Warren White
Member
CA is my go-to finish, and I really like it. I could always use some counsel and advice on best procedures, however. So, some general questions:
I like to give the CA a bit of time between operations: between application and cleaning up the ends when there is some excess CA on the "no-stick" bushings. Why, you ask? I have had some concerns about getting too hurried and having the CA lift off the ends of the blank, particularly when the pen is assembled. I use Rick Herrell's off-set sanding jig (VERY low speed and 220 grit sandpaper). I REALLY like this jig!
I use I also like to let some time lapse between the clean up of the ends and when I begin the use of MicroMesh. No reason, other than wanting the CA to be REALLY set up.
So, the questions: Do my procedures seem reasonable? Is this what you do? Am I being too weird? If my cautions are reasonable, what time frame seems adequate? (I know that temperature and humidity factor in.) I generally let 24 hours elapse between operations.
Incidentally, I think my last finish application was a bit iffy because my Medium CA was a bit old and stiff. Fortunately, I had a new bottle in the fridge. Your thoughts on that are also welcome. My philosophy on that is influenced by my good friend Dieseldoc who says "Use it like someone else is buying it!"
Thanks in advance! You folks are a well spring of great counsel.
I like to give the CA a bit of time between operations: between application and cleaning up the ends when there is some excess CA on the "no-stick" bushings. Why, you ask? I have had some concerns about getting too hurried and having the CA lift off the ends of the blank, particularly when the pen is assembled. I use Rick Herrell's off-set sanding jig (VERY low speed and 220 grit sandpaper). I REALLY like this jig!
I use I also like to let some time lapse between the clean up of the ends and when I begin the use of MicroMesh. No reason, other than wanting the CA to be REALLY set up.
So, the questions: Do my procedures seem reasonable? Is this what you do? Am I being too weird? If my cautions are reasonable, what time frame seems adequate? (I know that temperature and humidity factor in.) I generally let 24 hours elapse between operations.
Incidentally, I think my last finish application was a bit iffy because my Medium CA was a bit old and stiff. Fortunately, I had a new bottle in the fridge. Your thoughts on that are also welcome. My philosophy on that is influenced by my good friend Dieseldoc who says "Use it like someone else is buying it!"
Thanks in advance! You folks are a well spring of great counsel.