half wood/ half acrylic finish???

[George Watkins]

hello folks

I have just took delivery of some fantatsic amalgam mutt blanks from IAP's very own elmostro's

this is the first time i've used these part wood part acrylic blanks and i was just wondering what to finish them with?

I use CA blo on wood and hut plastic polish on acrylic-which should i use on these types of blanks?

thanks

 

[mbroberg]

George,
Finish them as if they were all wood. Be careful when sanding. I use damp Abranet, not as wet as I normally do for all acrylic blanks.

 

[ProutyBoy]

Last one I did, I put about 10 coats of CA over it, then micromeshed down to 12000, polished with white abrasive, 10 coats of Shellawax, and it's as shiny as can be.

 

[ElMostro]

Here are some finishing tips:
The key to an even finish is proper sanding for these blanks. This is what I do. I turn with normal tool, just make sure they are sharp. About a "hair" before you are done turning and before you start sanding do this; with the lathe off, dribble a little bit of THIN CA on one barrel then use one of the small plastic bags for the pen parts and spread the CA by hand turning the lathe and moving the bag along the blank. (Try to not let the CA pile up at the ends bec then the bushings may stick). Do this to both barrels, then let the CA cure. Then turn to final size with very sharp tool and light cuts followed by dry sanding to about 600. This sanding session will remove most of the CA on the surface but the key is to seal any open pores. Wipe the blank with a dry cloth to remove any loose dust particles then do the CA routine again and this time when you sand go up to 2000. After this you can apply your finish of choice but in order to maintain an equal shine on the wood and the alumilite a CA finish is the one that works the best.
Good luck, Eugene.

 

[George Watkins]

Thank you for all of your help
best wish's
george