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Open Segment Project "Interwoven"

martyn said:
well i like a glass like finish on my turnings which involve building up layers of laquer the sanding smooth through the grits to about 3000 grit wet and dry then polishing with t-cut to get a perfect finish, with open segmented turning you carnt do that,
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Martyn, I for one would be very interested in following along to see how you do the finish you talk about. It would be a great addition to the "Follow Along Projects" thread. You could take a picture and explain each step as well as listing the products & grits you are using. Just a thought.
 
Martyn.
Glenn had a great idea. I also would be interesting in learning more about finish methods. Putting a finish on my project is not one of my strong areas.
 
ok ill try and record the process when i get to finishing my current project ive already finish the feature ring just need to make a vessel to carry it, thankyou for you interest 20170515_064101.jpg
 
At last report I was finishing my bowl with what I thought to be a comparable product to what Bob had suggested. Bob suggested the Deft clear wood finish, water based gloss. Instead I used Varathane Diamond wood finish, water based gloss. I had sprayed concentrating on the holes and once dry I sanded back the surface. When I sprayed the surface I was not very happy with how the layer looked. It was more like an orange peel finish as the varnish seemed to spit. I tried it on a scrap piece of wood as well just to show you what I was getting.
I ended up spraying the product into a cup and applying it with a cloth. So far I am happy with the finish. I will sand it with 600 grit next and do 1 or 2 more coats. I took a closeup picture of my bowl to see what you folks think. Should I continue or sand it back and get a different product. The reason I didn't use the Deft was that I could not find it here.

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Bob Beaupre said:
Glenn what you used I believe is a Polyurethane. The stuff I used was an acrylic lacquer
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Your probably right. The can does not say what it is other than what's on the label. I didn't dig far enough to go find the material data sheet to see what the base ingredients are.
 
Another day and another coat of finish. I sanded lightly at 600 again and applied the finish with a cloth as before. This should be the last coat. Up next will be to part it off, reverse chuck it and turn the bottom. May not get to that for a few days unless plans change.
 
Hi Glenn and Everyone,
Some time ago I purchased a book called "Wood Finishing 101 by Bob Flexner". This book has now become my bible for understanding wood finishing. The book covers understanding finishes, wiping varnish, oil/varnish blends, polyurethane, water base finishes, rattlecan finishing and blending your own finishes from whats available on the market. I recommend you get a copy or get one from your local library to browse, it will be well worth it. Published by Popular Woodworking Books USA
 
Bobsturnery said:
Hi Glenn and Everyone,
Some time ago I purchased a book called "Wood Finishing 101 by Bob Flexner". This book has now become my bible for understanding wood finishing. The book covers understanding finishes, wiping varnish, oil/varnish blends, polyurethane, water base finishes, rattlecan finishing and blending your own finishes from whats available on the market. I recommend you get a copy or get one from your local library to browse, it will be well worth it. Published by Popular Woodworking Books USA
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Thank you for that Bob. I checked my local library branch and it is available. And only about 4KM from me. Bonus.
 
This is how I reversed chucked the bowl. I put on an MDF disc using my faceplate. I turned a small grove that just fit inside my bowl to centre it up. I then used Electrical tape to hold the bowl secure.

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