Which do you prefer......

[g.alemy0218]

Hello all

I am a big fan of the Mylands Finishing ( the cellulose sanding sealer, friction polish, carnuba wax) and I use my pens all the time and the finish holds up great. But I thought I would give the tripoli,white diamond method a try. I was not very pleased with the overall finish, I put the tripoli on first, buffed it and then the white diamond and then buffed it. Did I do everything correctly?

I have also used a polyacrylic method. While on the lathe, I put a coat of polyacrylic on it and use a blow dryer to dry it while spinning on the lathe and I do usually 3 coats and truns out great also.

For those that do the Mylands method and those that do the tripoli and white diamond which do you prefer?

Thanks
Gregg

 

[rtjw]

I would prefer the mylands over the tripoli but I use CA more than both combined.

 

[ctEaglesc]

Neither tripoli or white diamond are a finish, they are buffing compounds.
I would imagine a waxy residue might be considered a "finish" but I doubt it is long lasting.
Butchers"bowling alley wax" says "white diamond" on the can and it is carnauba wax but I don't think that is what you are referring to.
For down and dirty I use the Mylands as you describe but I am liking Deft spray lacquer more and more.

 

[g.alemy0218]

Tell me some about the Deft spray laquer?

 

[ldimick]

Eagle,

I have used Deft and now use Enduro. The problem that I had with Deft spray was that it did not seem to lay down as consistent a coat as dipping in Enduro does. I turned a bowl last week and just for grins [)] I sprayed it with Deft. I was extemely disappointed in the little points that formed on the sprayed surface. It was sort of a prickly feeling. Nothing that a good rubbing with steel wool didn't fix.

 

[Easysport]

I haven't used Deft, but like Lynn I use Enduro and am extreemly happy with it up this point. I only due pens.[]

 

[alamocdc]

Contrary to the negative feelings about friction polishes, I have found that the pens I did w/Mylands still look like they did when I delivered them. One for sure I know has been used daily from three months now and still looks as it did the day it was handed over. I also use Deft gloss lacquer, but I dip according the Russ Fairfield's instructions. These are also holding up well, but take longer to cure. I'm learning to be more patient and my customers don't mind. I will use CA if I'm on a deadline.

 

[ctEaglesc]

Originally posted by ldimick
<br />Eagle,

I have used Deft and now use Enduro. The problem that I had with Deft spray was that it did not seem to lay down as consistent a coat as dipping in Enduro does. I turned a bowl last week and just for grins [)] I sprayed it with Deft. I was extemely disappointed in the little points that formed on the sprayed surface. It was sort of a prickly feeling. Nothing that a good rubbing with steel wool didn't fix.

I just spray light coats and mm to level
Execellent results(He said smugly and self righteously)

 

[Rifleman1776]

I began using Myland's sanding sealer, followed by their cellulose friction finish. Results satisfactory but wear factor was very poor. Later I added Myland's melamine over the other two in an attempt to make the finish more durable. Didn't happen. Still very poor wear factor. When/if I am able to purchase the Deft spray, I'll try that. Using something else currently that takes days to dry but is very tough and water resistant. But dry time is unacceptable.

 

[4reel]

I have used Myland, Enduro and now Minwax water based polycrylic High Gloss. The Minwax gives me the same results as the Enduro and costs tons less and no shiping, I got it at Home Depot.
I would love to hear about those that are getting finishes that are very deep, is that accomplised by many layers or are these pens dipped? I put on about two coats plus sealer. I have purchased a pen that has a very clear and deep finish that I would love to duplicate

 

[jdavis]

Applt Deft in several coats with light sanding betwen caots. I think you will like the shine

 

[wayneis]

The Minwax Polycrylic will give you the gloss but it doesn't have the hardners in that Enduro has so it won't hold up near as long. If you want a deep finish just pile on the coats and then sand with MM after it has cured for a while. The more coats that you build up the longer it takes to cure.

Wayne