Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Deft liquid as finish.
Phil Axtell
>Hi all,
Can anyone tell me how to apply liquid Deft to small turnings? I saw it here or somewhere some time ago and can't remember how to apply it.
I've been using spray cans and that seems very wasteful and inefficient, although I get an excellent finish after about eight coats.
Thanks very much,
Phil Axtell
Space Coast Woodturners
Central Florida Woodturners
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Re: Deft liquid as finish.
Joe Herrmann
>I just apply it liberally with a brush, wait about 3-5 minutes and wipe it off with either paper towels or toilet paper.
Joe
Re: Deft liquid as finish.
John Lucas
>Phil
I mix up a batch using Deft Clear Lacquer and lacquer thinner. I mix them 50/50 and then apply it with a paper towel with the lathe off. I wait just long enough for it to dry to the point that it won't sling off and then buff it with another paper towel. Bounty towels seem to work the best. Some woods take several layers and some just one or two.
Re: Deft liquid as finish.
Rob Ceraso
>In one of Russ's articles on finishing, he gives a formula for a deft based friction polish - equal parts of deft gloss lacquer, lacquer thinner and boiled linseed oil.
I tried this mixture on a segmented vase of purpleheart, walnut, and maple and got more of a satin finish.
Russ Fairfield's Articles *LINK*
Fred in NC
>Can be found in the left menu. Here is a link:
Russ Corner
Re: Deft liquid as finish.
Janice Manuel
>I use an airbrush.....thin the Deft about 1/3 with acetone.....dries fast, very few runs because the acetone evaporates so fast.
For finishing anything small, an airbrush is hard to beat.
Re: Deft liquid as finish.
Phil Axtell
>Hi again all,
Thanks so much for all your responses. I will give them all a try and see how they work.
Phil Axtell
