gerryr
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On another forum, a rod building forum, someone recommended finishing wood grips by coating with epoxy, sanding to 1000 grit and then either buffing or applying Tru Oil.[:0]
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Did they have a reason for putting the tru-oil over the epoxy?
gerryr
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The guy never stated a reason. The rod building people are very hung up on using Tru Oil on just about anything that doesn't move. All I can imagine this would give is a sticky surface since the Tru Oil can't penetrate the wood through the epoxy. I've used Tru Oil on bare wood a few times and it can give a nice finish, but it takes like a week to do it right.
John Lucas posted a watch and a mirror he did with tru oil.Though I don't recall the exact time he did multiple coats in a few days and the finished looked great.
All he did was buff with steel wool between coats.
AS far as the tru oil on epoxy.
IIRC Russ uses a friction finish on CA finishes because he says it adds extra shine and after it wears off there is still the CA underneath.
I don't know if the truoil would work the same way.
Maybe he will chime in.
We would usually use the softer finish over the harder for the "feel" of it. There is also "tradition" that makes one finish more appropriate than another. Tru-Oil over epoxy solves three problems - waterproof, "feel", and tradition.
I use the shellac friction polish over the CA for the same reason I would use a wax. It acts as a protective coating against handling prior to the sale, and it lasts longer than wax. And, there are those that prefer the "feel" of the softer finish,
I use the shellac friction polish over the CA for the same reason I would use a wax. It acts as a protective coating against handling prior to the sale, and it lasts longer than wax. And, there are those that prefer the "feel" of the softer finish,
gerryr
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Thanks Russ. I learn something new here at least once a day.
redfishsc
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Folks that make anything marine-related seem addicted to epoxy. I actually have some West System 105 epoxy at the cabinet shop, which makes a great clearcoat for marine stuff. Unfortunately I only have slow hardener, which takes HOURS to cure when applied as a film.
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