Definitely. Just wanted some testimonials before spending the money.
Brian.
"B a r r y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:57:12 -0700, "Brian" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >Curious whether anyone has used the General Finishes products listed in
> >Subject and the similar Waterlox products. I've used Waterlox a fair
amount
> >and generally like it, but the General Finishes products are far more
> >readily available locally.
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Brain.
> >
>
> Don't takes this the wrong way, but why not make some sample boards
> yourself? I've found this is truly the only way for me to learn about
> a finish. The best judge of what works for me is me. You'll need to
> do sample boards anyway, unless you plan on trying a foreign product
> directly on a hard worked piece.
>
> Barry
B a r r y wrote:
> On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:57:12 -0700, "Brian" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> Curious whether anyone has used the General Finishes products listed
>> in Subject and the similar Waterlox products. I've used Waterlox a
>> fair amount and generally like it, but the General Finishes products
>> are far more readily available locally.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Brain.
>>
>
> Don't takes this the wrong way, but why not make some sample boards
> yourself? I've found this is truly the only way for me to learn about
> a finish. The best judge of what works for me is me. You'll need to
> do sample boards anyway, unless you plan on trying a foreign product
> directly on a hard worked piece.
>
> Barry
... and cut some kerfs with a saw so you can try several things on the same
board. Make sure you write on the front or back what each trial is. I have
a piece of birch plywood with 4 separate areas that neither SWMBO or I can
remember which finish is in which area. <g>
-- Mark
Generally I wipe them on with a rag. However, a few years ago I used the
Gloss Arm R Seal on a Walnut project. I wiped on the first 2 coats, lightly
steel wooling between coats and applied the 3rd and final coat with a better
quality foam brush. I was shocked at how well that worked. The finish
absolutely looked sprayed on. On numerous occasions I have posted pictures
of that project because of requests. IIRC the can indicated that using a
foam brush was a recommended way to apply. The first wiped on coats pretty
much sealed the wood so that it no longer soaked up the finish. The 3rd
coat went on very wet and flowed beautifully. There was no need to go over
any spot a second time other than to combine the previous area that was
covered with the new area. After the brush was loaded, 1 dip of the 3"
brush would literally cover about 2 square feet. I did get a bit of
bubbling with the foam brush application but they all disappeared before
curing.
"Jim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> How do you apply the General Finishes finish. I also use it and am trying
> several methods to see what gives me the best results. Just curious what
> works best for you.
>
> Jim
> web site: www.woodblog.com
>
> "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > I use the General finishes, Seal a Cell and Arm R Coat. Both are
premium
> > quality products.
> >
> >
> > "Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Curious whether anyone has used the General Finishes products listed
in
> > > Subject and the similar Waterlox products. I've used Waterlox a fair
> > amount
> > > and generally like it, but the General Finishes products are far more
> > > readily available locally.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Brain.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
How do you apply the General Finishes finish. I also use it and am trying
several methods to see what gives me the best results. Just curious what
works best for you.
Jim
web site: www.woodblog.com
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I use the General finishes, Seal a Cell and Arm R Coat. Both are premium
> quality products.
>
>
> "Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Curious whether anyone has used the General Finishes products listed in
> > Subject and the similar Waterlox products. I've used Waterlox a fair
> amount
> > and generally like it, but the General Finishes products are far more
> > readily available locally.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Brain.
> >
> >
>
>
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:57:12 -0700, "Brian" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Curious whether anyone has used the General Finishes products listed in
>Subject and the similar Waterlox products. I've used Waterlox a fair amount
>and generally like it, but the General Finishes products are far more
>readily available locally.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Brain.
>
Don't takes this the wrong way, but why not make some sample boards
yourself? I've found this is truly the only way for me to learn about
a finish. The best judge of what works for me is me. You'll need to
do sample boards anyway, unless you plan on trying a foreign product
directly on a hard worked piece.
Barry
I use the General finishes, Seal a Cell and Arm R Coat. Both are premium
quality products.
"Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Curious whether anyone has used the General Finishes products listed in
> Subject and the similar Waterlox products. I've used Waterlox a fair
amount
> and generally like it, but the General Finishes products are far more
> readily available locally.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Brain.
>
>