NMexJim
Member
Wow, I just can’t imagine the problems you’re having. My only thought is that you’re applying too heavily.
After a finish sets this long (part of the reason for 12-24 is to not let the finish get too dry for good adhesion between coats) you really want to rough the surface before the next coat. If you’re close to being done and the surface looks pretty good, use 0000 steel wool to lightly score the surface.
If you plan to apply several more coats, I’d recommend using 600/800 grit wet or dry sandpaper which will allow you to smooth out the finish quite a bit or even to thin if need be. The sandpaper really shouldn’t gum up if the finish is indeed dry.
After the next thin coat, go to 1000 grit and so on until you get to where you want. If your box is doing good at keeping dust motes out, use even finer grit.
I go to paint shops that cater to automotive work for my paper and the 3M glaze for final rub out.
It really only takes a few drops to coat a stock. Shouldn’t take too much time either. Remember to smooth lengthwise as a final rub. I find swirls harder to smooth.
Good luck.
After a finish sets this long (part of the reason for 12-24 is to not let the finish get too dry for good adhesion between coats) you really want to rough the surface before the next coat. If you’re close to being done and the surface looks pretty good, use 0000 steel wool to lightly score the surface.
If you plan to apply several more coats, I’d recommend using 600/800 grit wet or dry sandpaper which will allow you to smooth out the finish quite a bit or even to thin if need be. The sandpaper really shouldn’t gum up if the finish is indeed dry.
After the next thin coat, go to 1000 grit and so on until you get to where you want. If your box is doing good at keeping dust motes out, use even finer grit.
I go to paint shops that cater to automotive work for my paper and the 3M glaze for final rub out.
It really only takes a few drops to coat a stock. Shouldn’t take too much time either. Remember to smooth lengthwise as a final rub. I find swirls harder to smooth.
Good luck.