problems

Hi, I have been turning pens for many years now and recently been noticing a problem with hazing on the CA finish. Using Starbond Heavy-thin and Medium, Blue Shop towels and NO accelerator. I leave the the CA finished blanks for 24-48 hours to cure and don’t notice any issues. After Wet...

I am having trouble with casting snake skins. I'm using Alumilite and the casting is clear and turns out good, but for some reason spots on the snake skin are white or foggy looking. I am using CA medium and I was putting the blanks in the casting shortly after. But, later studying I found the...

I have an 8" slow grinder purchased from Woodcraft about 3 years ago. I can honestly say up until 2 years ago, it was rarely used as I was afraid to ruin my tools b/c I didn't know how to use it. Anyway, I went to use it today to sharpen a roughing gouge. It seemed to barely get up to full...