Cody Winters
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I have used ca for a little bit but i am sick of it to frustrating. i will come back soon. but for now what should i do? Or i have heard of linseed oil and ca????
instead of ca
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Lucky2
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Cody, not just linseed oil, it has to be boiled linseed oil. I personally don't have any experience with it, but I know of others that use it on just about every pen. I'm sure if you watch a few free videos on You Tube about it, you will get more than enough info and instructions on the subject. Good luck.
Len
Len
Dan Masshardt
Member
I used the blo method early on. Actually, I just started adopting it for finishing bottle stoppers and really like it for that purpose.
There are some good YouTube tutorials.
Basically you apply ca and then use blo as an accelerator by rubbing it into the ca.
The result is a smooth finish that requires very little sanding etc afterwards.
The things to consider us that the finish will not tend to build as quick and will tend toward satin more than gloss.
There are other options. There is a good tutorial on Dr. Wood shop here and wood turners finish is another option as well as friction finishes.
There are some good YouTube tutorials.
Basically you apply ca and then use blo as an accelerator by rubbing it into the ca.
The result is a smooth finish that requires very little sanding etc afterwards.
The things to consider us that the finish will not tend to build as quick and will tend toward satin more than gloss.
There are other options. There is a good tutorial on Dr. Wood shop here and wood turners finish is another option as well as friction finishes.
PaulDoug
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BSea
Member
Here's my alternative to a CA finish: http://www.penturners.org/forum/f28/doctors-wood-shop-pen-finish-tutorial-110276/
Using this method I can approach the shine of a CA finish without the problems associated with CA. I have to wear a respirator when I apply CA. Depending on the blank, I'll still use CA, but I like the option of a finish that looks and feels more like real wood.
Using this method I can approach the shine of a CA finish without the problems associated with CA. I have to wear a respirator when I apply CA. Depending on the blank, I'll still use CA, but I like the option of a finish that looks and feels more like real wood.
sbwertz
Member
Try William Young's CA/BLO finish. I've been using it for more than 3 years, and have never had it fail me.
WoodTurning BLO and CA Pen Finish - YouTube
Sharon
WoodTurning BLO and CA Pen Finish - YouTube
Sharon
lyonsacc
Member
Cody,
I started turning last August and became rather frustrated with my CA finishes. Took a little break from wood and turned some acrylic blanks that didn't need a ca finish to shine. Read about 50 threads about how to do the CA finish. Finally, almost 1 year later I am starting to be able to produce a consistent high quality ca finish.
Maybe you could find someone local to help.
Maybe take a break and turn something that doesn't need a ca finish so you can enjoy turning for a little bit.
Dave
I started turning last August and became rather frustrated with my CA finishes. Took a little break from wood and turned some acrylic blanks that didn't need a ca finish to shine. Read about 50 threads about how to do the CA finish. Finally, almost 1 year later I am starting to be able to produce a consistent high quality ca finish.
Maybe you could find someone local to help.
Maybe take a break and turn something that doesn't need a ca finish so you can enjoy turning for a little bit.
Dave
Displaced Canadian
Member
Just remember that if you use boiled linseed oil that it is spontaneously combustible. It is best to put your rags in a bucket of water after you use them so you don't burn down the shop. I have also found that old CA doesn't seem to work as well for finishing.
George417
Member
I have been using his method for quite some time and find it works very well.
I also use paper towels for the application, and it gives a very smooth finish.
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