to apply my CA finish. I always start with a fresh applicator at this point. I can usually get all applications on one strip by starting at the top.
*See Applicator
I apply one drop of BLO and apply with the lathe running at about 2800 rpm. I now use one drop of BLO and one drop of Medium CA and apply evenly over the wood. I apply firmly and keep moving applicator back and forth very fast. By applying firmly and moving fast, the finish heats up and dries fairly fast. I then rub with a clean section of applicator. I repeat this step until I have six layers of finish. One last time I use a clean area of the applicator to shine the wood.
Last I take a clean section and apply just a little bit of the Hut Crystal Liquid. I pat it down so that the amount is flat and thin. I now polish with this one last time to bring out the shine. I apply a fair amount of pressure, although not as firm as when applying the CA.
That is it. I skip the Ren wax because I think it dulls this finish.
Here is a link of a video created by another member here. I think this video is top notch so I included it with this thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orcgOf4siqc
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