A finish I really like that preserves the color and grain of the wood is a very simple oil plus wax finish. It's very similar to how Thomas Moser does their furniture. the results are very good.
It's also really simple.
Apply danish or lightly catalyzed linseed oil per the container instructions.
apply bowling alley wax (available at hardware stores in cans, like Butcher's brand) per the Thomas Moser directions:
http://www.thosmoser.com/page.php?page_id=75&title=Maintenance
comes out with a nice natural wood sheen without the hassle of varnish. you can do it with a couple rags.
It's also really simple.
Apply danish or lightly catalyzed linseed oil per the container instructions.
apply bowling alley wax (available at hardware stores in cans, like Butcher's brand) per the Thomas Moser directions:
http://www.thosmoser.com/page.php?page_id=75&title=Maintenance
comes out with a nice natural wood sheen without the hassle of varnish. you can do it with a couple rags.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys., I'll try the simpler ones first...not that the complex ones aren't good, but I may not have the time to do a good job.
alcohol base varnish like synteko,or urania from carver,they are both buffable like car paint,they use a catalyst so it dries in about an 1hr or 2.
you can bring it to a mirror finish.
but you need at least 4 coats to cover well cause your gonna sand and buff a lot if you roll it on or brush it.
if you spray it,it's less of a job to get it smooth.
and it's a tough finish too.😉
you can bring it to a mirror finish.
but you need at least 4 coats to cover well cause your gonna sand and buff a lot if you roll it on or brush it.
if you spray it,it's less of a job to get it smooth.
and it's a tough finish too.😉
Hi Brett,
don't wish to hijack Cyberspyder's original post....he was really asking about gloss finish ......so I was really only replying to your post about a 'satin' finish.
But anyway, they are:
2 x Vifa P22WP in series, D26NC tweeter, active crossover ....sounds OK but a bit resonant really low down....not helped by poor room and placement.
don't wish to hijack Cyberspyder's original post....he was really asking about gloss finish ......so I was really only replying to your post about a 'satin' finish.
But anyway, they are:
2 x Vifa P22WP in series, D26NC tweeter, active crossover ....sounds OK but a bit resonant really low down....not helped by poor room and placement.
cyberspyder said:
Depending on your speaker design, there is a farily simple method to get a mirror like finish over wood,burshed on. In the example below, I used Zinser sanding sealer, about 3 coats, sanding smooth in between, followed by "Old Masters" poly, 3 coats, again sanding in between. The sanding was graduated up in grit at each step from 240grit on the first coat of sanding sealer to extra fine synthetic steel wool pad before the last poly coat.
I used actually used a paint pad for brush on application. You want to try and get a very flat, smooth finish with the sanding sealer to start with and then apply the poly in thick coats. The key, however, is to apply the poly to one side at a time and let that side set up while remiaining in a horizontal position, so there can be no sagging or running of the poly. The paint pad marks settle out with a thick coat when it remains horizotnal. I had to leave these in the horizontal position for 3-4 hours to ensure that they were set up enough and it took a day or two before each side was completely dry so you have to be patient. The "Old Masters" is really great for this type of application.
Good luck,
R-Carpenter said:
Roman, I too have to tell you that I too was just SHOCKED! SHOCKED beyond understanding here. Someone must be having a Bad Day here, or an epiphany, not sure which. 😀
Excellent thread.
I'm good at veneering but very poor at clearing. Much thanks to you all!
One question though:
Where does one actually get aniline dye in powder form? I can't find!
I'm good at veneering but very poor at clearing. Much thanks to you all!
One question though:
Where does one actually get aniline dye in powder form? I can't find!
Google it. Specialty woodworking and restoration stores will have it.
You can also get alcohol stains in already dissolved form. It's the same thing. Mohawk, Baihlen, Abbot Paint. There's plenty.
You can also get alcohol stains in already dissolved form. It's the same thing. Mohawk, Baihlen, Abbot Paint. There's plenty.
Thanks spyder.raypalmer said:
A good source for finishing supplies is Wood Essence in Saskatchewan. They have a good line of pre-dissolved dyes. I bought some dyes and other finishing supplies (shellac, abrasives) from them for guitar finishing.
Reasonable shipping costs as well.
I've had good personalized service from them with after sales support as well- patiently answering questions, etc.
Cheers
John
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