This is for a Cherry cabinet. I've ordered (per Jeff at Homestead) some WB
Fuhr #355 Acrylic Varnish and the #365 Sealer (as well as some Red/Brown
trans-tint, just to experiment later).
Here's my thought. Can I use Danish or BLO under the WB ? Maybe some
Cherry or Fruitwood Watco to get the color and texture nice, then the WB
over that ? Even if that is OK, am I looking at waiting days or weeks for
the oil to dry well enough before I can spray the topcoat ?
Anyone done this ? BTW - I would have ask Jeff on the phone, but he seems
so busy, I felt guilty about taking his time. Plus there's a good chance
that someone here has done this (or similiar). Like many who do Cherry
projects, I'm just looking to help the 'aging' coloring along a little bit -
not a lot - just a little.
The topcoat will be sprayed btw - got a GREAT deal ($250) on a Turbinaire
that was used once for 30 min !
jim
Hi Jim,
Why not ask the question on their Finishing Forum? Several full time finishers
contribute to that group. JG
Jim Bailey wrote:
> This is for a Cherry cabinet. I've ordered (per Jeff at Homestead) some WB
> Fuhr #355 Acrylic Varnish and the #365 Sealer (as well as some Red/Brown
> trans-tint, just to experiment later).
>
> Here's my thought. Can I use Danish or BLO under the WB ? Maybe some
> Cherry or Fruitwood Watco to get the color and texture nice, then the WB
> over that ? Even if that is OK, am I looking at waiting days or weeks for
> the oil to dry well enough before I can spray the topcoat ?
>
> Anyone done this ? BTW - I would have ask Jeff on the phone, but he seems
> so busy, I felt guilty about taking his time. Plus there's a good chance
> that someone here has done this (or similiar). Like many who do Cherry
> projects, I'm just looking to help the 'aging' coloring along a little bit -
> not a lot - just a little.
>
> The topcoat will be sprayed btw - got a GREAT deal ($250) on a Turbinaire
> that was used once for 30 min !
>
> jim
I've used BLO and oil-based stains under WB poly many times without
trouble, provided ample curing time is allowd for the stain or BLO. 24
hours at a minimum, longer on cool or humid days.
--
Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland
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>
> Anyone done this ? BTW - I would have ask Jeff on the phone, but he seems
> so busy, I felt guilty about taking his time. Plus there's a good chance
> that someone here has done this (or similiar). Like many who do Cherry
> projects, I'm just looking to help the 'aging' coloring along a little
> bit -
> not a lot - just a little.
>
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Jim,
Putting cherry in direct sunlight and rotating it periodically will "age"
it nicely in a fairly short time.
Tom