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Finishing a Maple and Walnut End Grain Chessboard

So I have been working on a chessboard and need some advise for finishing. I have convinced myself to rub out my finish to a nice semi gloss. However, I need a path to get there. I have considered lacquer, but I am not experienced enough to speak to how I should prep the end grain prior to...
- Ward Green
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- Nov 18, 2017
- chessboard end grain finish maple rub walnut
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Finishing
Shellac rub out method sought HELP!

Hi All, I posted this on the general board before I saw this finishing one. I have some small boxes that I finished with shellac. I wiped on a lot of 2 lb. coats and got a pretty good surface. But the rubbing out seems so labor intensive. I'm starting with 400g sterated paper then 0000...
- woodhead
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- Jun 24, 2008
- method rub shellac sought
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Finishing
Shellac rub out method sought HELP!

Hi All, I have some small boxes that I finished with shellac. I wiped on a lot of 2 lb. coats and got a pretty good surface. But the rubbing out seems so labor intensive. I'm starting with 400g sterated paper then 0000 steel wool. After this I wax and shine. I don't like waxing with steel...
- woodhead
- Thread
- Jun 24, 2008
- method rub shellac sought
- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Woodworking