Would You Put CA On Casein?

[EricJS]

I know Casein will take a good polish, but I've heard it will stain/discolor in time.

Does anyone recommend applying a CA finish to Casein or Alt. Casein? I'm certain that this make a substantial improvement in the look. What are your opinions & experiences?


Thank you.

 

[PenMan1]

In a word. NO!

Real casein is a natural product. It needs a little bit of expansion and contraction room.

IMHO, putting CA over casein would drastically INCREASE the risk of cracking or chipping.

 

[PenMan1]

Also, fwiw, I and several others here have conducted staining and durability tests. We considered the staining myth "busted".

One member left a stick of casein in a bowl of water for over a week with no adverse effects.

One piece of advice, don't use a pen mill to square barrels. Sand them square. One chip from the pen mill could cause a crack years later.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Guess what...............I totally agree, no finish needed not only for the reason Andy gave but it shines...shines...shines

In a word. NO!

Real casein is a natural product. It needs a little bit of expansion and contraction room.

IMHO, putting CA over casein would drastically INCREASE the risk of cracking or chipping.

 

[EricJS]

Thank you!

This information will save a lot of time & trouble.