finishing

  1. dtomasch

    QSRO Finishing options

    I have started, and plan to complete tomorrow, the Greene & Greene side table from FWW July/Aug 2004. I am using some wonderful QSRO (thanks jeff!) instead of the Maho that was called for. It will be a christmas present for my mom. I love the rays of R/O, but would like to tone it down a bit. I...
  2. sawduster

    finishing a cookie

    OK, I have these really nice cedar logs and I have sliced some really awesome looking cookies from them. I have been practicing finishing on the not-so-nice ones and getting nowhere fast ! I was paying attention when DaveO 'splained to me about end grain but I'm having quite a time with it. I...
  3. redhawknc1

    SYP and white pine T&G finishing suggestions....

    Well, got my shop wired finally. At least the main panel. Have outlets for my 8" 220V PJ882 jointer on a separate circuit. Outlet for my 5hp PM209 installed on a separate 30amp. A separate 20 amp circuit for 110V. Will run extra outlets as I remodel. Now, starting to remodel (as a shop...
    • redhawknc1
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    • finishing pine suggestions syp tandg white
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Finishing
  4. R

    Finishing Cedar

    Need some help, please. I have used Teak and Danish Oil with good results on some walnut and mahogany. I like the warm un-glossy results:icon_thum. Now I have some left-over cedar (thanks, DaveO) I'll be using for some indoor ornaments. How will this soft wood finish out with the hardwood...
    • RayH
    • Thread
    • cedar finishing
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Finishing
  5. W

    Removal of Finishing from Cherry Boards- Help

    I have a few cherry boards which have been finished. I want to remove the finish. What is the best way of doing it? I tried drum sanding. It didn't work. The finish filled the sand paper quickly causing burn to cherry. I don't want to use planer either. It will plane the boards too thin:gar-Cr...
  6. JRD

    CA Finishing

    Folks, I need some advice. After many pens with a variety of finishes I want to try one with a CA finish but fear gluing everything to the mandrill. How is it done safely and has anyone access to a primer on CA pen finishing? I'll sit back and read the extensive amount of responses I'm sure...
  7. Bigdog72

    Finishing Challenged

    I am finishing challenged. I need to start learning how to finish correctly. First off, is there a reference online that gives a breakdown on more common finishing techniques? What would be a good book to start out with? And, no, I don't want "Wood Finishing for Dummies"!!
  8. ScottM

    Pen finishing Lacquer over CA?

    I read the previous posts on how to apply CA finish on pens and the like. At the end it talks about applying a coat or two of lacquer. So I guess I have a couple questions. :icon_scra - does any one use lacquer over CA? - do you use brush on or spray lacquer? - if brush on. do you apply...
  9. Bryan S

    Finishing drawers

    I have read a few places not to finish drawers with an oil based finish mainly because of the off gasing and the smell stays in the drawer for along time. What has been your experiance here? I was thinking with the rate this project is going it will be 6 weeks (or longer)before I am finished...
  10. TracyP

    Where do you store your Finishing supplies?

    I am curious where everyone else stores their finishing supplies. From stains to polys to glue etc.. Most of us are not fortunate enough to be able to afford to have a 24-7 climate controlled shop. Personally I carry mine back and forth from the shop to the house during freezing or extremely...
    • TracyP
    • Thread
    • finishing store supplies
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Finishing
  11. John Reeves

    local suppler for finishing supplies

    I just found this. I purchased son Mixol, 500 ML Black from him. I ordered it on Friday and got it on Tuesday. He is in Rocky Mount. Very friendly. Seems to be a relocated re-finisher that is selling supplies over the Internet. I think his specialty is colored wax and Liberion products in...
  12. W

    Triangle WW Association Weekend Finishing Seminar

    I just spent the last two days attending the TWA finishing seminar (April 19&20). The instructor was Alan Nowell out of Atlanta. He runs a pro. finishing shop in Atlanta; writes articles posted on Highland Wood Working (previously Highland Hardware) and Woodshop News websites; and has taught...
  13. Gofor

    Finishing Reference

    Which would be a better reference?: Bob Flexner's Understanding Wood Finishing (2005 updated version) or Jeff Jewitt's Finishing (2004) As to my knowledge level, I have worked professionally with coatings since 1967, but the majority of that was concerning the protection of metals, fiberglas...
    • Gofor
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    • finishing reference
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Finishing
  14. L

    Finishing using wood dyes

    I need advice on using wood dyes as I have not been happy trying stains. I have dyes that mix with either water or alcohol and would appreciate any advice anyone could share. Larry R. Tysinger
  15. TracyP

    Finishing Help

    I am looking at finishing a project "end tables" and building out of red oak. I am including a photo of a fish tank stand that we purchased at a retailer. I realize that the retail product is mostly pressboard but I was wondering if anyone could look at the photo and tell me if there is a...
  16. R

    Best Literature on Finishing Walnut?

    I am working on a dining room table (walnut) and need some literature on finishing. I know nothing about wood finishing aside from the bowls and mallets that I turn. I have looked at books on the internet, but there are millions of them. Any suggestions? Again, I would prefer literature that...
    • Rod
    • Thread
    • finishing literature walnut
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Finishing
  17. DaveO

    A couple of finishing questions...

    I have a big finishing project slated for this weekend and I have a couple of questions before I start. First I am using an oil based stain with a General Finishes Polyacrylic top coat. I know that when using water based finishes you should pre-raise the grain. Should I do that before the oil...
    • DaveO
    • Thread
    • couple finishing questions
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Finishing
  18. S

    Problems with Finishing

    Applying finishes to wood is where I have a lot of questions. I use our group info and I also found this web site, good info. http://www.seagravecoatings.com/Trouble2.htm
  19. S

    finishing mahogany

    Have recently acquired a few pieces of mahogany lumber of which I plan to use for wood turnings, probably bowls. Would like to hear from some of you on how you may have finished such. Stains? Sealers? Final finish? :tinysmile_classes_t
  20. SteveColes

    CA finishing and sanding

    I've been making a few pens as presents and using a CA finish. It works great and is not too hard. BUT, on some of the pens I've done, I'm not getting the "depth" of gloss that I was I hoping for, no matter how mjany coats of CA I use. I've used Dozer's procdeure that is somewhere on the site...

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