ekud1946 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) When I finish each project, I will fold bag into pad and go over each item. It makes the piece smooth as silk. Has anyone tried this? It doesn't matter if project has a finish or unfinished, painted or unpainted, it does an amazing job. I read that it was the chemicals in the paper that make the wood smooth. I call it my "bag pad". Edited September 1, 2017 by ekud1946 Sam777 and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 No,never tried it.I will today,if I get my cutting done.Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylumps Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Not too much on scroll work .But I do use the brown bag on my pens while still on the lathe just before the finish is put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hum interesting. I'll have to check this out. thanks for sharing. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Have heard of it as a very fine grit alternative. I can't remember what grit it is supposed to be equivalent to though... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpardue Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have never used them but I know several folks in the Carolina Scrollers club do use the brown paper bags on their fret work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Been using it for years! After the first coat of spray Laqcuer, the brown paper bag will smooth out any dust nibs that may be left behind making it smooth for the next coat. Very effective! amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Yes I have, the brown paper is a bit course and acts like a fine abrasive. I have not used it on fretwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 News to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Never heard of it, but I will try it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have done this, picked up that tip a few months ago while watching a video on you tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Being a painter we used that all the time, also if in a pinch for a bandaid used the brown bag it will stop the bleeding, RJ amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I haven't used brown paper, but usually go over all my finished pieces with regular white copier paper. It takes off any rough areas in the finish, especially if I've finished with a spray poly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 My nephew turned me onto that tidbit awhile back. Works great. Does an even better job on the lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 6 hours ago, ekud1946 said: When I finish each project, I will fold bag into pad and go over each item. It makes the piece smooth as silk. Has anyone tried this? It doesn't matter if project has a finish or unfinished, painted or unpainted, it does an amazing job. I read that it was the chemicals in the paper that make the wood smooth. I call it my "bag pad". Thank you for sharing this. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethebeer Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Interesting idea. William. Did you simply place your pieces in a brown paper bag and nothing else or do you rub the outside of the bag to get some friction contact on the wood. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I read or heard somewhere that brown paper is supposed to be in the 800 grit range. I use it quite often between coats of Krylon Acrylic on napkin holders and again after the finish coat. Like others have said it leaves a quite smooth finish. So when you grocery shop and are asked paper or plastic choose paper and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekud1946 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, savethebeer said: Interesting idea. William. Did you simply place your pieces in a brown paper bag and nothing else or do you rub the outside of the bag to get some friction contact on the wood. Bob No, I make a pad out of bag and use just like you would sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekud1946 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 3 hours ago, MTCowpoke22 said: I haven't used brown paper, but usually go over all my finished pieces with regular white copier paper. It takes off any rough areas in the finish, especially if I've finished with a spray poly. You can use white paper, but it seems the brown paper is more flexible to use and holds up better. MTCowpoke22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Wow! Great tip. Thanks. I'll have to give it a try. Who knew? Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Does it matter what sandwiches was in it before thanks for the tip ill give it a go Sam777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 20 hours ago, ekud1946 said: When I finish each project, I will fold bag into pad and go over each item. It makes the piece smooth as silk. Has anyone tried this? It doesn't matter if project has a finish or unfinished, painted or unpainted, it does an amazing job. I read that it was the chemicals in the paper that make the wood smooth. I call it my "bag pad". Knowledge is everything Thanks Duke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I read about this a few years ago and I tried it. Maybe Australian brown paper is different to American because it nothing to the piece I was using it on. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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