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  1. 07-26-2006, 12:17 AM #1
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    I asked vlad about the CA finish. He told me that he doesn't count how many coats he uses, but is probably somewhere around 15. Sanding after ever coat is unneccessary, but if it gets to uneven, it's good to smooth it out in order to reduce the likelyhood of air bubbles. Also, using just the tip of the bottle/applicator is fine for application.
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  2. 07-26-2006, 12:22 AM #2
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    15???

    I did 5 (or so) the other day and that took forever, not to mention I managed to glue myself twice. But 15 ??
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  3. 07-26-2006, 12:31 AM #3
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    So a bit labour intensive then ?

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    I have been using thin CA followed by a wipe with Boiled Linseed Oil, repeating several coats and then letting it dry overnight. Maybe 10 coats in all, followed by a very fine sanding and buffing to polish.

    It provides a very nice finish, but I have gotten interested in doing some stabilized (pressure treated) scales in accordance with that site that was posted yesterday.

    Thos were really sweet!
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    Has anyone tried shellac and building up layers with this ?.

    It would certainly seal the wood and probably be easier to use. I have some I use for fixing new ink sacs in fountain pens.

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    Some light sanding in between coats might be beneficial for better adhesion. Any thoughts on that?
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  7. 07-26-2006, 07:18 PM #7
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    I think I want to see what Bill's CD has to say about the CA finish, myself!
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