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jttheclockman

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I seen this on another forum this morning. I never seen this type finish. So I thought I would search out the chemists here and see if they can explain what this is all about. Many questions come up when watching. First and foremost safety. What is the product used to melt and is it giving an off gas that is safe? next is durability. Can it be applied to our pen world and if so can it be buffed to a high sheen.? How long does it last? You get the picture as to the questions we as pen turners would like to know. Has anyone ever seen this before and have you ever tried it. As I said if someone can break down into laymans terms what we are watching. Thanks.
 
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I'm thinking this is what he was using John. I use to use this stuff to mix a little with oil based paint to help smooth out brush strokes while drying.

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I've seen this before, but I don't remember where. (It's an age thing.).

Not sure what the solvent he used is called in other parts of the world, but I think the demo that I saw used acetone as the solvent. Other solves will work, including gasoline. And one reference that I found mentioned using limonene (ie, orange oil solvent). The resulting liquid can be used as a finish, but possibly also as an adhesive.

Frankly, I don't think this is something that I would try. I don't mind using acetone in small quantities as a solvent, but the stuff is very flamable and the idea of having an open container with any volume of it is a bit scary. And in my mind, I associate styrene plastic with 'cheap' - not something that I would want as a finish on an item that I have put a lot of work into.
 
monophoto said:
I've seen this before, but I don't remember where. (It's an age thing.).

Not sure what the solvent he used is called in other parts of the world, but I think the demo that I saw used acetone as the solvent. Other solves will work, including gasoline. And one reference that I found mentioned using limonene (ie, orange oil solvent). The resulting liquid can be used as a finish, but possibly also as an adhesive.

Frankly, I don't think this is something that I would try. I don't mind using acetone in small quantities as a solvent, but the stuff is very flamable and the idea of having an open container with any volume of it is a bit scary. And in my mind, I associate styrene plastic with 'cheap' - not something that I would want as a finish on an item that I have put a lot of work into.
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Xylene is much safer to use than acetone. We used it alot back in my painting days.
 
bsshog40 said:
I'm thinking this is what he was using John. I use to use this stuff to mix a little with oil based paint to help smooth out brush strokes while drying.

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If you are looking for something for latex paint, I highly recommend Floetrol by Flood. Great stuff to thin paint and extend wet times as well as gets rid of brush strokes. I use it all the time when painting the shed and other outdoor projects.
 
Thanks John for posting this. I have been looking for a coating for some wood router jigs I am making. This looks promising. I sure have enough styrofoam around,
 
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