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So having solved the shearing wood screw problem, I am on to the next dilemma! My Australian Red Mallee winged bowl turned out fairly well, but I am having trouble finishing it. After sanding, I sealed it with shellac (Zinsser Seal Coat), scuffed it lightly with 0000 steel wool, (it looked fine at this stage) and then Beall buffed it. At that point I am getting waxy streaky bits on the surface, which I can't seem to buff out. I have a theory ... since the shellac sits on the surface of the wood, unlike oil, and since these burls are so HARD (they get quite hot when sanding), I think the high speed buffing is generating heat that is melting the shellac film, which leads to the ugliness I am seeing. So ...
a. Does my theory make any sense? What is causing the gummy streaky bits during buffing (Yes I am being very careful not to overload the buffing wheels with compound or wax)
b. How you you guys and gals finish your aussie burls?
Thanks
David
a. Does my theory make any sense? What is causing the gummy streaky bits during buffing (Yes I am being very careful not to overload the buffing wheels with compound or wax)
b. How you you guys and gals finish your aussie burls?
Thanks
David