Finish coat before paint?

[Motor Fish]

Due to my cheap dull chisels (I think) I have been chipping the wood as I turn it. Some of the chips I can sand out, but not all.

Is there any harm in giving the plug a light coat of Devcon 30 epoxy to fill the voids before prime and paint? Figure I could just skuff the epoxy and go from there, but it's nice to run it by the experts.

I've been sharpening before use, but like I said . . . they're cheap wood chisels. Maybe Santa will bring me some nice ones for Christmas.

[Karl F]

try going a little slower, take smaller "bites"
might be worth a shot.

[justplugit]

You could also try sanding with #60 or #80 sand paper spinning on your lathe and work upto your final finish paper.

[afterhours]

all of above. and use sharp tools.

[Jigman]

All of the above as afterhours suggests. Devcon 30 minute can also be used under the paint. Scuff it with a scotch bright pad or fine sandpaper before paint.

Jigman

[bassmaster]

sharpen your tools

[PASurfer]

Originally posted by Motor Fish

Is there any harm in giving the plug a light coat of Devcon 30 epoxy to fill the voids before prime and paint? Figure I could just skuff the epoxy and go from there, but it's nice to run it by the experts.

I coat most red cedar bodies with what I call a "finger coat" (applied by hand, with latex gloves on) of Devcon 5 minute epoxy... keeps anyone from thinking it's a booger blank.

Just wait one hour, then prime and paint. If you wait longer, then you'll have to knock the sheen off the epoxy first, but I haven't seen any ill effects doing my way.