Five Minute Finish for Craft Shows Or Gifts Abrasive Paste Wood Turning

I was ask to show how I use abrasive paste and polish
I use it a lot in my turnings but have not broken it down as well as I do in this video. Sanding is very important prior to using any finish.
This is how I do it and I get a great finish using it.
Others may do it another way and get a great finish as well.
I started with Zinsser Seal Coat before using the abrasive paste.
I only used 1 heavy coat but sometimes I will use many coats of lacquer then the abrasive paste. Mostly on segmented turnings.
I used Acks Abrasive Paste and Acks Polish/Restoring Paste
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Droop Bowl Lathe modifications Lacquer Shellac Friction Polish
Abrasive Paste Polishing Paste Wipe on Poly Black Locust Hollow Form
Multi Axis Square Bowl Siberian Elm Hollow Form
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[@HealthyHearts]

LOVE the Ack's products.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes it really does do a nice job! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gaylegreer9798]

Tom here; Great intel; I've made my own abrasive pastes; one with pumice and one with diatomaceaous (sp?) earth. Beeswax and mineral oil are the carriers. That being said, YOUR bowl came out spectacular!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom. Yes a very easy paste to make. You can make the polish if you leave the grit out

[@GregFawcett]

Wow! Can’t wait to try Ack’s!

[@ThePapa1947]

I use it on most every thing. I like to use it to polish out a lacquer finish as well.

[@nigellee9824]

Just beautiful...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nigel!

[@gaowoodlab]

Nice finishing, 👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gao. Hope you have a great new year.

[@davejohnson9495]

Thanks again for a great video. As you say, finishing is so imporant.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave. For sure the time we spend turning it deserves the best sanding and finishing we can do. Then it all comes together. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@joannkister2540]

That's really pretty wood

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Joann and for sure it is very pretty. You would never guess my looking at the tree though. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@stephendonathan6782]

Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year! Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stephen and hope you have a Happy and blessed New Year, Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks for sharing, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you for watching Billy. How's the weather in Texas? A bit chilly here in my part of Oregon. Take care, Gary

[@kevinbooth2063]

Gary, I thought I had seen this video guess not. Good job I have Ack’s and now I have a good idea on how to use it. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kevin, happy you enjoyed the video. Gary

[@WoodturningByME]

The face looks like the Trollface meme! :) Thanks for the explanation gary. Awesome, as always.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Magen it is amazing at what we can see in the wood. Take care, Gary

[@waltlumley7379]

Very interesting going to look for that paste

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Walt can order it here. He does not sell in any stores. ackswoodpaste.com/

[@rogerjohnston9545]

Very nice, thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Roger and thanks for watching. Happy New Year, Gary

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Great video! I like using the Ack’s!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kandie! It is a great product and the best I have tried. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

Great educational video Gary and wish you and your family a very happy 2022 take care and God bless

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mike! A very Happy and Blessed New Year for you and yours as well. Gary

[@jackthompson5092]

Great video Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jack. Happy you enjoyed it. Take care, Gary

[@markthompson6860]

great job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark and thanks for watching, Gary

[@bricofleur1768]

Excellent! Thanks Gary, and have a Happy & Healthy New Year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and the same for you as well. Gary

[@donaldadams5342]

I don't think anyone could ask for a better breakdown of the finishing technique shown in this video. The step by step breakdown could not have been made any clearer than what you have provided in this video Gary. I think it was a delightful piece of wood with lovely strong clear grain & the abrasive past & the polish have provided a superb finish. Stay safe & well in 2020 & I look forward to what you have to show us during the year. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Don, happy you found it useful. Hope you have a very Happy New Year, Gary

[@dennislestanguet9581]

Been toying for a while about these products, you made me a believer. Have a happy new year.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dennis. I am sure you will find them very useful. I will be using them over a lacquered piece just to give it more depth. Video next week. Thanks for watching and hope you have a very Happy New Year, Gary

[@davetyler8214]

Thanks Gary, hope you have a great New Year!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave and a Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

I just found you and immediately subscribed. Great content and warm presentation. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael I truly appreciate your comment and thanks for watching and subscribing. Gary

[@exotictones1054]

Cool bowl man.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much!

[@abepeurlm7508]

This couldn't have been laid out more simply. And what a great explanation. Your attention to detail, as always, helps those of us just learning; tremendously. When you commented that it could be done so quickly (five minutes) I was super impressed! 👌Thank you for all you share. It's greatly appreciated and enjoyed. May the new year find you healthy, happy, and blessed!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Abe. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching. Have a very Happy New Year! Gary

[@MrSchnauzerdude]

very interesting, I just ordered the polish and sanding from ach thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

You will love it. Does a great job for sure.

