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Problems with grain turning oak pens - any advice?
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MrJoshua
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Yeah I've got a set of transfer punches. I can try seeing if one of the thinnest will fit through the twist section in place of the ink cartridge.
Don't worry Phil, I haven't diluted anything yet but when you said to dilute the sealer what did you mean with? Acetone or something? I sort of assumed you must have meant water as my mind defaulted to the act of diluting PVA as a sealant.
The sealant I've got is this stuff:
HMG 60ml Sanding Sealer # HMG60S | eBay
Don't worry Phil, I haven't diluted anything yet but when you said to dilute the sealer what did you mean with? Acetone or something? I sort of assumed you must have meant water as my mind defaulted to the act of diluting PVA as a sealant.
The sealant I've got is this stuff:
HMG 60ml Sanding Sealer # HMG60S | eBay
MrJoshua
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Or is it a cellulose thinner of some sort I need? Has that kind of smell to it.
I don't know that particular sealer. My preferred sealer is Chestnut Acrylic sanding sealer as Woody mentioned. Its probably the most popular sealer amongst turners because the drying time is seconds. It needs a cellulose thinners which Chestnut also make, and the answer is 2 parts sealer to 1 part thinners as I said in my first post. I'm guessing your existing sealer is cellulose based as well. I think Dan Smith keeps the Chestnut stuff if you need some.
MrJoshua
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Ok thanks Phil
Will see if I can get some of that, then I know I won't be having issues with the stuff I'm using since mine is a bit of an unknown as it were.
Will see if I can get some of that, then I know I won't be having issues with the stuff I'm using since mine is a bit of an unknown as it were.
MrJoshua
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I'm assuming this is the correct one as it's acrylic, but says water based rather than celly based:
Chestnut Acrylic Sanding Sealer 500ml or 1 Litre or 400ml Aerosol | eBay
It says drying time 20 minutes, but I presume in its neat form rather than diluted which must be quicker I suppose.
But their cellulose thinners state that they're for the cellulose version of the sanding sealer, ie this:
Chestnut Cellulose Sanding Sealer 500ml or 1 Litre or 400ml Aerosol | eBay
So wouldn't the you use cellulose and for cellulose thinners, but water for the water based acrylic sealer? Sorry - not questioning your knowledge, just seems to make more sense that way round.
I've used cellulose paints & thinners and stuff plenty of times so I'm used to those, but not so much water based stuff but if they also use cellulose thinners that's fine obviously.
Chestnut Acrylic Sanding Sealer 500ml or 1 Litre or 400ml Aerosol | eBay
It says drying time 20 minutes, but I presume in its neat form rather than diluted which must be quicker I suppose.
But their cellulose thinners state that they're for the cellulose version of the sanding sealer, ie this:
Chestnut Cellulose Sanding Sealer 500ml or 1 Litre or 400ml Aerosol | eBay
So wouldn't the you use cellulose and for cellulose thinners, but water for the water based acrylic sealer? Sorry - not questioning your knowledge, just seems to make more sense that way round.
I've used cellulose paints & thinners and stuff plenty of times so I'm used to those, but not so much water based stuff but if they also use cellulose thinners that's fine obviously.
Penpal
Grand Master
With Slimline pens a greater oportunity is obtained using Streamline centre bands that allow for larger pens with this kit. Timberbits.com has them in various colours very cheaply.
Peter.
Apologies Jim - I meant cellulose. God knows why I said acrylic, probably because we were talking about diluting with water.
Yes, cellulose sanding sealer and cellulose thinners.
Cellulose Sanding Sealer 500ml – Taylors Mirfield
Yes, cellulose sanding sealer and cellulose thinners.
Cellulose Sanding Sealer 500ml – Taylors Mirfield
MrJoshua
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That's ok mate - just wanted to make sure I wasn't being really dense there! Thanks for confirming.
I like the idea of using other centre bands to mix & match etc and vary what sizes suit the bands when turning, but for these 5 the guy just wants them straight and slim at least.
Might get some of those though, thanks for the heads up Peter.
I finally managed to buy a laser module that's suitable for doing engraving so once I get that I need to make/get a suitable heatsink and power supply, then I can lash it on my mill/cnc machine and do laser engraving on wood products. Huzzah!
I like the idea of using other centre bands to mix & match etc and vary what sizes suit the bands when turning, but for these 5 the guy just wants them straight and slim at least.
Might get some of those though, thanks for the heads up Peter.
I finally managed to buy a laser module that's suitable for doing engraving so once I get that I need to make/get a suitable heatsink and power supply, then I can lash it on my mill/cnc machine and do laser engraving on wood products. Huzzah!