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Post by triplefreak on Apr 24, 2010 15:56:28 GMT -6
Let me just say I never turned Leopard wood until recently. It is some really tough stuff to turn. It flakes off more than shaves off. You have to use a really sharp tool to turn it & have it look decent.
But, at least I did not ruin it or blow it out this time. I simply took a little more time (3 days instead of 2) and let the wood tell me what it wanted to do.
I'm waiting for the finish to dry before I post any pics of the final product.
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Post by sdb777 on Apr 24, 2010 18:09:18 GMT -6
Never done leopard...sound like all skew!
What finish are you using?
Scott (I've posted too many pictures already) B
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Post by triplefreak on Apr 24, 2010 18:20:05 GMT -6
Man, you must be a mind reader. I used a skew for most of the work on this monster, and I've never used a skew before. But at least, I made sure it was sharp as a razor.
I used medium CA for the primary finish, after using 180, 220, and 400 sandpaper, along with 4/0 steel wool. Then, I used 400 grit sandpaper, and polished it out with 1200 grit sandpaper.
I still have to use my Behlens polish on it to get it completely finished.
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Post by sdb777 on Apr 24, 2010 18:33:23 GMT -6
You ever try MacGuire Plastic Polish?
Get some, save you a lot of time....it's what I use. Four coats med CA/BLO, wait a few, then #0000 steel wool, grab a clean piece of cloth and put a little dab on it. Rub on at pretty low speed.... Flip cloth over and turn up the speed, cloth will get warm and the shine will come out.
Scott (might be quicker....maybe?) B
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Post by Gecko on Apr 24, 2010 20:06:14 GMT -6
But where are the pictures? I need the pictures!
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Post by triplefreak on Apr 24, 2010 20:15:45 GMT -6
But where are the pictures? I need the pictures! I will post them as soon as I get this pen assembled. |
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