ca finish trouble
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triw51
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How are you applying the CA? I use thin CA nd BLO togeather with the lathe running at a slow speed.
lwalper
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No answers here, just a comment -- that I've tried the CA / BLO combo and have had problems with it. Maybe I'm just not doing it right 
Warren White
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A little applied many times...
One drop of medium CA, applied with a paper towel (folded over to about a half inch), smoothed laterally with the lathe on slow speed.
Put something like 10 coats.
That is what works for me, at least. I had similar issues when I put too much on at a time.
One drop of medium CA, applied with a paper towel (folded over to about a half inch), smoothed laterally with the lathe on slow speed.
Put something like 10 coats.
That is what works for me, at least. I had similar issues when I put too much on at a time.
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JimB
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We will need more details to be able to help you but here are a couple things. Use thin or medium, not thick CA. Also, only 1 or 2 drops each time. More than that will not come out smooth. It is also not uncommon to need to do some sanding, especially when you are new at it.
I have tried a few different ways of applying.
Maybe I am using too much. I tried a little on the paper, then I tried dropping on the blank as it turned slow and holding the cloth.
The best I did was a little mitre adhesive on grease proof paper.
Maybe I am using too much. I tried a little on the paper, then I tried dropping on the blank as it turned slow and holding the cloth.
The best I did was a little mitre adhesive on grease proof paper.
Mike8850
Member
I use medium CA applied with craft foam and I get a very smooth finish.
I have found that with craft foam you'll use less CA and have more time to smooth your finish.
Mike
I have found that with craft foam you'll use less CA and have more time to smooth your finish.
Mike
Wolfeman46
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It seems everyone is different. My very first go with CA was using a paper towel and CA which basically caused it to wrap around the pen and then I had to sand it back down! I'm now using a drop of BLO (boiled linseed oil) then putting a drop of the CA glue (I use medium instant) in the center of the BLO and then apply. After touching it to the pen I just move it left to right very quickly until it's cured then keep moving until it's shiny. I do about 3-5 coats of this and then sand with micromesh pads up to 12000 and then do another coat of the BLO w/ CA and then let it dry!