Finishing Secrets

[PapaDoc]

I just reread the article in the current journal re: finishing. Peter Smith's article was very helpful, clearly outlining the five step process of sand, seal, sand, oil, and buff. Is this the process that most of you use? I am particularly interested in what you find useful in the sealing process. Also, what resources do you find most helpful in finishing bowls?
Thanks for your thoughts.
David Galloway

 

[bowlman]

My process usually goes like this:

Get inspired to turn
Turn
Sand
Sand
Sand
Oil
Buff
Let my quality control inspector have it (SWMBO)
Figure out how to remount it and repat the Sand, sand, sand. sand, oil and buff till she is happy.

 

[Whit]

Dick, I wonder why your steps sound so much like mine, especially the last two.

Whit

 

[Jim Carroll]

The turning part is the easy bit , it is the finishing part that takes the longest. The more care you can take here the better the result, and do not jump grades of sandpaper, it only makes getting out the last lot of scratches harder.
Yes the boss is the best critic, they have a better feel for a finish than we mere mortals have.
Take note next time they are shopping , if they like the look of somthing then they will touch it if it feels good then they will try it on if not then they move on. It is the same with your turnings if they like the look of them they will touch it, if it feels good then they will pick it up and give it closer examination. They also have a better eye for form , tell her to be critical , if the shape is not right find out where it needs improving.