I like to use a pore filler on walnut. I use Behlens, mixed with enough
walnut stain to bring up the figure. How much stain depends on how dark you
want. Good to test first. After that, I use oil if it won't be handled a
whole lot. Varnish otherwise.
Using a pore filler is much more work but worth the effort.
Bob Moody
There are many best ways depending on the look you want and the protection
you need.
Give us more details as to whether you need protection from spills or things
being dropped on the surface. A shiny or satin finish.
"Neil Cummins" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi guys,
> I'm just about finishing my current walnut project. Just wondering
> what might be the best way to finish this piece. Any tips would be
> appreciated from the vast experience in here.
>
> neil
Again, the first criteria of choosing a finish is to select one that
provides the protection that will give a reasonable amount of protection for
the use the piece is expected to see. Second is the look. Third is the
compromises the first two usually make necessary.
What exactly is your current project and are you looking for a hard surface
finish or a soft, warm, keep the feel of the wood finish?
With out that information speculation on the proper finish has no better
then a 50/50 chance of being correct.
--
Mike G.
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Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net
"Neil Cummins" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi guys,
> I'm just about finishing my current walnut project. Just wondering
> what might be the best way to finish this piece. Any tips would be
> appreciated from the vast experience in here.
>
> neil
In that case I've always been of the opinion that God made walnut just so it
could be oiled. Danish oil will give you a bit more protection then boiled
linseed oil or tung oil but since protection isn't a major factor you should
try all three on some scrap to see which gives you a tone you like.
The other up side to oil is you don't have t worry about filling those pesky
pores.
Good luck
--
Mike G.
[email protected]
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net
"Neil Cummins" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> The project is actually 2 cabinets either side of my rear projection
> tv. One for all the home cinema equipment amps etc and the other for
> my dvds, cds etc..
> I don't expect they will get to much abuse. I also want to keep away
> from varnish.
> Thanks again.
> Neil.
>
>
> On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:50:42 -0500, "Mike G"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Again, the first criteria of choosing a finish is to select one that
> >provides the protection that will give a reasonable amount of protection
for
> >the use the piece is expected to see. Second is the look. Third is the
> >compromises the first two usually make necessary.
> >
> >What exactly is your current project and are you looking for a hard
surface
> >finish or a soft, warm, keep the feel of the wood finish?
> >
> >With out that information speculation on the proper finish has no better
> >then a 50/50 chance of being correct.
>
The project is actually 2 cabinets either side of my rear projection
tv. One for all the home cinema equipment amps etc and the other for
my dvds, cds etc..
I don't expect they will get to much abuse. I also want to keep away
from varnish.
Thanks again.
Neil.
On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:50:42 -0500, "Mike G"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Again, the first criteria of choosing a finish is to select one that
>provides the protection that will give a reasonable amount of protection for
>the use the piece is expected to see. Second is the look. Third is the
>compromises the first two usually make necessary.
>
>What exactly is your current project and are you looking for a hard surface
>finish or a soft, warm, keep the feel of the wood finish?
>
>With out that information speculation on the proper finish has no better
>then a 50/50 chance of being correct.