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Title: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: Sir-diealot on May 04, 2019, 08:05:57 PM
Stopped at Lowes today and picked this up for sealing the pot I am putting together, did I get the right stuff?
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff?
Post by: outdoors on May 04, 2019, 09:40:03 PM
Yes you did
There's a spray also  probably easier to use
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff?
Post by: Sir-diealot on May 04, 2019, 09:50:54 PM
Quote from: outdoors on May 04, 2019, 09:40:03 PM
Yes you did
There's a spray also  probably easier to use
Okay thanks, I bought some pain brushes as well. Will be done in time to go hunting next weekend.
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: Sir-diealot on May 08, 2019, 01:32:57 PM
I finished putting on the polyurethane and then noticed it said to sand after 3 hrs. with 220 grit sandpaper. I do not have any 220 grit, I have 60, 80 and 120 grit. Now I can order some and have it here by Friday but will that be to late? Does it even matter if I sand it? Thanks for any help
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: gergg on May 08, 2019, 03:18:59 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 08, 2019, 01:32:57 PM
I finished putting on the polyurethane and then noticed it said to sand after 3 hrs. with 220 grit sandpaper. I do not have any 220 grit, I have 60, 80 and 120 grit. Now I can order some and have it here by Friday but will that be to late? Does it even matter if I sand it? Thanks for any help
Sanding is required for adhesion purposes on additional coats. 120 is pretty rough, will leave deep grooves that won't look good under the next coat. If you are not needing another coat then sanding is not needed. If you do need another coat and sanding is necessary, do so very lightly, clean well and apply the next coat....rinse and repeat as needed. If you are not too worried about how it looks use the 120 grit.
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: Sir-diealot on May 08, 2019, 03:30:18 PM
Quote from: gergg on May 08, 2019, 03:18:59 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 08, 2019, 01:32:57 PM
I finished putting on the polyurethane and then noticed it said to sand after 3 hrs. with 220 grit sandpaper. I do not have any 220 grit, I have 60, 80 and 120 grit. Now I can order some and have it here by Friday but will that be to late? Does it even matter if I sand it? Thanks for any help
Sanding is required for adhesion purposes on additional coats. 120 is pretty rough, will leave deep grooves that won't look good under the next coat. If you are not needing another coat then sanding is not needed. If you do need another coat and sanding is necessary, do so very lightly, clean well and apply the next coat....rinse and repeat as needed. If you are not too worried about how it looks use the 120 grit.
Okay, looks like I will not get to use on Saturday but maybe on Sunday. I will order the sandpaper on Amazon and have it delivered. Waiting to said will not be a problem though right?
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: paboxcall on May 08, 2019, 03:34:07 PM
I made a few pots over the years for friends and family, only gave them one coat and no sanding. I wouldn't worry about it.
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: Sir-diealot on May 08, 2019, 03:37:08 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on May 08, 2019, 03:34:07 PM
I made a few pots over the years for friends and family, only gave them one coat and no sanding. I wouldn't worry about it.
Okay, thanks.
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: gergg on May 08, 2019, 09:20:00 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 08, 2019, 03:30:18 PM
Quote from: gergg on May 08, 2019, 03:18:59 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 08, 2019, 01:32:57 PM
I finished putting on the polyurethane and then noticed it said to sand after 3 hrs. with 220 grit sandpaper. I do not have any 220 grit, I have 60, 80 and 120 grit. Now I can order some and have it here by Friday but will that be to late? Does it even matter if I sand it? Thanks for any help
Sanding is required for adhesion purposes on additional coats. 120 is pretty rough, will leave deep grooves that won't look good under the next coat. If you are not needing another coat then sanding is not needed. If you do need another coat and sanding is necessary, do so very lightly, clean well and apply the next coat....rinse and repeat as needed. If you are not too worried about how it looks use the 120 grit.
Okay, looks like I will not get to use on Saturday but maybe on Sunday. I will order the sandpaper on Amazon and have it delivered. Waiting to said will not be a problem though right?
No, you can wait to sand, no worries there. You can get a few sheets of 220 from Home Depot/Lowes/etc.
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: West Augusta on May 13, 2019, 09:38:51 PM
I apply the same stuff with a paper towel and sand with a green scotch brite pad between coats.
Remember Tack cloth is your friend.   Keeps the dust from ruining your finish.
Title: Re: Did I get the right stuff? New Question
Post by: Sir-diealot on May 13, 2019, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: West Augusta on May 13, 2019, 09:38:51 PM
I apply the same stuff with a paper towel and sand with a green scotch brite pad between coats.
Remember Tack cloth is your friend.   Keeps the dust from ruining your finish.
Thank you for the advise, I had never heard of Tack Cloth before but I went and added it to my Amazon list for call making stuff.
Oh I have finished the call, here is a link to it. http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,91379.0/topicseen.html