Re: Blue Panther JCD piecepacks: some notes

[steve@...]

On the birch Piecepack sets, the birch receives a satin polyurethane coat 
BEFORE it is laser engraved.  On occasion, parts might be "sticky", but 
wiping them with a damp (not soaking) paper towel or rag will remove the 
"stickiness" especially off the areas of the birch that were not engraved.   
Before you put another coat of polyurethane on it, try this first, or else 
you will end up with a "sticky" part for a longer period of time.  Another 
note - we use a water based polyurethane, so using an oil based polyurethane 
may not get you the best results.  Use any water-based polyurethane instead. 
They dry quickly. 

"Stickiness" does not appear to be a problem on the oak sets - you should be 
able to put a coat of polyurethane over them without a problem. 

Steve Jones
Blue Panther LLC 

M. Hale-Evans writes: 

> > > All in all, a fabulous couple of sets, and another step forward
> > > into the mainstream for the piecepack.
> >
> > Yay!
>
> With the exception of the sealant*, I think it's the most
> "shelf-ready" piecepack I've seen.  The design and presentation are
> attractive and polished enough that it really wouldn't seem out of
> place in a shop, and would probably attract attention at a retail
> outlet. 
>
>
> Marty 
>
> * I'd prefer a brush-on satin finish polyurethane finish that dries
> hard, clear, and non-sticky, and if I end up buying a set, that's what
> I'll probably do.  I realize that it's a bit labor-intensive, though. 
>
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