Finishing be like...

[Rennie Heuer]

Finishing is like the end of an Agatha Christie novel. Its when all the dents, defects, glue spots and scratches that have been eluding you throughout the project are finally revealed.

 

[Toni Ciuraneta]

I know what you're talking about, but along the years I've found that if you can see them or even barely see them prior to finishing they will not be hidden when you apply the finish. So for my twisted table, I spent a lot of time, and I mean A LOT, sanding, checking, and sanding again. There are no shortcuts, no easy ways out. And even then you'll miss some of them which are waiting to appear when you apply the finish.

 

[bill kaminski]

how true

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

On turned pieces, I seem to always discover my 80 grit scratches about the time I get to the 320 or 400 grit sandpaper. If I had a dollar for every time that's happened to me, I'd be a thousandaire.

 

[glenn bradley]

Like eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise . . . the advice to use a raking light and mineral spirits is a known truth that we just can't seem to make ourselves do .

 

[Rennie Heuer]

Like eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise . . . the advice to use a raking light and mineral spirits is a known truth that we just can't seem to make ourselves do .

Even so, some always defy detection.

 

[Dave Hawksford]

There's nothing ever perfect.
Only let's you know your practicing gets you closer.

 

[Ryan Mooney]

On turned pieces, I seem to always discover my 80 grit scratches about the time I get to the 320 or 400 grit sandpaper

Even worse is when you discover a "wave" or divot in what looked like a smooth curve

 

[glenn bradley]

Even so, some always defy detection.

I am in agreement there. Hope that didn't come off like I was saying you were negligent. I too have been surprised even after being very diligent. Just when you thought you knew how the book was going to end . . . .

 

[larry merlau]

another thing is to mark anything you see, when yu see it and come back to it before finishing

 

[Rennie Heuer]

another thing is to mark anything you see, when yu see it and come back to it before finishing

Sound advice.

 

[Dave Hawksford]

1.Before I start any project I
See it as a finished piece and know my steps.
2. "Slow down, your moving to fast, got to make the morning last now"
3. Touch is your favorite friend when wanting a smooth finish.
A finished piece is only as good as your prep.
My finishers are tought these 3 steps and I remind them often.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

1.Before I start any project I
See it as a finished piece and know my steps.
2. "Slow down, your moving to fast, got to make the morning last now"
3. Touch is your favorite friend when wanting a smooth finish.
A finished piece is only as good as your prep.
My finishers are tought these 3 steps and I remind them often.

With your permission I may print this out and hang it next to my “what would Glenn do” sign.