Bealle Finishing system

Just ordered one from Lee Valley

Any Comments

Keith

Excuse my spelling if its spelled wrong.

The "system" is a series of buffs and compounds. The finish is whatever you apply, and is as durable as if it were unbuffed.

I'll follow up a bit on what George said. The Beal system is a buffing system that will smooth the surface of the finish you applied previously. The only finish my Beal system provides is via a stick of carnuba wax which is a hard wax but nontheless, a wax. The Beal system isn't a substitute for a smooth initial surface before the finishing is applied and a well applied finish. You can only do so much smoothing with the compounds so get it right before you buff. A finish must be even in appearance and sometimes that is difficult if the wood has strange grain or punky spots. If I have what I think might be problematic piece I will apply the finish and let it sit for a period of weeks or longer to make sure it still looks even before I give it the Beal treatment. I don't know if others do this. I have found myself applying another coat or two on some pieces. I tend to use LV Polymerized Tung Oil as a finish. Billh

Actually I know of some local people who use it. But I was looking for any negative comments that some woodturners may have. There is always someone who doesn,t like something.

What would be your second comment Billh

Keith

For example I was told even through the final product looks excellent , the finish is not durable.

Comment

Keith, I wrote a comprehensive article on selecting and using a power buffing system (including the Beall) for More Woodturning. It also discusses some views on alternate practices. You can obtain it as a pdf here:

I love mine. My work has never looked better. It produces a very nice, long-lasting, durable luster. Carnauba wax is very hard and durable and, after handling, the original gloss comes right back with a quick buff with a cotton cloth. I'm fond of worn-out flannel sheets for buffing with, myself.

I use the Beal System to finish my bowls. I use my lathe, and I have an electric motor, I use the system on sometimes. I think you will like it. Nashville, GA