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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I like to use brushing lacquer on the segmented bowls I make. A 14" bowl is 44 inches around and by the time I get to the point where I started the lacquer has dried enough that it starts to leave brush marks. If I add lacquer thinner to the brushing lacquer, will it dry faster or slower?

Thanks A Head of Time

Dennis
 
#2 · (Edited by Moderator)
I think it will dry faster since it will be thinner and flash off faster than a more viscous mix. I assume you are applying it while on the lathe. Add some lacquer retarder but be careful not to put on too much lacquer for a single coat. Because it will dry slower and flow out it might pool up if there is too much on the bowl. You could use an aerosol lacquer. I would work well it think.
 
#6 ·
I use a thinned brushing lacquer on my turnings - it dries fast and leaves brush marks. Then I follow it up with a lint-free cloth soaked in lacquer thinner to even out the finish. This leaves a nice matte finish that is not built up in any way, but it does penetrate the wood significantly. Once I'm done with this, I use spray cans of lacquer for subsequent coats of finish. This seems to be a good compromise between getting a good, penetrating, hard coat of lacquer (from the brush) and a nice looking finish (from the spray can).

James
 
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