Shaft sealer? where to buy?
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Chris Hightower or cue components both have a smaller shaft sealer. There are others just google it.
Me likes Chris's sealer. I have tried a couple of others including Zinser Bullseye because I can buy that locally. Not bad but I prefer Chris's over all.
Minski, I have been using his sealer to shine up my wraps since I started using it.
I just had a thought one day, since it works so well on a shaft, why not give it a whirl on a wrap. If I do an over all maintenance for someone that includes a wrap clean, I will ask how they like the feel of the wrap. If they say they like it smooth, they get the sealer.
Lasts for quite some time too.
Minski, I have been using his sealer to shine up my wraps since I started using it.
I just had a thought one day, since it works so well on a shaft, why not give it a whirl on a wrap. If I do an over all maintenance for someone that includes a wrap clean, I will ask how they like the feel of the wrap. If they say they like it smooth, they get the sealer.
Lasts for quite some time too.
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I use shellac thinned with denatured alcohol synthetic wax. From my understanding most wood sealers
like shellac or lacquer is thinned 50% shellac/ denatured alcohol, lacquer/lacquer thinner.
MMike
I use shellac thinned with denatured alcohol synthetic wax. From my understanding most wood sealers
like shellac or lacquer is thinned 50% shellac/ denatured alcohol, lacquer/lacquer thinner.
MMike
. Tommy D.Lowes no longer sells Deft products. I had to order on line...JER
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I think shellac is the worst thing you can use on a shaft. It yellows, is sticky and does not produce the glide effect (too much resistance) we need to stroke a shaft. I tried everything imaginable and shellac for me is at the very bottom of the list. In fact, I removed it from the list as it is just not an option.
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I am using Clear shellac to seal the shaft , I have never heard of anyone thinking any wood sealer is not sticky ?
I use polymer synthetic car wax over the shellac to make it slick.
Most carnauba waxes have a yellow tint to. In reality everything will change the wood color. chalk, the oil on your hands, sunlight . Name anything that will not. Lacquer yellows after so many years too.
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There is one thing that can be said for shellac, If you don't like it you can take a damp cloth soaked in denatured alcohol and rub it right off. NO HARM DONE.
Most cue repairman and cue makers have different ways of doing the same thing.
And Not here to split hairs.
My shafts are not sticky and shellac and wax is all I have used on them for a decade.
And they are not overly yellow.
MMike
I am using Clear shellac to seal the shaft , I have never heard of anyone thinking any wood sealer is not sticky ?
I use polymer synthetic car wax over the shellac to make it slick.
Most carnauba waxes have a yellow tint to. In reality everything will change the wood color. chalk, the oil on your hands, sunlight . Name anything that will not. Lacquer yellows after so many years too.
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There is one thing that can be said for shellac, If you don't like it you can take a damp cloth soaked in denatured alcohol and rub it right off. NO HARM DONE.
Most cue repairman and cue makers have different ways of doing the same thing.
And Not here to split hairs.
My shafts are not sticky and shellac and wax is all I have used on them for a decade.
And they are not overly yellow.
MMike
A thin layer of CA glue before sanding and wax also works. I like super blond shellac as well but is not quite as clear as CA.
how long does this take to dry???? after this, is it just a light sand then wax or just right to the wax? deft is what i have now and cant figure it out what i am missing here lol
I dry it with a heat gun..... about 1 minute.......
Kim
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behlen woodturners fisish is the best,works great on putting a finish on linen wraps also.
behlen woodturners fisish is the best,works great on putting a finish on linen wraps also.
I used a woodturning sealer called Turner's Magic for years. The friction from burnishing the wood with leather or whatever and letting it get warm dries it.
The stuff I use now is WATER clear when applied,but looks like breast milk in the bottle,LOL. I start at the tip end,and make 3 passes.
By the time I pull that next Viva off the roll,it's totally dry. I take a couple of swipes with fresh 1000 to knock off high spots in the sealer,then buff it and wax.
I'm quite fond of giving it a final inspection and handing it back to the customer and see their facial expression change
. Tommy D.
The stuff I use now is WATER clear when applied,but looks like breast milk in the bottle,LOL. I start at the tip end,and make 3 passes.
By the time I pull that next Viva off the roll,it's totally dry. I take a couple of swipes with fresh 1000 to knock off high spots in the sealer,then buff it and wax.
I'm quite fond of giving it a final inspection and handing it back to the customer and see their facial expression change
. Tommy D.
http://http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Parks-1-gal-Water-Base-Sanding-Sealer-258687/202521769?N=bme%2FNtk-All%2FNtt-parks%3FNao%3D24%26Ntx%3Dmode%20matchall%26NCNI-5#.UpBFC8RJOAg
Here is what i use the parks pro sealer and the clear . used on hardwood floor restore for years
Here is what i use the parks pro sealer and the clear . used on hardwood floor restore for years
Home depot here didn't have anything but the Minwax and this tonight when my wife went to pick up supplies for me. Since I haven't opened it yet and can return it I thought I would put the feelers out first. Does anyone else have an opinion on how this product works? It is the waterbase Parks Pro Sealer by Rustoleum....I'm kind of concerned about using a water base sealer on shafts and open wood. The other concern I have is the 1hour dry time.
