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Looking for suggestions for a rattle can finish. I was asked to repurpose a head/footboard into a bench. Youve seen these projects.....the material was my grandparents original bed from the 40's. ...

Ive never turned anything acrylic or plastic, but have always been curious about finishing. Is it a fairly clean surface off of the tool? Tool marks? Whats the sanding process if any? Does the...

I own both in the 1/2", and rarely use the U. When i do reach for it, it is always at that transition spot inside a bowl. I Love my V, and plan on adding a 5/8 sometime soon.

I kinda noticed that also last night while spraying it seemed like the shellac was coming out in larger particles as opposed to a fine mist. I wonder if those nozzles are interchangeable. Heres a...

Thanks for the feedback. I sanded back last night, tonight ill give it another try.

Tried Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac in the spray can today on a bowl that i had turned. Seems to have dried with an orange peel texture. I applied several light even coats at the recommended 10-12"...

Very clever John. Now you got me thinking what i might want to do with mine that were delivered last weekend.

I too ordered a pair of these after Bobs original post. For that price why not? Just went back to check, i placed order Jan 19, and they arrived last Sunday Feb 5. Thats 18 days, and the original...

Very nice.

Ive used the opener kits from Rockler, and have always felt the product was heavy duty and well made. The kits from PSI are much more cost friendly, especially the more you buy. Anyone have...

Any reason why sometimes i can see/view pics in threads, and other times it says "attached thumbnail" with a little paperclip icon. Im always logged in, and this only happens on my mobile android,...

Yes the cracks are short and appear to be non structural. They are not very deep, i can barely feel them with a fingernail. I think i will let it sit a few weeks and see what happens, hopefully they...

Thanks Aaron...i see some popcorn in its future.

Maybe too much pressure is culprit. I was sanding at 300 and trying to keep a lighter touch. I like the dragster analogy Reed. Ill try a little wet sanding on the next one if needed prior to...

OK, so the cracks started showing up tonight. (see pic) The bowl was turned to just over 1/4" Monday night. As stated i did a little sanding Tuesday eve. Thats when i noticed the crackling sounds,...

At the time of this response Brice, no visible cracks at all. Still hearing a faint crackling sound this morning though. Perhaps the sanding had nothing to do with it. I didnt stick around in the...

So last night i turned a big chunk of green Sassafras...decent size bowl, about 10x4.5". This evening after work, i took some 150 to it to take down a few ridges and get rid of the fuzz inside. A...

My go to pepper mill was finished with Generals Salad Bowl Finish, many coats. It will build up to a very hard, durable finish. Has to be close to 5 years now, and theres no sign of wear after near...

i don't often use glue blocks, but on the occasion i do, I've always just used Titebond and a clamp and come back tomorrow. I see articles and videos online of people using hot glue melt, with...

Very nice effect...what type of paint do you use? After years of turning, I'm only now becoming open to experiment with dyes and such.

Im guilty of the chuck key whack..Pauls method sounds good too.

Im considering natural edge for a nice maple blank. I milled this wood probably 10 or 11 months ago, so its still fairly wet. The bark seems solid and intact. Having never turned a natural edge...

Thats a beaut Bruce...the pics look pretty good, and im sure way better in person. Nice work.

Thanks guys....nice chest!

Any suggestions for a topcoat to go over General Finishes milk paint? Its going on a built-in display case made of Baltic Birch ply. Im looking for low sheen, and the surface will have low traffic,...