I see several videos on U-Tube where the turner is sanding with wax. What are the pros and cons of this method?
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Sanding using wax
- Thread starter cwearing
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Well, I don't know. The main idea of adding a lubricant like that is to ease sanding and loading of your abrasives. I would think that most waxes can load up your abrasives, and water, soapy water, and oils are more common.
robo hippy
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john lucas
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wax helps lubricate and lets the sandpaper cut better. It does load up. I don't do it like i used to but i used to sand the interior of my boxes and use that as a final finish as well. Very fast and effective. I'll be interested to hear from others who use this because it's been a long while since i did it.
I use this method, but only on African Blackwood which, for me, limits it to finials and such.
One of the turners uses this method to reduce the airborne particulates from sanding.
I have seen this method and believe it is if you are wanting to sand and finish in one motion especially if a wax/oil finish is desired result. My reason for that statement is if you use wax and impregnate the wood with the wax/oil solution, you will not be able to use other finishes over it such as lac or poly as they will not adhere due to the wax.
I use alot of lac finishes and seal the wood then wet sand with mineral spirits to minimize the grain raise. this has worked well for me.
Thanks
I use alot of lac finishes and seal the wood then wet sand with mineral spirits to minimize the grain raise. this has worked well for me.
Thanks
Makes sense. The turner I referred to uses the wax/oil combination from sanding to final finish.
I find it useful for 220- 320 grit and up, on dense tropical hardwoods. Also on other woods after a sealing coat.
Years ago I remember Ray Key recommending it to cut down on checking because it reduces friction and hence heat.
Bob Howell
Years ago I remember Ray Key recommending it to cut down on checking because it reduces friction and hence heat.
Bob Howell