It's very new, so I'm not sure how much historical data is available. I'm fairly inexperienced, but I'm not sure I'd switch away from CA for pen finishes. While the Woodturners finish dries very quickly, it's not as fast as using CA and accelerator. CA also seems extremely hard and durable. For me CA is impractical for pepper mills, so the Woodturners Finish is great.I am not familiar with this product. How well does the Wood Turners Finish hold up over time? My concern would be it wearing off a pen that is used alot, as well as any other item.
Also, does it seem to work well with all woods? I have several cocobolo (and other exotic wood) blanks that I wouldn't mind trying this with for some pens.
Thanks.
I am fairly new to turning as well. I have YET to achieve a high quality CA Finish on anything. I have tried many pens and key chains, but the same thing always happens. It cracks at the end of the wood adjacent the metal pieces and/or it shows lots of scrathes after some (not tons) use. I have been sold on the idea that CA finish is super strong and easy, but I would disagree with this. I realize that my inexperience is likely most of the problem, but I think there'd be a better way.It's very new, so I'm not sure how much historical data is available. I'm fairly inexperienced, but I'm not sure I'd switch away from CA for pen finishes. While the Woodturners finish dries very quickly, it's not as fast as using CA and accelerator. CA also seems extremely hard and durable. For me CA is impractical for pepper mills, so the Woodturners Finish is great.
PS, the Woodturner's finish wasn't quite amber enough for me and still looked a little "sterile" right out of the bottle. I added two drops of Transtint amber and a drop of Honey Amber.
I am intersted in giving this finish a try. I also read some basic guidance above. Would anyone care to do a "Idiot-Proof" write up with specifics (sandind material, grit, exact # of recommended aplications, when to sand, etc) to help this self-proclaimed "Idiot-Proof Tester" out? It would be greatly appreciated.Ok so woodturners finish has been out for over 3 years... And we had the owner of General Finishes come talk to us about multiple products. CA glue is a GLUE NOTHING MORE. It will break down, ya you get an awesome finish and I've proved to people that you get the same with woodturners. And why the heck would you try an achieve an oil base product with the angering with a WATER BASE. Yes on the bottle it says oil/water. But it's mostly water and that's why I love it. Ca glue will break down, chip..etc All this is fact. Woodturners finish prevents the oils of your fingers from ruining the sheen and breaking it down
+1 same here!!I am intersted in giving this finish a try. I also read some basic guidance above. Would anyone care to do a "Idiot-Proof" write up with specifics (sandind material, grit, exact # of recommended aplications, when to sand, etc) to help this self-proclaimed "Idiot-Proof Tester" out? It would be greatly appreciated.
post some pics of your quality work with your explanationI absolutely will do that for ya, later tonight tho, tou will like
No, it's not the same. The woodturners finish is thin as water.mike65072 said:I have used General Finishes Enduro-Var water based urethane on several projects and really like it. Is the Wood Turners finish significantly different?
On be half of all the greenhorns, I say thank you!!!Ibangwood said:I absolutely will do that for ya, later tonight tho, tou will like
I've used paper towels and clean cotton rags to apply. I don't seen to have problems with streaking. Have not tried the foam brush. As stated earlier I apply 5 or 6 coats. The first couple of coats dry quickly. I usually wait 5 or more minutes to apply after the first 2 or 3 coats.Quickstep said:I'd be interested to know how folks are applying Woodturners Finish. I've tried a folded paper towel, a sponge, a foam brush, spray and returned to using the paper towel. It's a little streaky on the first couple of coats; I don't know if that's because the wood is absorbing the finish very quickly or because it takes a few applications to get the paper towel well saturated. Spraying worked ok; I used a Preval sprayer. I over applied and then the piece was slinging finish and the finish tended to collect at the high points. Spraying also seemed to waste finish, so between that and my bad technique, I returned to the paper towel. I haven't tried sanding with micro mesh yet; my last project didn't seem to need it, but wondering what y'all are using for lubricant. I've always been shy about using water as a sanding lubricant when wet sanding a water based finish.