[@paulrapp613]

Happy New Year, Papa!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul and a Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@tricia1234gm]

Wow! Beautiful. A Happy New Year to you and yours too. 🥰

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tricia and a Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@brandonallan6807]

This was great! There are SO many turning videos on youtube where they never say what kind of finish they're using. This was very helpful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Brandon, I do try and always say what finish I am using. Here is a video where I compare 3 types of finish. All which I like for certain things. Thanks for watching, Gary kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHvHl2l3aaunbNE&ab_channel=ThePapa1947

[@carlspringle9342]

Thank you for sharing this video. Happy New Year Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carl and a Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@woodturningwithDave]

Great video. Gary. Thanks for the demonstration and Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave and hope you have a Happy New Year! Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug. I hope it was helpful for those who might be a bit confused on using abrasive paste. Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@harrykeel8557]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Harry and Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@1954JDR]

Beautiful bowl and beautiful finish. Thanks for the lesson.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Richard. Happy you enjoyed it. Take care, Gary

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Nice work, thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kenneth and thanks for watching. Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@deforrestkeeling5782]

Wow thanks for a great demonstration. I learned something new again. 👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much DeForrest. I strive to learn something new when ever I can. Happy this helped you. Gary

[@sonyhk3824]

Happy new year 🎄

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Sony and Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@JonRista]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights. I've been using Acks for a while, but, based on your video here, I have not been using the abrasive paste quite properly. I wasn't continuing to polish until the paper towel basically came away clean, or until the grit was absolutely and totally gone. I have never quite been able to get the shine I wanted from my pieces, but I'm hopeful now that with more effective use and working of the abrasive paste, that I'll be able to get the results I'm looking for.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon. For sure you need to do it till no grit comes off on the paper towel. I switch to a new on to make sure. I bet you will have great success now. Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI gary i also use abrasive paste and it works good. learnt it from u anyway. cool

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Manjit yes it is very cool that you use it after watching me use it. Gary

[@larspersson8397]

And it´s wonderful as usual.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Lars.

[@dannyweldon1389]

Very nice to be quick and simple. Excellent result.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Danny I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

I love using the Acks paste and polish. I am looking forward to your next project. Happy New Year to you and your family Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jane and my next project is almost done. Happy New Year to you and yours as well. Gary

[@baloo021063]

always a pleasure to watch your videos, have a great year fella 👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and a Happy New Year to you.

[@jarmstrong2843]

Nice bowl, Gary!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks 👍 Have a Happy New Year J! Gary

[@jimmeyer99]

Thanks papa for the great video. I got acks for Christmas and your instructions will help me to use it properly. Jim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim I appreciate you watching. Very nice and enjoy your Christmas present. Happy New Year, Gary

[@user-ce8mq7gk5q]

I used this polishing method after watching your video. very nice way to finish projects.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kevin. It does work good. Not the only finish I use but I like to now and then. Take care, Gary

[@MikeB0001]

Nice one Gary! Happy New Year!😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike! Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@carolriley569]

Great video, Gary, shows how easy Ack’s products are to use and what a wonderful finish they provide.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol. Hope you are healing well and will be back in the shop soon. Happy New Year, Gary

[@gregjohnson8486]

Thanks for this very informative video. I've not been turning long (1 year) and have focused mostly on tool use and technique. Finishing is the next step in my learning processes. This video gives me a great starting point. Thanks again!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg happy you found it helpful. I also have videos on the use of lacquer and water based poly. You will find them if you search through my videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Looks Great Gary! I always learn so much watching your videos! You are one of my favorite resources...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Chris! Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@markmcgreevey5846]

What a great job sharing this technique. I do appreciate yur videos in both making and explaining the process of what you are making and how you do it. Thank you so much.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. Happy you enjoy my videos and thank for watching. Gary

[@garyp8471]

Couldn't of put it any plainer, cracking finish. Happy New Year From Lincolnshire UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gary, it is that simple. Happy New Year from my side of the pond. Gary

[@garthkeck2003]

Thats a great finish. I will have to try it. Happy New Year

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garth. It is a nice finish and very quick and easy. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@davidforret1907]

Really well explained and very nice

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David and thanks for watching. Gary

[@tomcoker9882]

Hi Gary, I hope you and yours have a wonderful Happy New Year. And looking forward to more great KZbin videos. Thanks for all your past ones and please keep them coming. Cheers, Tom

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom and a very Happy New Year to you as well. Next weeks turning is ready for final finish so you will see it next Friday. Thanks again, Gary

[@trurex007lee7]

