I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, but a CA finish is certainly the way to go on these. This was finished with GluBoost thin only. I made a couple of finishing bushings from some delrin rod. I finished the final as I turned it. This is all aromatic cedar. The entire ornament only weighs 1 ounce.
First Ornament With A CA Finish
- Thread starter KenB259
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To me the main advantage of CA finish (which justifies the inconvenience of applying it) is that it's bulletproof to constant handling over the course of years. That's why it's hand-down my favorite pen finish.
A Christmas tree ornament gets handled about twice a year, ideally. I'd probably just use friction polish.
Can't deny it looks fantastic though. Really nice colors you got in that cedar.
A Christmas tree ornament gets handled about twice a year, ideally. I'd probably just use friction polish.
Can't deny it looks fantastic though. Really nice colors you got in that cedar.
Woodchipper
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Only handled twice a year....unless you have inquisitive kids or grandkids. The end result with any finish is to have an attractive and durable woodturning.
The reason I didn't want to opt with a friction finish is because the top and bottom are glued on. Glues not going to stick to that type finish whereas CA will adhere to itself very well. Not sure what inconvenience you're addressing but I don't find any.
Woodchipper
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Ken, interesting idea.
mark james
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I love the turning and I also loved back in the day to use delrin for custom bushings - more jigs for the toolbox and to keep me busy. Thanks for sharing. 