Pot call finishes and techniques?

[Longbeardfever4ever]

Once I'm outta this sling I plan on turning some pots.  I'm looking for a finish for a wood like walnut that dries quickly and seals.  I'm really considering 5+ coats of shellac because of how fast it dries. Plus it dries hard and seals. But is there risk of moisture/deet damage to shellac? Is tung oil a better option? Thanks!

Mike

[JELLYHEAD]

Paint, Lacquer, Matte Clear, 1qt., Each

Part Number: SHW-BSP307 More Detail ...

Estimated Ship Date: 1/30/2012
summit racing, dry's real fast. 

[woodwzrd]

For what it is worth I have seen some different finishes tested for the purpose of finishing calls. CA is by far the most durable but very difficult to do on a pot. Lacquer, poly, shellac, and tung oil are all ok but just ok. They all suffer some degree of deterioration form insect repelant and repeated moisture contact. Deet will almost melt lacquer of a call.

The next best option to CA according to the test I saw and in my experience is Tru Oil gun stock finish. It dries in an hour or two and builds quite nicely.

[Basser69]

I do not make pots but on my trumpets I have been using polycrylic made by minwax. 3-5 coats and rock hard. No idea what deet or something like that will do to it. CA has felt me fits trying to figure it out

[VanHelden Game Calls]

Just make some samples and test.  There are alot of choices.


As a wise callmaker has told me over and over.  No such thing as a fast, easy, durable, economical finish.  Its a balance and you must decide which of these qualities is most important to you.

[smurf]

Just make some samples and test.  There are alot of choices.


As a wise callmaker has told me over and over.  No such thing as a fast, easy, durable, economical finish.  Its a balance and you must decide which of these qualities is most important to you.

very well said.

[TarheelTurk]

Just make some samples and test.  There are alot of choices.


As a wise callmaker has told me over and over.  No such thing as a fast, easy, durable, economical finish.  Its a balance and you must decide which of these qualities is most important to you.

X3, I have found out, thru trail an error I like the finish Tru Oil produces. When I/we sell a call I put an instruction sheet w/ the caller warning against deet and sunscreens, along w/ leaving a caller in the heat and its affect on the calls finish for the customer. Had that advice given to me by a callmaker some where along the way. Jus passing that along.