I'm thinking about using epoxy to coat some pieces. I've seen it done by the Moulthrop family woodturners, with amazing (and pricey) results.
I believe the key to making this work is to slowly rotate the pieces, so that the epoxy doesn't run or drip off, until it has cured. In effect, you provide a zero-gravity simulation, where the force of gravity is constantly changing direction for any given point on the object, over the 360 degrees of rotation, cancelling itself out.
Has anyone here done this, and if so, what do you recommend as to (1) the RPM of the motor that you would use, and (2) means of engaging the motor to the lathe spindle (temporarily, while the object is being rotated).
I've heard of people using rotisserie motors from old gas grills, but I don't have one to scavenge from.
Thanks.
Robert