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Title: CA on pot bottom?
Post by: woodwzrd on January 13, 2011, 04:04:18 PM

So I am getting the sound quality of my pots down and now I need to get the finish nailed. I have been using CA on them and my question is how are you guys doing the bottom of the call? I have tried it with the lathe running and I have tried to wipe it on with the lathe off. I am not really happy with either method. I get circular ridges when the late is running and a dull finish when it is not. I have tried thin and medium CA and there is no difference. I am just stumped at this point Thanks in advance for you help.

Scott

Title: Re: CA on pot bottom?
Post by: muddpuppi on January 13, 2011, 06:52:51 PM

i dont use ca....

Title: Re: CA on pot bottom?
Post by: Bulldogmikey on January 13, 2011, 06:59:29 PM

Don't use CA either! Prefer Tung Oil. But if in a hurry will use a good Lacquer!

Title: Re: CA on pot bottom?
Post by: muddpuppi on January 13, 2011, 09:40:19 PM

Quote from: Bulldogmikey on January 13, 2011, 06:59:29 PM

Don't use CA either! Prefer Tung Oil. But if in a hurry will use a good Lacquer!

i like the tung oil or gun stock oil...dont care for the lacquer...had the finish get ruin by bug spray on a couple of calls i finished that way....i use teak oil and a wax finish now...

Title: Re: CA on pot bottom?
Post by: misfire on January 17, 2011, 03:20:51 PM

I use CA. Just put it on as the lathe is spinning at its lowest speed. Put several coats on, then sand with 400gr to get the ridges out, then again with 800gr. Stop the piece, random orbit by hand with 800gr, then EEE with the lathe spinning again, but at a faster speed.