Search:

Type: Posts; User: Charles Neil; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Keep it simple, If it will go thru a medium mesh...

    Keep it simple, If it will go thru a medium mesh strainer about as fast as you can pour it in , your good to go.

    I use GF High Performance all the time and an Apollo 1050VR. with a 1.5...
  2. Replies
    26
    Views
    6,617

    Shellac can be slightly acidic, it can eat thru...

    Shellac can be slightly acidic, it can eat thru an unlined metal can, or if the lining gets scratched, the best way to store shellac is in glass containers, it doesnt happen often and takes a good...
  3. Replies
    11
    Views
    2,345

    issues or questions, ...

    issues or questions, charles@charlesneilwoodworking.com
  4. odds are its the thinner, alot of this new...

    odds are its the thinner, alot of this new "green" stuff just doesnt have the strength the older versions had. If its gooey , its because the thinner isnt strong enough to fully dissolve it, or the...
  5. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,691

    Cutting the pressure ,I don't think will help ,...

    Cutting the pressure ,I don't think will help , perhaps if your using a thin shellac or solvent product.. If your using water base the 5500's pressure just is adequate .. I fear reducing it , you...
  6. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,691

    To check viscosity ,I keep it simple , if it will...

    To check viscosity ,I keep it simple , if it will pass thru a med mesh strainer about as fast as you pour it in your good to go. You might try thining it a little .

    I agree, about the pressure...
  7. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,691

    Don, I suspect your tip is dirty or the holes...

    Don,

    I suspect your tip is dirty or the holes on the air cap are clogged some, make sure they are clean.. Often the needle /and fluid nozzle can have some dried finish arount the tip. You may also...
  8. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,229

    I have never had the "too fast " drying issue, I...

    I have never had the "too fast " drying issue, I use Aqua Coat , works pretty well.
  9. Replies
    10
    Views
    8,763

    Some of the Ace Hardware still have Deft, I also...

    Some of the Ace Hardware still have Deft, I also found, ordered and got Deft thru the " Do it Best 'hardware stores and confirmed they will continue to carry it. You can go on their website and...
  10. Wipe it with a thin wipe of denatured alcohol,...

    Wipe it with a thin wipe of denatured alcohol, then light it, Yep set it on fire .. the alcohol will burn above the surface and burn off very quickly, and the ring will be gone. Just a light wipe ,...
  11. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,190

    Larry, you were smart not to mix them the 6000 is...

    Larry, you were smart not to mix them the 6000 is a acrylic finish and the 8000 is a conversion varnish, 2 different animals .
  12. Replies
    28
    Views
    10,064

    Well obviously I like Stumpy. I agree he has...

    Well obviously I like Stumpy. I agree he has quite an imagination , both in his humor but more so in his Woodworking and clever inventions.
    It is obvious he takes the woodworking information he...
  13. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,094

    hey, Dave , I got a few more, (23 total) Just...

    hey, Dave , I got a few more, (23 total) Just never got the concept of changing bits,, :D , I bad I know, The kids always wanted to get me something woodworking related for Christmas and they knew...
  14. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,094

    Swamp Art Good use of scraps

    This is a slab table I built , and thought you might get a kick out of it, the "stumps " are all scrap
    http://intheworkshop.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/stump-table-aka-swamp-art/
  15. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,015

    the 5500 is about as far down the chain as you...

    the 5500 is about as far down the chain as you want to go, the others just dont have it, especially with water base products
  16. Replies
    1
    Views
    774

    if its enamel, lacquer can lift it, meaning make...

    if its enamel, lacquer can lift it, meaning make it crinkle up like a prune , not a good idea.
  17. Brad , any oil or solvent will somewhat blotch...

    Brad , any oil or solvent will somewhat blotch cherry, its a reaction with the solvents more than the oil/solvent actually adding color.What happens is the oil migrates into the softer parts of the...
  18. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,338

    get some Mirka Abralon, its a fine sanding pad,...

    get some Mirka Abralon, its a fine sanding pad, 2000 will give you a satin, 3000 will give you a semi gloss and 4000 a gloss.The flat lacquer has alot of fumed silica as a flattner, but by rubbing it...
  19. Replies
    5
    Views
    2,710

    https://www.thefinishingstore.com/latest-article-f...

    https://www.thefinishingstore.com/latest-article-from-charles-neil/
  20. David, I also have the HF gravity fed guns, they...

    David, I also have the HF gravity fed guns, they do well, if you get a good one, its kind of a catch 22 on that , I bought 4 , for classes and to use with dyes and stains, 3 did well , 1 not so well.
  21. Earlex 5500 is as far down the food chain as you...

    Earlex 5500 is as far down the food chain as you want to go, unless you have compressed air. the others are cheap, and perform the same, many are turned off from spraying and in most cases its a...
  22. The issue isn't the clarity of the oil , just...

    The issue isn't the clarity of the oil , just tested 25 oils for this very thing , on some cherry. Some like Waterlox , Rockhard , Tried and True , had a amber color on glass . Most were clear. When...
  23. get some Naphtha, ( charcoal fluid, zippo lighter...

    get some Naphtha, ( charcoal fluid, zippo lighter fluid) and give it a good cleaning, wipe on wet, then clean cloth off, repeat. The finish should dry, I suspect the finish is nitrocellous lacquer,...
  24. Richard , hate to dissapoint, but it IS oil...

    Richard , hate to dissapoint, but it IS oil modified
  25. Replies
    5
    Views
    5,908

    david , spraying horizontal is always easier, the...

    david , spraying horizontal is always easier, the key to verticle is to simply apply lighter coats ..i often will spray a coat let it set for a few min until it starts to "tack up" , then apply...
Results 1 to 25 of 40
Page 1 of 2 1 2