Thank you Gary. I’ve been using Acks for a while now and really impressed with it. Have a blessed new year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and it really does work good. Have a Happy and blessed New year as well. Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Gary, once again you have proven to be a wonderful instructor. I used Ack's for the first time on two projects and I got the best finish I've ever done. Thanks once again for sharing your experience and wisdom!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Josh. The pictures looked great. Take care, Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Happy New Year Gary, have really enjoyed your videos this past year.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark and a Happy New Year to you as well

[@jamesharless5357]

Great video, happy new year!👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James and Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@raydriver7300]

Thanks for that video. I’ve been turning for a couple of years now and am still at the ‘painting by numbers’ stage. This has helped me with that process and tonight is another when I go to bed less stupid. Here’s hoping for a happy and healthier new year 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray! There is always something new to learn and that is what I am always looking for. The turning for next week is something I have never done and enjoyed figuring out the process to do it. Making new and special cutting fixtures is something I really like doing. Hope you have a great New Year! Gary

[@54lespaul77]

Thanks for that Gary. It was exactly what I was looking for. I really appreciate all of the things you share on your channel. I’m very much anticipating the project waiting in the wings! I hope you had a good Christmas and wishing you a great New Year. Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick, happy you enjoyed the video. It warmed up and I was able to get it turned and just need to sand and put a finish on the new one. It is snowing again but not nearly as cold. Have a very Happy New Year, Gary

[@TREBORANDERSON]

The Scream bowl ...

[@ThePapa1947]

Oh yes it does look a little like The Scream! Thanks for watching. Gary

[@markbahlke9091]

Thanks Gary! An excellent lesson in how to produce a great finish. Hopefully the people at Ack's will see what you are doing for them and send you some free product. I am sure this video will sell a few tins of polish. Thank you for making it look simple. You sure know how to make your projects look good! See you soon!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. I just hope it takes the mystery out of using abrasive paste. I think there has been some confusion on it. See you on the next one, Gary

[@stevelawson4296]

I'm just learning and found your video enjoyable to watch and also very helpful Many thanks for that 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching Steve. Take care, Gary

[@mvecellio1]

Great video. Thanks for the demonstration. I just purchased the items and am looking forward to testing them out. Your video was very instructive. It is almost like a friction polish finish but more durable. I watch all your videos.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much I am happy you enjoyed the video. And thanks for watching, Gary

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

I love how you explain things, Gary. The Ack's paste is awesome stuff to work with, but I don't usually do it justice. lol Still working on that elusive great finish at times. Great explanation. Stay safe and warm!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike, you are getting some nice finishes from what I have seen. It has warmed up here but now we have lots of rain. Take care, Gary

[@peterrauch6604]

Good demonstration video! Thanks for the guidance! Happy New Year, Gary!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Peter! Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@josephcraft2845]

Thanks for your video. I haven’t tried the Acks products yet but that shine makes me want to.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joseph, I think if you tried it you would like it a lot. A very easy way to get a nice finish. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jayscott306]

Thank you for the lesson, Gary. It's good to know that I am using at least one of the best finishing methods. The only thing I think I could be more thorough about is making certain the abrasive paste is fully removed before going to polishing. Thanks for taking the time to instruct us through the process. Happy New Year to you, also!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jay. It is easy to miss a little bit of the abrasive and wonder why the polish is just not doing it's thing. Take care, Gary

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

Happy New Year to you and family Gary, and thank you for the great videos you put out. Very much enjoyed and appreciated.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Les I am happy you enjoy them. Happy New Year, Gary

[@robertnorthrup1914]

Great vid on using Acks Products. I bought a new 16” lathe in September and have been busy. My typical finish is 2# cut shellac or wiping poly. I will purchase Acks next month but most of these bowls were given away as Christmas gifts and boy what a hit they turned out to be. Thanks for your great teaching style and all the neat tips. Been assembling the board-to-bowl fixture to cut the rings.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert, I also love using wipe on poly. Also Polycrylic is an amazing finish as well. Very easy to use. It is a water based poly that gives a great and tough finish. Enjoy the new lathe. Gary

[@glen3257]

Thank you for yet another great video. Very informative video and I love learning techniques from you. Happy New Year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glen, I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching. Happy New Year, Gary

[@chrisunderwood4865]

Thanks for video.I have a few big oak blanks that have been drying out for a couple of years from a tree that fell in back yard. I have never turned oak before.But free wood is hard to pass on.Going to try this finish out this weekend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris and Oak is a nice wood to turn. The finish will be very nice on it as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@scottfarnham2717]

Great video! I just tried some of Ack's abrasive paste and polish last week for the first time for a Christmas gift bowl. It truly is the fastest and easiest way to get a very nice finish quickly. My son and his wife loved it. Have a happy and healthy and prosperous new year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott, It does make for nice easy finish but I also use it at the end of a finish that takes much more time. Such as on multiple coats of lacquer which just happens to be what I am working on right now. Hope you have a very Happy New Year, Gary

[@maxlaue00]

Keep up the good work my man!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Max I will sure try! Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@jimbalz3017]

great stuff!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim and thanks for watching. Gary

[@jimbalz3017]

Curious....why wouldn't you use this technique on a glue-up? I think your segmented bowls/dishes/platters are my favorites on this channel.

