Turn between centres with a skew and a digital calliper.
Sand with 320, 400, once in a blue moon 600, stopping the lathe to sand lengthwise for each grit.
A couple three coats of thin CA.
About 10 coats of medium CA.
Sand with 400 just enough to smooth and then #0000 steel wool, also stopping to sand/rub lengthwise.
Gently sand the end on 400 to ensure the CA is even to the tube. Reduces chances of cracking.
Beall three wheel buff. First around the blank. Then 45º to the left and then again to the right. Or if you prefer angled right then left. Finally lengthwise. Clean off the compound between each wheel to avoid contamination of the next wheel with coarse grit.
Assemble and be amazed at how good I am.
Pete
