Not happy....

[Midnight_Turner]

So I had a stressful weekend - all day wedding with three kids all under 5, and 6 hours to get there....all I wanted was a stress free evening and what do I get? More hassle and pain. Was doing a pen that split on me, then I can't seem to finish a pen properly at all tonight and I'm just really fed up....my ca finish is all to cock - obviously I've already posted on that one but this is just me sounding off about what a crap evening I've had in the shed - no one to blame but me I guess! Tried to finish a Purple Heart and a beech but both coming up blotchy. Is there an easier finish out there? What's this aerosole lacquer I've been hearing about?


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[edlea]

Persevere Miles it happens that way. best come out of the shed make a brew and a bacon butty Try again tomorrow.

 

[Penpal]

I have those days mostly I buy new CA and all is well.

Peter.

 

[fortress]

perhaps your were tired after your trip and didn't have your mind right. Anyway, things can only get better, chin up old chap.

 

[wm460]

Just remember tomorrow is a new day.

 

[Woody]

Bloody CA orible stuff point blank refuse to use it plenty of other finishes out there that were designed for the job that dont pong or make yer eyes sting and water I use this spray lacquer on some bowls but outside never in the workshop 2 x Simoniz Large Clear Lacquer Acrylic Gloss Aerosol Spray Paint 500ml SIMP22D | eBay

 

[Bill Mooney]

As Woody says. Acrylic gloss lacquer put on in light coats. I then buff on a mop with white diamond & manner a wax.

 

[bigbob]

Try as Woody suggested with the Acrylic or get new ca I use thin ca for finishing on pens 3 coats a time building up to 9 coats total and it is only a £1 for three wee pots from the pound shops. Here is a video I have posted before and it is not the only way to finish pens but it works for me and I love the video as it is a load of old guys who like each others company as we say in Scotland the craik is good:-

C A Savoy of Capital Area Woodturners on Pen Finishes - YouTube

 

[Penpal]

From the video I will try thin instead of medium CA.

Peter. I normally only use one coat of medium.

Peter.

 

[yorkshireman]

Try EEE and then Shellawax. Nice and simple

 

[Winemaker]

We all get bad days I had one the other week

 

[chas_41_uk]

When I have a stressful or long day I stay away from the shed cos I know I'm not in the right frame of mind to turn
The problem I have had recently is finding time to even get near the shed door, let alone use the lathe

 

[Midnight_Turner]

When I have a stressful or long day I stay away from the shed cos I know I'm not in the right frame of mind to turn
The problem I have had recently is finding time to even get near the shed door, let alone use the lathe

That is me most of the time with a nagging fiancé and three kids lol, so get even more hacked off when I go in there and have a bad night....in London tomorrow with work, then will be back in there Wednesday night with new CA and see how I go from there!!


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[Penpal]

So I had a stressful weekend - all day wedding with three kids all under 5, and 6 hours to get there....all I wanted was a stress free evening and what do I get? More hassle and pain. Was doing a pen that split on me, then I can't seem to finish a pen properly at all tonight and I'm just really fed up....my ca finish is all to cock - obviously I've already posted on that one but this is just me sounding off about what a crap evening I've had in the shed - no one to blame but me I guess! Tried to finish a Purple Heart and a beech but both coming up blotchy. Is there an easier finish out there? What's this aerosole lacquer I've been hearing about?


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I remember stress with five kids under eight we used to go to the drive in theatre. What a challenge. Many years later my dearly beloved mentioned I didnt open and close the car door for her. Can you imagine carrying , leading five kids in and out then in the rain backing up and being doorman. Fast forward eight years SWMBO said I want another baby, my remark was go hit your head on a brick wall cause she was going to Uni and studying Japanese and Spanish etc.

We had our sixth no regrets. So I know about rushing around and free time. All worth it mate.

Peter.