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Jim, well on my glue ups I will use many coats of finish and you will see this on my new video this Friday. I just like to get some depth on the finish because of the types of wood I am using and the design. Just a personal preference and they could be finished this way as well. Thanks for asking and I hope it makes sense. Be sure to watch this coming Friday I think you will like this one. Gary

[@dtork47]

Gary thanks, I guess I don’t use enough buffing compound! I like Acks products also! Thanks for all your constructive videos, have a health and safe new year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and the best for a Happy New Year for you. Gary

[@vincenthunter465]

Wow! What a beautiful finish! A very clear demonstration of how, and in what order, to use sanding sealer, abrasive paste, and polishing paste. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year to you and yours--may it be healthy, prosperous, and filled with joy.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Vincent. Happy you liked the video. Hope you have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@susanp.collins7834]

Try a piece of old silk... Offcuts from your local textile shop.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks for the tip Susan. Never thought of using silk for the abrasive paste. Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, beautiful shine on the bowl! I’ll have to give the products a try. As usual great videos. Have a safe and healthy New Year 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Skip and hope you have a great New Year. Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary....Good to know tips on a beautiful shiny finish. I am looking forward to your 2022 turnings and I wish you HAPPY NEW YEAR.......TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Tuffy. I just need to get the finish on my first turning for 2022 I hope you will like it. Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

ALSO happy new year and may u make loads more videos for us all.

[@ThePapa1947]

Happy New Year to you as well. Have a new video ready for next week. Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

@@ThePapa1947 cool thank u.

[@srklr]

Nice work - Happy New Year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stan and a Happy New Year to you as well. Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

That is a beauty of a bowl and I love the Acks abrasive paste and the restoring paste! I combine it with some sanding sealer and maybe some polycrylic and the finish is as smooth as glass1 It was tips from you that I learned all this and I have a big thank you to you! Happy New Year! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Al. Happy it was helpful. Have a very Happy New Year, Gary

[@SiamWoodShop]

Great video Gary, Happy New Year

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John and a Happy New Year to you as well. About 6 more hours for us. Take care, Gary

[@tompuskar4426]

Gary, I've been using Ack's products for at least a year and love them. It was great to see how someone else applies and buffs them. I picked up a few tips. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom. Happy you liked the video. I try to learn something every chance I get. Thanks for watching and Hope you have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@sbk8039]

Acks makes a great product. @TanyaBcherwoodturning has been using this method for quite some time. The finish is beautiful. Great video. Happy New Year.

[@spiritwynd]

Another great video Gary! I saw the face! I've been using the Acks products for 2 month's now, and I love it! Happy New Year 🎉 -Heather 🇨🇦

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Heather, I as shocked when I saw the face at that moment. I actually turned it away from me and looked again to make sure I was not seeing things LOL. Wishing you a very Happy New Year, Gary

[@csabeszt]

Hi Gary, thanks in 2021 for all the great ideas, teaching, lots of helpful videos! I hope we can see you again in 2022! I wish you a happy new year! Csaba

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Csaba! I have one about ready for the first Friday of the new year. Happy New Year to you my friend, Gary

[@malbun3275]

Hi Gary Happy new year from NZ Good health happiness and may lots of shavings come your way this year.thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us other older turners allways more to learn each day Regards

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Mal and a very Happy New Year to as well. Gary

[@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020]

As always good job my friend. and happy new year. can’t wait to see what your plan for next week 👍🏽

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Habeeb. I think I will sneak back out and put the last coat of finish on the next one! Happy New Year my friend, Gary

[@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020]

@@ThePapa1947 You too Brother 👍🏽

[@jonmartineau1004]

It was you that turned me on to Axes Pastes in the first place Gary . And I thank you for that . Great demonstration on a neat little bowl . HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon and it does do a very nice job. Hope you have a Happy New Year my friend, Gary

