refueler1 Member Joined Feb 5, 2008 Messages 181 Location Indiana Jun 24, 2010 #1 What do you guys use for a finish on your wood pendants? The kind of pendants you make with the deluxe backer plate.
What do you guys use for a finish on your wood pendants? The kind of pendants you make with the deluxe backer plate.
turbowagon Member Joined Sep 2, 2009 Messages 1,067 Location Tucson, AZ Jun 24, 2010 #2 I've used Deft spray lacquer while suspending the pendant from a Christmas ornament hook. Several light coats, then a light buffing after a few days.
I've used Deft spray lacquer while suspending the pendant from a Christmas ornament hook. Several light coats, then a light buffing after a few days.
S sailing_away Member Joined Jul 10, 2007 Messages 142 Location Tampa, Fl, USA. Jun 24, 2010 #3 I'm also using lacquer. It dries quick and allow me to use the lathe while the lacquer is drying.
refueler1 Member Joined Feb 5, 2008 Messages 181 Location Indiana Jun 24, 2010 #4 What do you guys use for buffing? The beall buff system?
turbowagon Member Joined Sep 2, 2009 Messages 1,067 Location Tucson, AZ Jun 24, 2010 #5 I'm using the Beall buff system.... very light buffing with tripoli, white diamond, and then Renaissance Wax. Go easy with the buffing as it's easy to wear away the lacquer.
I'm using the Beall buff system.... very light buffing with tripoli, white diamond, and then Renaissance Wax. Go easy with the buffing as it's easy to wear away the lacquer.
wb7whi Member Joined Aug 29, 2008 Messages 304 Location Spokane WA Jun 24, 2010 #6 I have started to dip the pendents and bracelets. Currently using what ever is on hand. Today it was spar varnish.
I have started to dip the pendents and bracelets. Currently using what ever is on hand. Today it was spar varnish.
Buzzzz4 Member Joined Dec 7, 2008 Messages 2,761 Location Grand Rapids, Mi Jun 24, 2010 #7 I've used Turner's Magic. http://www.woodwriteltd.com/turnmagi.htm Quick and easy with a nice finish.
I've used Turner's Magic. http://www.woodwriteltd.com/turnmagi.htm Quick and easy with a nice finish.