Thread: done sanding and shaping...now what?

I have finished sanding my bubinga scales, I am wonder if I know use the CA method or use some sort of stain/oil? Any suggestions would help?

thanks
Luke

Ca always an option but you have to do it right to look good.
Other options are wipe on poly, tru oil, tung oil, shelac, and probably many more that I am not aware of. One of the important parts of the finishing job is the proper wood prep, e.g wiping all wood dust particles off the scales, making sure he surface is clean from the natural wood oils, no touchy with bare fingers etc.

these are the scales I need to finish



(thats fiber from the carpet tape hanging out the side)

from the pic it looks like those are finished with pretty rough sand paper?
you need to sand to 600 may be even 1500 depending on how smooth it looks.
I do not know the properties of the wood, but one way to go is soak in clear danish oil then sand with fine sandpaper and let the wood dust dry on the scales. This will fill the wood grain and will ensure smooth surface when you finish the scales. Try this on piece of scrap wood and see how it works before you do it on the scales.

Stefan,
what would you finish with in the end?

should I wet sand with wood or dry?