blo ca problems

**mkypenturner** · 30th April 2009, 12:19 AM

am having problems with the ca blo finish have watched the u tube clip . i wax the ends so bushes dont stick do about 10 coats ok looks glossy but tried a 40 coat and it came out great super shiny and when i took it of the bushes a big chunk came off the finish on the blank sorry no pics as turned it all off to start again
troy

**madcraft** · 30th April 2009, 01:53 AM

Troy

Try using cleartape to cover the bushes I got the idea to keep EEE off them and now use it when I do CA

**bdar** · 30th April 2009, 12:31 PM

Use the no mandrel method and finish with out the bushes. Use a 60 degree dead center in the head stock and a 60 degree live center in the tailstock. This will help in the finishing.
Darren

**mkypenturner** · 30th April 2009, 10:09 PM

thanks darren will try that method just gotta find a dead center
troy

**Sawdust Maker** · 30th April 2009, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by mkypenturner

thanks darren will try that method just gotta find a dead center
troy

McJing have them here or here

look under woodturning accessories and turning acc respectively

**timberbits** · 30th April 2009, 11:50 PM

I use to have the same problem.

My fix to the problem was to use a Stanly knife to cut the CA surface between the bushings and the blank. I cut 1 - 2mm back from the blank on the bushings. When you do break the surface, you will see the CA change color over the bushings.

You just apply pressure with the knife and turn the blank by hand.

I have not since experienced this problem since using this method.

The 1 - 2 mm dag is taken off with 240grit sandpaper.

Good luck with your next pen.

Timberbits.

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