Mark J Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I have yet to try Arm-R-Seal on any project, but it is the overwhelming forum favorite. Any reason not to use it on a turned bowl? I was thinking I would pick up a can and try it. Thus far we have been using bees wax and like the look. I see a lot of people using danish oil and I have some General Finishes Gel (clear) to use up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 No reason not to but I'd apply at turtle speed then leave it alone. In other words don't treat it as a friction polish because it will tack up and get streaky with a quickness. I prefer other finishes for turnings personally. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post croessler Posted August 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 It is an outstanding finish for turning. I just finished this bowl with Arm-r-Seal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatCharlieDude Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I've been using their salad bowl finish, haven't tried ARS yet, but the salad bowl finish is dead simple to use and applies well on the lathe. @croessler Nice looking cedar bowl there! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, thatCharlieDude said: I've been using their salad bowl finish, haven't tried ARS yet, but the salad bowl finish is dead simple to use and applies well on the lathe. @croessler Nice looking cedar bowl there! Thanks for the compliment. I like salad bowl and Arm-r-Seal. They both go on so easy it's not even funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG-Canada Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 What's your technique for applying ARS to turned items? Looks like you apply it while still in a chuck...? Friction polish is easy because it will cure immediately but I assume the ARS has to cure more slowly so how do you keep it from pooling, etc.? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post croessler Posted August 20, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Typically I use this process : Sand to 600grit then apply a coat with a rag. The first coat will soak in rather quickly if the piece is well seasoned. This is let dry overnight. The reason I leave it on the lathe is I can have the lathe running at a very low rpm while the finish is wet keeping it from pooling or dripping which is typically not an issue as I am applying very thin coats each time. After the first coat I give it a light sanding and wipe before the next coat. Repeating the process until I'm happy with the results. After the last coat I wet sand with very high grit micromesh and finish it off with a buffed out coat of wax. Arm-r-Seal is very forgiving and gives a great result on most wood species. I also like pure tung oil on pieces that don't need a durable finish. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Keeping it on the chuc while turning also helps prevents runs. If I'm using a slow curing finish, I'll keep it turning for 15-20 minutes after application, and if I did happen to get some runs, the rotation will even them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Why not try General Finishes water-based Wood Turners Finish. Works great adds an amber tone like an oil, best of all it drys fast. -Ace- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 44 minutes ago, AceHoleInOne said: Why not try General Finishes water-based Wood Turners Finish. Works great adds an amber tone like an oil, best of all it drys fast. -Ace- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cause we want to catch try them all! I like having a variety of choices on my shelf. I may start off doing a project with one thing in mind, and as the piece takes shape, I may change the direction I want it to go. More often than not, I have to let the piece tell me what it wants to end up as. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 3:45 PM, croessler said: It is an outstanding finish for turning. I just finished this bowl with Arm-r-Seal. Was the coating still wet or was that the high gloss version. I just picked up a can of satin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatCharlieDude Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 With the salad bowl finish (yes, I'm hijacking this thread). I apply a thin coat with a rag while the bowl is chucked but the lathe is off. I let it soak in for about a minute and then I turn on the lathe and go over the bowl with my wet rag until it looks like the finish is starting to dry. Then I turn off the lathe and let the piece sit until dry then I sand with 0000 steel wool and then repeat the process. It sounds like the ARS process is a little different, is arm-r-seal thicker than the salad bowl finish? How shiny is the finish? The salad bowl finish is pretty glossy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 8:59 PM, Mark J said: Was the coating still wet or was that the high gloss version. I just picked up a can of satin. It wasdry; I took the pic 2 days after the final coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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