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Mill marks on Leopardwood?
Started by Disney, April 08, 2017, 06:58:38 PM
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Disney
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Mill marks on Leopardwood?
April 08, 2017, 06:58:38 PM
I've had several issues with this Leopardwood pot when I received it. Now I'm trying to get rid of what looks like mill marks to me. They occur in three places several in a series. Or are these common markings? I've sanded for hours by hand. Should I attach it to a drill? I did that in the beginning and it created a sawdust friction-like glaze. The wood is like formica. No problems with the bottom
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Re: Mill marks on Leopardwood?
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April 08, 2017, 07:01:09 PM
I dont think there are any issues with the bottom.
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April 11, 2017, 09:11:17 AM
Looks like grain tear out to me...it is caused by not sharp enough tools followed by not enough sanding. You would need a higher speed (not too high as it will heat up) with something like 80-100 grit to take it out.
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April 11, 2017, 04:22:28 PM
Thankyou. When I first started this, I tried 80 grit but was told never, ever use grit that coarse. I don't think the person understood what I was going through with it. It came from Shipley's that way. It's really smooth but I think I have to go deeper to get rid of it, which 80 or 100 grit would do. You backed up my instincts. I have it on hold now as I am working on domestic wood pots for special people. Thanks
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