Woodworker's Journal 2004-28-4, страница 52
Burn dark detail lines for decoration on light-colored woods like maple just by running a piece of ccpper wire against a small V-cut on the the spindle. Fticl'un quickly generates enough neai to do the job. The larger the wire diameter, tne wide: the bum. Be careful inough: the Hire gets really hot. I made up a handle for mine tc. save my fingers — Steve Blink scratching. It works best on spindles, but RR CAREFUI.as the heat this generates can burn an unprotected hanc in a New York minute! A leather glove is a good idea (see photo, facing page). Waxes and Oils There are a LOT of finishes in this category, from the oI:l standby beeswax & mineral oil (food safe), to exotic 'polymerizing oils' and old favorites like Watco* or linseed oil. 1 just apply a good coating on the work, and then buff it up under power by applying a soft dry rag to the surface at medium speed. When using polyurethane oils (which are a thinned varnish of sorts) you will want to build several coats by waiting the designated drying time. You can apply these finishes directly to the wood without sealing, but they will soak in at first, especially on softer woods. The oils will penetrate, and when they "set up" will act as their own sea er for successive coats. You can speed things up a jit by burnishing the surface with a soft rag under power, generating a little heat at Lie same time. Be careful not to let the pad catch on a suddenly sticky surface. A little-linseed oil on the rag can help here. You can also wet sand (with the lathe stopped!) very fine surfaces with the oil on them. Then buff off excess. Waxing can help to protect these oil finishes. Apply wax by hand (paste) or at low speed under power, and buff with soft cloth or lambswool. Remember waxes are a soft finish that will have to be periodically renewed. Woodtnming continues on page 86... MOVING YOUR MACHINES CAN BE A REAL DRAG. LITERALLY! I ityring machines around yoi r workshop; is h i J on die mathinc, nor (o nxntinn your back. The HTC-2000 adjustable mobile base is the solution. Jsesy foot action, 400 lb. capadty, exfl.titt* frtti. 1?' x I?" to 36" :< M5" or 20" x 52* rc.tnnRular, Stop dragging and start rolling today! t fe Vol youi nearest dcutct mul FREE catalog, V. call roll free 1-800-624-2027 » IIUIMK lor WW (Crcle No. 36 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form) I V'-odworker's Jou rnal A ugust 2004 (Ctr&e No Won PHUDUCT iNf-OHMAllUN tarn) 85 MY Wax.... BRIWAX YOUR PnO'JKcrs DESERVE ASK MtOI'l OUII »J'»XIA1. OmitS Tm<: finest Finish in Tub: Woiuj>! BRIWAX can l:e used ns n convenient one-step finishing process to tnake all your projects look their best. Once you <tia.:ovcr the BRIWAX difference you will Join countless other professionals who declare "My Wax... BRIWAX". /'«•»/«•</ f<It • P'umtturv • Ctibinotn • Flortr/nff • /'anclhig \iul Mm*- A Natural Blend of Carnnuhn Wax a nr/ Beeswax Introducing our newest colors BufltioPIno AJibony.! Call For A I'rce Snhiplo BRIWAX www.bi.'iwiix.ium of CHIIi 1-800-3BFIWAX AVAILABLE IN CLEAR & 7 SHADES |
