anna
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I've been making some pens for practice and also trying to get the finishing down pat. I noticed, though, that for some wood species, some discoloration happens where the wood butts against the bushings, and that occurs during sanding. I think metal filings are sanded off the bushings and into the wood. Looks really ugly, too.
I was wondering how do I prevent this from happening. One idea I have is to seal the wood before sanding with higher grits. I'm thinking of using CA, maybe? I really don't know if that'll work. If it does, should I get the thin version or can I just use the gap-filling version which I currently have?
Are there other ways to get around this bleed through problem? I thought softer woods are more susceptible to this, but I've done a couple of spalted something or other (probably maple, and it felt pretty soft) and there were no bleed throughs that are apparent at all.
I was wondering how do I prevent this from happening. One idea I have is to seal the wood before sanding with higher grits. I'm thinking of using CA, maybe? I really don't know if that'll work. If it does, should I get the thin version or can I just use the gap-filling version which I currently have?
Are there other ways to get around this bleed through problem? I thought softer woods are more susceptible to this, but I've done a couple of spalted something or other (probably maple, and it felt pretty soft) and there were no bleed throughs that are apparent at all.