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Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Jay Lancaster
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Date: August 19, 2011 08:21AM
Don't worry about the temps and just go ahead and finish the rod. It doesn't matter what the outside temp is unless you're finishing outside or in a non-climate controlled environment. Even then the finish will come out fine (it'll just take longer for it to set in cold weather and it'll take a shorter time in hot weather). Finish the thing and don't over-think it.
The internet is a great medium for discussion, but that discussion does have a tendency to overwhelm those who are new to the "sport". Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Bruce Tomaselli
(---.altnpa.east.verizon.net)
Date: August 19, 2011 04:55PM
OK, guys. Sunday evening the first coat of finish goes on the guides. I'll probably need to put a second coat on Tuesday evening. Thanks for all of your opinions.
Bruce Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Bill Stevens
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Date: August 19, 2011 05:28PM
Jay it appears that the Internet is the "sport" not rodbuilding.
Out of sight but not out of mind! Before it scrolls off the first page - [www.rodbuilding.org] Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/20/2011 12:49PM by Bill Stevens. Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Bruce Tomaselli
(---.altnpa.east.verizon.net)
Date: August 20, 2011 03:07PM
Gees, Bill, I thought I posed a legitimate concern. I've never built a rod in the summer. This is one of the few places I can turn to for help.
Bruce Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Bill Stevens
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Date: August 21, 2011 09:34AM
Bruce your question is very good -
My post was aimed at the "answers"! Good answers and Bad Answers all appear.on Internet Forums. The real problem is which one does someone who seeks the "truth" believe! Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Bruce Tomaselli
(---.altnpa.east.verizon.net)
Date: August 21, 2011 01:24PM
Oh. I understand and you understand my confusion then. I'm going to go for at 6 PM EST. Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Bill Stevens
(---.br.br.cox.net)
Date: August 21, 2011 06:00PM
Problems you have with finish are not are not caused by humidity -
I live in Baton Rouge - work in a small outside shop - most of the time in the summer the humidity is 80% or better - I do multiple rods five days a week - temperature in the finishing area can be a help or a hindrance - learn the proper of the finish you are working with - mix it properly - get it in place fast - keep it turning to dry to tack and you will be a winner - if you wait too long between coats yo must scuff to insure a bond. If you have specific problem and need information call me at 225-931-0193 anytime and I will be glad to talk you through the entire process. Re: Finishing In Humid Weather
Posted by:
Bruce Tomaselli
(---.altnpa.east.verizon.net)
Date: August 21, 2011 07:46PM
Bill Stevens Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Problems you have with finish are not are not > caused by humidity - > > I live in Baton Rouge - work in a small outside > shop - most of the time in the summer the humidity > is 80% or better - I do multiple rods five days a > week - temperature in the finishing area can be a > help or a hindrance - learn the proper of the > finish you are working with - mix it properly - > get it in place fast - keep it turning to dry to > tack and you will be a winner - if you wait too > long between coats yo must scuff to insure a > bond. > > If you have specific problem and need information > call me at 225-931-0193 anytime and I will be glad > to talk you through the entire process. Hi Bill. I appreciate the offer. I just finished applying the first coat. I learned quickly that the finish sets up faster in the summer. I'm never satisfied with my finish talents, but sometimes I think I'm way too critical of myself. I see things I can improve that most people probably don't even notice. My first coat isn't perfect but I think it is good enough. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again, Bruce Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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