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Thanks for the great video. This answers a lot of questions I have had about the process you use and why. How the various components of the abrasive paste actually work and the content of the restoring polish is still a mystery but finishing in general is a mystery in woodturning. I am in the process of mixing my own shellac from flakes, Zisner is not sold here anymore. I believe a 1 pound cut should work as a sanding sealer with a final coat of either lacquer or poly as a final finish. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy it has helped. The Polish says on the back of the can. Carnauba wax, beeswax and mineral oil. We can still get Zinsser here. I bought a gallon of the seal coat and a gallon of the shellac. I had to order the seal coat from Amazon but Home Depot had the shellac. Happy New Year to you and yours as well. Gary

[@BobBlarneystone]

I'll give the Ack's paste a try. And it's nice to support a business from my home state. Btw, I often hollow out the inside of a bowl or vase with the lathe running in reverse (using a chuck that locks on the spindle!). This way I don't need to lean over the lathe, and it's easier to see in deeper vessels. Sometimes the tool rest seems to be at an awkward angle, so I might have a custom rest made for me.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes it does work good. I hollow that way as well if there is something I can not reach without reaching so far over the lathe. And for sure you want the locking screw in. I agree the tool rest can get in the way doing that. I have a few tool rest to choose from so that helps. Thanks for wataching, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very well explained and shown, professor! This is such an important step in finishing some of our turnings, I know your audience is going to appreciate your expertise. Happy New Year, my friend, looking forward to seeing what you have for us in this coming year! 😀 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Phil, those two things at the end of a turning are very important. Sanding and finishing. And you have those down perfect. Looking forward to when you are up to it to seeing more. Today it warmed up so I was able to spend some time and got the finish on my next piece. Hope you have a Happy New Year feel better. Take care my friend, Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Thanks 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Luie, I appreciate you watching and commenting even though you have this down already.

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

@@ThePapa1947 support you always 👍

[@luisdiaz7331]

Hola mister GARY. Ya esta de más decir y sus trabajos son para una exposición. Excelentes. Feliz año nuevo. Qué en el 2022 nos siga deslumbrando. Abrazo. ✋😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Luis muchas gracias por tus amables palabras. Te agradezco que me mires y te tomes el tiempo para comentar. Ten un feliz año nuevo, Gary

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

Thanks Gary. Lesson learned. I can't get the Ack's product in the Netherlands, but I'm sure this way of processing is the same for the chestnut products I use. Happy new year! Frank.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes Frank the video was meant for any and all of these types of finish. Happy New Year my friend, Gary

[@dlawson716]

Looks like a nice shine. I'm looking into the Acks products and the Hampshire sheen products. Trying to compare the 2. Thanks.

[@ThePapa1947]

I have not tried the Hampshire products but I know the Acks works better than any of the other products I have bought Thanks for watching, Gary.

[@scottsimpey2965]

Great video Gary and thank you for sharing. I have been using the Acks products for a little while now, about half way through my first container of both the abrasive paste and polishing paste, and have never really known how much of the abrasive paste I should use so I have always used it kind of sparingly whereas the polishing paste I got a better sense of how much of that was needed right from the start some how. That’s certainly a beautiful bowl and I did see the person wearing a mask as well lol.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott. I may have had just a little more paste than I needed but I like everything covered with paste before I start the lathe. For sure I think you can have too little but not too much. That said I am thrifty with how I use it. Getting ready to go out and use it on a lacquer finish right now. Not many mentioned the face but I sure see it. Oh wait that finish as pretty shiny...it must have been my own reflection LOL Thanks for watching. Gary

[@scottsimpey2965]

@@ThePapa1947 oh I also meant to ask you what brand you use for shellac based sanding sealer in my first comment.

[@ThePapa1947]

@@scottsimpey2965 I use Zinsser Seal Coat and when I use shellac as final finish I use the Zinsser brand. The seal coat is unwaxed so you can put anything over the top. The shellac is waxed though

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

I'd like to add ... I measured the temp when I 'buffed' out the polish and saw greater than 150°F (65°C). My fingers were getting a major slo-burn ! And this is a good idea for any final wax as it lets the wax flow into a single layer. (FYI 156°F is good for carnauba wax - bees wax is a lot lower)

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike and thanks for the scientific reason whey this works. Have a Happy New Year, Gary

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

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[@WoodenItBeNice]

Fantastic video Gary. I always learn something from your videos. Tom very kindly set me one each of the pastes and I have to agree they work extremely well. Take care my friend and hope 2022 is a successful as 2021 was for your channel. Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Huw, yes the paste does work very well. The video was basically about the process but I happen to use the Ack's paste and like it a lot. Hope we all have a great new year my friend, Hwyl, Gary