In message , Bob Moody
writes
I apply all my finishes to turned items while they are still on the lathe.
I stop the lathe, apply the finish with a rag, paper towel or whatever, let
it stand for a short time, depending on the finish, then turn the lathe back
on and buff with a dry etc. HOWEVER, before you buff, be sure the lathe
bed, lathe table and any nearby wall are protected, and stand to one side
when the lathe starts. I use saran wrap for protection but that is just
because we always seem to have a lot in the kitchen. Mongoose hide would
probably work just as well.

Bob Moody


Bob, I use kitchen towel to take off excess prior to turning the lathe
on, this does reduce the splash and evens the finish over the item.

How does the mongoose feel about using his hide The ultimate
'polished seat'?

Bob `S`
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Robert Strudwick