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Old 02-11-2014, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by John Wallace2
3 thick coats. I was actally thinking it was too thick. But then I did use the blade for some other things so it may not have been as sharp as new.
I have always brushed on 3 coats of LFM, each in a different direction to get maximum coverage with no thin spots (hopefully). I use the #11 Xacto blades with the gold tint on the cutting surface as they seem to last the longest. I always use a fresh blade when starting a new body and have always had good luck, but thats just what has worked for me. I also try to lay the blade down at the most angle possible instead of straight up n down which helps with the cutting and also with maintaining a straight line, again its what works for me.

Hopefully others with more experience will chime in also
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