finishing

  1. Steve W

    Finishing Oak Stair Treads

    I'm in the process of making new, quartersawn red oak stair treads for our house. When doing floor work, I naturally think of using some sort of polyurethane finish, but am wondering if a rubbed-on finish such as Danish Oil might look better. I would assume that the disadvantage of such a...
    • Steve W
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    • finishing oak stair treads
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  2. W

    Cabinet Finishing

    Can anyone tell me how to finish kitchen cabinets so that they have a off white primary color and darker edges in the seamed area':BangHead: ? :slap: My wife saw a finished cabinet at Lowes and liked the antiqued look. Thanks, Termite
  3. Canuck

    Finishing Issue - Need Help!

    I have been using pretty much the same finishing schedule for the past six years or so and run into a perplexing issue. It is all constructed with QSRO. I was making raised panels for a project and decided to prefinish. I sanding the face of the panels (front and rear to 180 G and the...
  4. N

    Finishing Advice

    Rob gave me this wormy, spalted piece of Pecan. This is the shape I was thinking of and with the condition the woods in, this is as thin as I want to take it. I've sanded it to 180 and will go out and take it down to 320. What next???? I was thinking Tung Oil but thought WOP might fill the punky...
  5. Mt. Gomer

    Bunk Beds WIP - Build complete now on to finishing

    Sooo, I have no idea why I didn't think of this before but I've discovered a wonderful new vacation destination: The Shop!!! I decided to take the week off so I could actually get down there and it's one of the better ideas I've had. I mentioned in another thread I was going to be building a...
  6. eyekode

    Mortises split after finishing :(

    For background on the project check out this other thread: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36236 When I made the second set of bunk beds I felt like I knew what I was doing and I didn't take as much care fitting the tenons. Confidence may not be a good thing for me...
  7. S

    Walnut Finishing ??

    All I'm a newbie so be gentle. My father and I have recently took up the sport of weekend woodworking and find it quite enjoyable. We have started small and have slowly tackled more complicated pieces. Our latest project is coming to conclusion. The bookcase consists of both walnut hardwood...
  8. leftoflefty

    Finishing Cherry

    So I picked up some of the cherry wood that the guys were selling outside of the Klingspor show last weekend. I'm planning on making a hall table for my front hallway. I'm looking for a good way to finish it. I'd like to have a nice smooth finish with a bit of a "shine" to it. If anyone has...
  9. zapdafish

    finishing white oak question

    I have been looking into ways to finish white oak and one article recommened danish oil to really pop out the grain. It looks like Danish oil is for indoor use only. Can I then apply an outdoor protected varnish over that? I plan to get a can of each of the following to experiment with but want...
  10. T

    Door panel finishing

    So I understand the reason for finishing the panel before assembly. But what I am not sure of is do I completely finish the panel with all coats or do I put one coat on it, then assemble, then continue with the coats of finish on the complete assembly?
  11. J

    I hate finishing

    I want to make finishing short, sweet, and well done. I do not want to use a brush or roller. Will an air brush do what I want? I want to use water based finishes. Latex etc. For chairs, large boxes and smaller items. Want to use in my garage/shop. Do not want overspray on my machine tools...
  12. jaustin

    cocobolo finishing

    If i use a lacquer sealer then finish with a lacquer finish will i run into any problems? Be reading and everything says no oil finish unless you seal first. Lacquer and shellac is mention just want to be sure that i wont have any problems.
  13. J

    ERC Finishing

    I have an ERC panel to post a "Beware of Dog" sign and then fasten to a poplar tree by the driveway. It's 14" x 14.5" (two 7.25"w pieces edge glued with TBIII and doweled). ROB sanded at 120g. I'm wondering whether to leave it natural or perhaps add 3-4+ coats of Waterlox "Original"...
    • Jeff
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    • erc finishing
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  14. M

    Finishing a reclaimed pine farm table

    Good morning, I am relatively new to woodworking and am close to completing my first large project, a reclaimed pine farm table. My wife and I purchased the reclaimed pine in very rough shape and milled it down for the table top. Even after planing and jointing the wood has a very antique...
    • mlotterhos
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    • farm finishing pine reclaimed table
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Finishing
  15. T

    Yet more finishing questions.

    I am finally at the point where I will be putting the back on the vanity I have been working on for a long time now. The interior and back is the cheap Chinese plywood from the local BORG. I have a couple questions about finishing the interior of the case. 1. Do I need to finish the inside...
  16. S

    Finishing exterior solid wood front door

    I'm looking for suggestions-- I just finished and installed a new (raw) door for a friend. Used oil primer followed by Valspar Ultra Premium Interior/Exterior High Gloss black latex. I knew from the doors on my own house, that I could expect some problems at the weatherstripping-- paint...
    • sushinutnc
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    • door exterior finishing front solid wood
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Finishing
  17. C

    finishing bad plywood

    I just built new bathroom cabinets using oak face frames and oak plywood for the box. When testing wipe-on stains for color, I noticed the plywood isn't taking the stain evenly, even when using a sealer before the stain. (yes I bought chinese plywood from Lowe's - i've learned my lesson) It's...
    • Curtis
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    • bad finishing plywood
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Finishing
  18. davejones

    Finishing your finishing

    I ran into a situation on a dresser top where I had a dog hair in what I thought would be my final coat (no pun intended). Now I love my dog, but his hair is the complete wrong color to match this project..... Soooo, I proceeded to try to just fix the area in question. I was hoping to sand...
  19. D

    Finishing poplar signs

    Hi all, I've just finished making two signs for a resturant my family is opening. I've made them out of poplar and they will ultimately be painted, but since they'll be outdoors, I thought they might need more than just paint. What would be the best way to ensure these will stand up against...
    • dave
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    • finishing poplar signs
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Finishing
  20. davejones

    Finishing a dresser

    I am working on a low dresser on which I am getting close to the assembly stage. Thinking about finishing I understand that most people recommend not finishing the inside of a cabinet or drawer and this makes sense to me. What I am trying to understand is how to approach this in practice...

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