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Am not a fan of plastic finishes such as CA or Polys,some are,sometimes it looks nice on certain things.
Certain woods Loose the natural glow when using syn finishes.IMO.
On my Brush handles I take them down to 800 grit,Than using Nut oils from walnuts and Almonds I polish with Pumice,than repolish with the same oils with Rottenstone, than 6 coats of ren-wax.
The nut oils penitrate deeply into the wood leaving a very protective finish,100% non-toxic.
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Thanks for the info. I got several blades to make scales for, and I been looking at different ways to finish them. Again thanks!!!!!
If I lived closer to you Pixel, I'd send the kid to your house a couple of days a week to learn your skills. I wish there were these types of classes in schools. The other day I had to sign off on his schedule for next year, not one class for wood, mechanics or anything really worth a dang,,,sad it is,,,,,
Thats to bad John,back in the day all schools had woodworking and metal shop classes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Do you use the pumice and rottenstone as bricks or in a paste or so? Thanks for the info, I'll have to try this as well, if I can find renaissance wax in the Netherlands.
I mix the pumice into a slurry,same with the R.S.both are in powder form.Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurens
Thanks, I was able to find both powders and wax!
Very good, A little go's a very long way.I bought a pound ea. of Pumice and R.S 30yrs ago,both containers are still over half full.Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurens
And ren-wax, get the smallest container you can find,the stuff lasts forever it seems.
Good to know, I was looking at medium-sized containers, but the smallest ones are quite a bit cheaper.
For any Dutch people who are looking for it as well, I found some here: puimsteenpoeder and ren-wax here: Micro-Kristallijne was. Haven't bought yet, so I cannot comment on the quality.
I think the only reason my high school offered agricultural mechanics was where it was located, but what a service that was. I don't think they knew how valuable those classes were. Then again a lot of folks in that area probably grew up doing those types of things, and I wish for my kids' sake they'd offer those classes here in the city.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
But back to the topic at hand - thanks Bill. There are lots of ways to finish wood so that's one thing I can always use more info on.
Is all cost containment I think,sad.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoyalCake
As a side note,I took 4 yrs of home Ec, in H.S,only guy in the class:) I learned How to cook:)
Haha, nothing wrong with that - I like to eat just as much as I like to be in the garage :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Just saw this:
# 164 Friction Polish - YouTube
Is this a good way to finish the brush handles?
I am HOPEFULLY going to be getting a lathe soon so be ready for LOTS of questions on here...LOL
Thats looks interesting,Is another product made By Howard for polishing woods,is called restor-a-shine,I know ace hardware carrys it.
One is a polishing cream, Is Pumice in an oil of some sort,the other is Burnishing Cream which I believe is Rottenstone in oil.
Both pre mixed,easy to use, cheap. Wood Polish, Wax & Furniture Restoration Products | Howard Products
Great thread guys!!
Ray
Agree Ray,are so many ways to finish wood, the most magnifcent product god ever created.Quote:
Originally Posted by walleyeman
Im surprised that you dont Burnish with the shavings, a common practice with traditional turners.
