Practice Makes Progress (Have A Great Day) Laz - Tiki Carving

A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Mon, Dec 8, 2014 12:20 PM Palm gets hairy when you use a grinder or chainsaw. Allow it to dry for a week. By that time it will either get moldy or it will be dry enough to finish. If it gets moldy more time drying is needed (DO NOT seal it with poly if mold is actively growing - it will continue to grow under the poly). Will and I coat palm with poly BEFORE sanding, this allows us to sand off the fibers and smooth grinder marks while allowing the wood to continue to dry. Poly will harden the "hair" and create a solid surface that can be sanded very smooth - repeat 2-3 or more times. If you don't coat it before sanding it will be like trying to sand a pair of jeans. When finished with poly, palm is beautiful.

Palm gets hairy when you use a grinder or chainsaw. Allow it to dry for a week. By that time it will either get moldy or it will be dry enough to finish. If it gets moldy more time drying is needed (DO NOT seal it with poly if mold is actively growing - it will continue to grow under the poly). Will and I coat palm with poly BEFORE sanding, this allows us to sand off the fibers and smooth grinder marks while allowing the wood to continue to dry. Poly will harden the "hair" and create a solid surface that can be sanded very smooth - repeat 2-3 or more times. If you don't coat it before sanding it will be like trying to sand a pair of jeans. When finished with poly, palm is beautiful.

Post #732806 by AlohaStation on Mon, Dec 8, 2014 12:20 PM