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My wife asked me to make a "Point Turner" for her (see photo). This item is used to steam/iron a collar point, etc. I made her a couple out of hard maple and walnut scraps.
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Question is....What finish can I use that will not bleed or be affected by a steam iron's heat and moisture? Apparently she doesn't want the finish to bleed into the fabric (picky, picky woman). I was thinking Waterlox because I really like using it as a wipe-on. I am, as always, open to all suggestions.
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leave it as is. not sure how well waterlox or any other finish will stand up to the heat and possible steam from ironing.
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David,
Thanks for replying, I agree with your thoughts, was just wondering if anyone had any actual experience with this situation. I think I'll just go ahead and "burnish" the surfaces with MicroMesh.
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Most film forming finishes will fail at around 200°F an iron gets a lot hotter than that. NO FINISH
Hard maple was an excellent choice of wood.
Scott
Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.
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