On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:44:08 -0700, robo hippy wrote:

Having good light is also a must. I got one of the BlueMax High
Definition Lamps that are advertised in Woodturning Design. It is a
full spectrum light, and shows up all those defects that you see when
you take the bowl out into the sunlight. This makes a huge difference
in what you can see. Of course I also have to have my glasses on.

robo hippy

For sure...
I have good natural light in the shop for a few hours each morning, and if
possible I save my sanding and oiling for those times...

I've also moved my buffing system outside, to catch the sunlight so I can check
the piece in natural light before going to the next wheel...

Years ago, I sanded and primed a truck in my garage... I thought it looked
GREAT!
Moved it out into natural light and saw all the scratch marks, bondo that looked
round under the florescent but had flat spots, etc... yuk!


mac

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