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  1. 17th October 2006, 12:58 PM #1
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    Hello,
    I just started turning bowls but have been making pens since March 2006. I like the CA finish even for bowls but I do get small "CA lines" in the finish. I use Triple E and Shellawax after the CA just like I do for my pens.

    I am looking for some tips that will keep me from getting the "CA lines" in my finish as I do like CA; however, I am open to some other ideas for finishes. I apply the CA with a paper towel and a piece of plastic between my fingers and the paper towel. I tried the shellawax paste but was not very impressed.

    The drying time is also a problem for bowls, but I have mixed Thin and Thick CA at a 4/6 ratio and this has extended my drying time on them so I think that I have or can "lick" this problem.

    Does anyone have any ideas (probably a stupid question) on how I can get rid of the CA lines or short of that have some ideas for other finishes that will give me a similar look. Please advise.

    What are your favorite finishes and why?
    Thank you,
    Jay
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    how I can get rid of the CA lines or short of that have some ideas for other finishes that will give me a similar look. Please advise.

    What are your favorite finishes and why?
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    Jay,

    I guess first of all there are no stupid questions. I don't use CA for finishing.But I can offer some help with Shellawax. The success of Shellawax is in the fine finish you get before applying it. Generally I run thru the grades 80,120,150,240 and so on down to around 600. Then use EEE polishing compound. This should bring up a fine shiny finish to the timber, then apply the Shellawax.
    Failing that go to the info section of the UBeaut site for all the info you need for a successful use of their products
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    Thanks. I'll give them a look and see if they can help me.
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