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John A
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Hi -

What do you guys use to finish the molds with ? Poly ? will it stand up to the heat of bending without melting or flaking ?
I am also actually considering covering the bending surface with the aluminum duct tape, but I do want to finish the mold first - what finish to use ?

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I just leave them bare wood, they don't get wet when bending so I figured why put a finish on them. They are tools not furniture so why have a finish on them.

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Same here. Just bare wood.

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+ 1 for zilch!! beehive

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I spent time making them - despite the good advice above - I think I will finish the sides of mine at least. I see to many nice shop pictures on this site - i have to compete somehow. You think poly would be fine on the side surfaces ? I read something about shellac bubbling.

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I use wax, perafin or bees. Because I laminate with heat and there is some squeeze out.

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Todd Stock wrote:
Maybe French polish them after epoxy pore fill?



and it will probably come out better looking than my guitars ! :oops:

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