Mylands Friction Polish - Finishing Guide

Friction Polish - www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/...
Mike Nish explains when he uses Mylands Friction Polish, and shares some tips and tricks for using it on your next wood project.
Products Used in the Video
Mylands Friction Polish - www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/...
Mylands Cellulose Sanding Sealer - www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/...
Mylands Clear Wax Polish - www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/...
Nitrile Gloves - www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/...
Steel Wool - www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/...
Bocote Bottle Stopper Blank - www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/...
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Blank Prep
4:58 - Friction Polish
9:30 - Wax top coat
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[@wadeandhaleygilpin9702]

thanks - that was helpful! I wondered if I should do more than one coat on bottle stoppers. I think I'll go back and try a couple more coats on ones I thought were finished.

[@danielouimet4351]

Hi Mike, thanks for the tutorial. I noticed in a tutorial with Kirk that he applies the first coat of friction polish with the lathe off. After getting that coat polished, he added just drops to a cloth for repeated coats. Is there an advantage to one method? I don't think he used sanding sealer first, so perhaps that is the difference. Thank you. You guys have the most professional, clear tutorials in my opinion.

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

always good to review and see the process, thanks.

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Another great video Mike!! I will revisit my friction polish, I have the small bottle of Mylands already, but thanks anyway.

[@paintilludrop]

Newbi, use friction polish in class..I just learned from this video..use a clean dry to buff after applying finish.
I was using the same area..over and over.
I also am bring my own blue paper towels as , the shop use brown paper towels used in bathrooms. Chesp hard paper.

[@kenburnette1121]

Veery informative!

[@paulellis84]

I've used this for many pens that I have turned on the lathe. I like the CA finish better because of the higher gloss, but if I need to be quicker, I reach for the friction polish!

[@dcase20]

I want to make bottle toppers, what size lathe do I need?
20x80 for sure! haha
kidding aside, great video!!

[@gregorycapello221]

Great video! I love using friction polishes for things like this. One question... what are you using for rags? I generally use blue shop towels, as whenever I use t-shirt rags they tend to get caught in the lathe. Is there a specific rag you use?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

I use the blue shop towels mostly for CA finishes. I prefer to use 4"x 4" gun cleaning patches, they are cotton/flannel and great for finishing.

[@RG-ce5hj]

I was using mylands sparingly because of the cost. Unfortunately some of the ingredients evaporated and the result is 1/2 the bottle is unusable. Was keeping it in the garage-workshop (in Florida) so I imagine heat was a big factor.

[@chrish8294]

What bottle stopper mandrel is that? Looks very nice!

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

It is the Ring Turning Chuck. I prefer it to the traditional bottle stopper mandrel. -Mike - Here's the link: woodturnerscatalog.com/p/72/7070/artisan-Ring-Turning-Chuck

[@yancyteel4923]

I have this mandrel, I'll have to try it on some bottle stoppers I have waiting to get done.

[@carololiver3674]

​@@CraftSuppliesUSAgreat information. Thanks so much!

[@chrish8294]

@CraftSuppliesUSA thank you!!

[@pthsdo]

How does Mylands compare to Magic Juice? Maybe can do a head to head comparison for Mylands vs CA vs Magic Juice.

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

The Friction Polish is a top coat finish just for wood. The Magic juice is for polishing acrylics and CA finishes. All three are great options for different reasons and uses. -Mike

[@d.f.1318]

I don't see notes on it in the isntructions and cannot find any reference, but still just want to ask: Are the used rags at risk for combustion like some other finishes? I always let rags dry out before I toss them and want to make sure I don't need to do something extra special with these. Thanks!

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

The solvents in friction polish are flammable, so definitely let your rags air dry before throwing them in the trash. -Mike 😊

[@user-dv6td3zs7d]

Does shellawax work the same?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Yes, same application.