73 – Coloring Blotchy Woods
This video is from a live demo I did on Wed. Nov 19th, 2008. The topic was staining blotchy woods. After the demo, I’ve included a portion of the Q&A from the chat room. Thanks to everyone who participated! ...
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h dewaxed shellac. The latter has been my personal favorite for years and you can learn more about it by watching (Episode 73 – Coloring Blotchy Woods). But as you’ll soon see, there’s a new favorite in the Wood Whisperer’s workshop. What’s Wrong With Existing Solutions...
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Finishing Oily Woods
...he old finish off, and start over again. It’s not my favorite solution, but sometimes you just have to do it. Have you had experience with oily woods? How did you handle it? ...
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30 – Somebody Feed Me
A few weeks ago, I added the Incra TSIII Fence System to my tablesaw. Unfortunately, my old outfeed table didn’t really work with the new system. So its time to build a new one. This isn’t your average outfeed table though. Its a full-size work table with a full shelf of storage. P...
Danish Oil on top of Shellac?
...of the shellac. Minwax sells a decent one that is widely available. A few light coats should do the trick. You might also consider using a different coloring agent. Even though I do occasionally use a dilute shellac/dye solution for coloring, its only for certain situations. In most cases, I do ...
Alder Gaming Console – Viewer Project
...thank you for how well the finish came out. Prior to finishing, I reviewed both your Simple Varnish Finish DVD and your podcast about coloring blotchy woods to make sure I wouldn’t mess anything up. The first step was to sand everything up to 150 grit, which works for me. I then proceeded to a...
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... