January 13, 20206 yr Popular Post comment_215327 I had more than a few problems with this one. As I'd turn it down, I discover another powder rotten place. For that reason, it is not a perfect sphere in places I used the ultraviolet light curing finish. That too is a learning experience. It needs to be room temperature for the best cure. It can feel like it is sticky and uncured, but it is sandable. The sun is absolutely the best cure, the ultraviolet flashlight, is not near as effective. Still learning on this stuff. overall, I do like it. Report
January 13, 20206 yr comment_215342 When you can learn, and still turn (pun intended LOL) out beautiful work, you have the best of both worlds! Report
January 14, 20206 yr Author comment_215346 What length are these? This one is about 4.5 inches. I took what I could get. I added the end pieces out of solid wood. Report
January 14, 20206 yr comment_215357 How does this finish build? Only one or two coats needed or several more? Report
January 14, 20206 yr comment_215361 2 hours ago, Ron Altier said: What length are these? This one is about 4.5 inches. I took what I could get. I added the end pieces out of solid wood. So how big of a blank do you start with? Report
January 14, 20206 yr Author comment_215428 13 hours ago, Gerald said: How does this finish build? Only one or two coats needed or several more? Apply at room temp. It settles out in a glass like coating, much thicker than a normal finish. Immediately place it in the sun, turning after a few minutes. It does harden enough to keep from running in the first minute. I turned my piece 4 times to allow all sides to get the sun. It seems tacky, however you can sand it down to remove any area flaws. I hand sand. If you have NO flaws......one coat will do. I'm still learning, but I like the way it covers. Report
January 14, 20206 yr Author comment_215429 13 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: So how big of a blank do you start with? The board I used was one I selected and glued to make the blank. I played with it until I felt I got a good mating pair and glued into a piece 1 and a half inches sq x 7 in. Report
January 14, 20206 yr comment_215432 19 minutes ago, Ron Altier said: The board I used was one I selected and glued to make the blank. I played with it until I felt I got a good mating pair and glued into a piece 1 and a half inches sq x 7 in. Thanks. I want to give this a try just needed a few pointers. May laminate up something in next few days. Report
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