R renowb Member Joined May 27, 2009 Messages 2,241 Jul 17, 2010 #1 Just wondering what you guys/gals do to finish stabilized woods? Any tricks out of the ordinary?
Pens By Scott Member Joined Feb 20, 2010 Messages 767 Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada Jul 17, 2010 #2 Typically, if the wood has been stabilized, I turn and then finish with Med CA and accelerator same as un-stabilized woods.
Typically, if the wood has been stabilized, I turn and then finish with Med CA and accelerator same as un-stabilized woods.
toolcrazy Member Joined Dec 23, 2006 Messages 5,408 Location Port Orchard, WA Jul 18, 2010 #3 I'm the same, I use CA. But, some stabilized wood don't need a finish. It sometimes finishes up like acrylic.
I'm the same, I use CA. But, some stabilized wood don't need a finish. It sometimes finishes up like acrylic.
Craftdiggity Member Joined Mar 10, 2010 Messages 1,373 Location Egg Harbor Township, NJ Jul 18, 2010 #4 I think the rule of thumb is to treat it as if were all wood. For me that means most likely a CA finish.
I think the rule of thumb is to treat it as if were all wood. For me that means most likely a CA finish.