Peach State Woodturners - February Meeting:

Kieth Ruechert gave an excellent demonstration. Kieth demonstrated hollowing a small vessel and finishing with lacquer using sheepskin buffing pads and finishing materials.

FINISHING LACQUER BY KEITH

1. Sand turned piece by 400 grit.

2. Apply sand and sealer – allow to dry. Keith uses 50% lacquer and 50% thinner mix.

3. Sand again with 400 grit wet paper using water.

4. Spray numerous coats of lacquer over a period of at least 4 days.

5. Allow lacquer to cure (48 hours.) Wet sand with water with 320 and 400 grit to remove all orange peel and any runs. If during sanding of runs, you go through lacquer, repeat steps 4 and 5.

6. Using mineral oil and pumice, (# 2 medium course) apply and buff with sheepskin pads. Wipe piece clean with mineral oil and a paper towel.

7. Repeat item 6 using pumice. (# 4 fine).

8. Repeat item 6 using rotten stone. Wipe piece clean with paper towel; then wipe with damp (Denatured alcohol) paper towel. Polish with dry paper towel.

9. Apply 3 drops Finesse-it II (3M product) to designated sheepskin pad and buff turned piece to a high luster. Wipe clean with paper towel.

IMPORTANT: (Use a different designated pad for each above procedure.)

These steps may be done with piece on the lathe and turning slowly. Sheepskin pad should be rotationg so as to eliminate radial marking on turned piece.

Use some degree of pressure when applying finesse-it II. Use similar to car wax buffing till white film disappears. Use a toothbrush and water to remove any white residue from cracks or holes.

Material Sources:

Pumice, Rotten stone and Oil - Klingspor’s www.woodworkingshop.com 800-228-0000

(Kit cost 22.95) You get 10% off if you are a member of a turning club.

3” Sheeplkin/velcro pads Gary Gardner

( 7.00 each) P. O. Boz 181

#” Hook & Loop Arbor pads Morganton, GA 30560

( 9.95 ea) 706-455-5770

Finesse-it II – Finishing Material NAPA – Jasper, GA

Product # 05928 3M 706-692-2491