Buffing Question

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I just purchased the three wheel buffing system. Should I finish sanding and then buff? or finish sanding - apply a sanding sealer and then buff?

I want to make sure that I do it right.

Thanks.
 
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One more step , finish sanding , apply a sanding sealer (if you use one) then finish and sand your finish then finally buff . Buffing is the last step in the process , it completes the finish . Of course that also depends on what you are using as a finish , if you are using a friction polish it won't really matter in fact it might even take off the finish so buff accordingly .
 
I am asking for wood. I have typically been using a friction polish followed by some ren wax. I have not really been pleased with the results and I have read too many horror stories to begin to try CA. I thought that buffing may produce some interesting results.
 
Buffing wood gives it a nice shine.

I don't THINK it will last long on a pen, but it is pretty right after it comes off the buffer.
 
I highly encourage you to rethink your position on CA. If you don't want to waste blanks, buy some dowels from your local craft store and practice on those. I recommend getting the MM pads if you don't have them already. Those alone have taken my finishing up to a whole new level.
 
I found that I could always find enough scrap wood lying around to make test blanks to practice on. Just drill a 1/4 inch hole in the wood and slide it on the mandrel after squaring it. Place the bushings where needed and turn. Now sand and finish. Free practice. I have a box full of them to burn. That and this forum have been a God send for my finishing and turning tech. Just my own way to ruin more wood.
 
Take any piece of scrap wood, mount it and turn it down to pen size. You don't even need to drill it, just leave it between centers. It's important to get it to the size of a pen so you learn to use the right amount of CA and the right lathe speed. Then just practice your ca finish.
 
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