Finishing Frustration

[tomwojeck]

All,

Sorry if this is a repost. I changed my forum email and now I don't see my original post. Anyway, I'm having problems finishing a pen made from Bolivian rosewood with CA/BLO.

Specifically, I get it sanded smooth, and apply the CA. It goes on a bit rough, so I know I need to flatten it out. Do I just use the 1500 MM, or should I use some other grit of sandpaper. No matter what I do, I always seem to get scratches in the finish. I've had to start again a number of times.

Does anybody have any idea what I might be messing up?

Thanks,
Tom Wojeck

 

[ryannmphs]

Well, yes and no on the repost. The thread was moved to the finishing forum.

Sorry I can't be of more help, I'm new to pen turning and I dont' use the CA as a finish.

Ryan

 

[tomwojeck]

Originally posted by ryannmphs
<br />Well, yes and no on the repost. The thread was moved to the finishing forum.

Sorry I can't be of more help, I'm new to pen turning and I dont' use the CA as a finish.

Ryan

Whoops! Just got the email on the repost. Sorry about that!