Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk stuff.
Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good shine to
it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for some things I
have made, but did not see it last time I was in Rockler's. So any
suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
--
Paul O.
"Paul" wrote:
> I found, tucked away, a can of spray laquer. I'm trying it on a
> scrap of the walnut to see how that looks. If that doesn't work for
> me, I'll try one of you-all's suggestions.
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Before you shoot the lacquer, apply some BLO, then wait a week before
you shoot.
"Mikey likes it", so will you, IMHO.
Lew
On 5/1/2011 9:21 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
> "Paul" wrote:
>
>> I found, tucked away, a can of spray laquer. I'm trying it on a
>> scrap of the walnut to see how that looks. If that doesn't work for
>> me, I'll try one of you-all's suggestions.
> -------------------------------
> Before you shoot the lacquer, apply some BLO, then wait a week before
> you shoot.
>
> "Mikey likes it", so will you, IMHO.
>
> Lew
>
>
...I do a "sample" once in-a-while and need it done reeeeeel quick. Two
rattle-cans: hit it with shellac sealer/finish (I use Zinsser), wait a
few minutes (or 'til it doesn't smell) and maybe touch with some 220
laying around, then lacquer (any brand handy, pick ur sheen). Some of
these "samples" I still have laying around and they look great! Not to
mention, your project has a bunch of holes that won't do well with
either a brush *or* a wipe...love them rattle-cans...
cg
In article <[email protected]>, tiredofspam
says...
>
> I rely on shellac, period.
> Oils are fine, shellac and oils make the grain pop.
If you want really easy it's hard to beat the Minwax wipe-on
polyurethane. You have to _work_ at screwing that up.
> On 5/1/2011 9:48 AM, Paul wrote:
> > Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk stuff.
> > Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good
> > shine to it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for
> > some things I have made, but did not see it last time I was in
> > Rockler's. So any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
> >
On May 1, 9:48=A0am, "Paul" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk stuff.
> Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good shine=
to
> it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for some things =
I
> have made, but did not see it last time I was in Rockler's. So any
> suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
>
> --
> Paul O.
The ultimate finish for walnut is shellac, either rubbed
or French polished. Orange shellac adds a nice warm
tone.
On May 1, 10:12=A0am, "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>, tiredofspam
> says...
>
>
>
> > I rely on shellac, period.
> > Oils are fine, shellac and oils make the grain pop.
>
> If you want really easy it's hard to beat the Minwax wipe-on
> polyurethane. =A0You have to _work_ at screwing that up.
>
> > On 5/1/2011 9:48 AM, Paul wrote:
> > > Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk stu=
ff.
> > > Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good
> > > shine to it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for
> > > some things I have made, but did not see it last time I was in
> > > Rockler's. So any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
I would go with wipe on too. I am proof it is idiot-proof.
If you want to pop the grain up a little better you can start with
boiled linseed oil, let it dry thoroughly and then follow it with
poly. Both finishes are easy, dry pretty quickly and provide a very
nice finish on walnut. Also, the poly is easy to touch up if minor
scratches occur.
RonB
On Sun, 1 May 2011 06:48:42 -0700, "Paul" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk stuff.
>Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good shine to
>it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for some things I
>have made, but did not see it last time I was in Rockler's. So any
>suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
Waterlox Original in gloss.
Why shiny, though? I prefer seeing the -wood- beneath the finish,
myself.
--
We're all here because we're not all there.
--
Paul O.
"RonB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On May 1, 10:12 am, "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>, tiredofspam
> says...
>
>
>
> > I rely on shellac, period.
> > Oils are fine, shellac and oils make the grain pop.
>
> If you want really easy it's hard to beat the Minwax wipe-on
> polyurethane. You have to _work_ at screwing that up.
>
> > On 5/1/2011 9:48 AM, Paul wrote:
> > > Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk
> > > stuff.
> > > Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good
> > > shine to it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for
> > > some things I have made, but did not see it last time I was in
> > > Rockler's. So any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
I would go with wipe on too. I am proof it is idiot-proof.
If you want to pop the grain up a little better you can start with
boiled linseed oil, let it dry thoroughly and then follow it with
poly. Both finishes are easy, dry pretty quickly and provide a very
nice finish on walnut. Also, the poly is easy to touch up if minor
scratches occur.
RonB
I found, tucked away, a can of spray laquer. I'm trying it on a scrap of the
walnut to see how that looks. If that doesn't work for me, I'll try one of
you-all's suggestions.
Paul
On 5/1/2011 10:21 PM, Paul wrote:
>>
>> > On 5/1/2011 9:48 AM, Paul wrote:
>> > > Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk
>> > > stuff.>> > > Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good
>> > > shine to it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for
>> > > some things I have made, but did not see it last time I was in
>> > > Rockler's. So any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
> I found, tucked away, a can of spray laquer. I'm trying it on a scrap of
> the walnut to see how that looks. If that doesn't work for me, I'll try
> one of you-all's suggestions.
The easiest is the can of spray lacquer you have. It is not quite as
nice as shellac, shellac is perfect for walnut and maple, and is fool
proof. You have to open the can, stir and apply a couple of times and
steel wool it, so it is not quite as easy, but the result is spectacular.
--
Jack
You Can't Fix Stupid, but You Can Vote it Out!
http://jbstein.com
--
Paul O.
"Charlie Groh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 5/1/2011 9:21 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
>> "Paul" wrote:
>>
>>> I found, tucked away, a can of spray laquer. I'm trying it on a
>>> scrap of the walnut to see how that looks. If that doesn't work for
>>> me, I'll try one of you-all's suggestions.
>> -------------------------------
>> Before you shoot the lacquer, apply some BLO, then wait a week before
>> you shoot.
>>
>> "Mikey likes it", so will you, IMHO.
>>
>> Lew
>>
>>
> ...I do a "sample" once in-a-while and need it done reeeeeel quick. Two
> rattle-cans: hit it with shellac sealer/finish (I use Zinsser), wait a
> few minutes (or 'til it doesn't smell) and maybe touch with some 220
> laying around, then lacquer (any brand handy, pick ur sheen). Some of
> these "samples" I still have laying around and they look great! Not to
> mention, your project has a bunch of holes that won't do well with either
> a brush *or* a wipe...love them rattle-cans...
>
> cg
I went ahead with the spray laquer. Looks pretty good, not a fine piece of
furniture, but looks good enough for what I wanted. Thanks Guys.
Paul
I rely on shellac, period.
Oils are fine, shellac and oils make the grain pop.
On 5/1/2011 9:48 AM, Paul wrote:
> Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk stuff.
> Would like recommendations for an easy to do finish that has a good
> shine to it. I used to use Rockler's Wunder coat, I think it was, for
> some things I have made, but did not see it last time I was in
> Rockler's. So any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
>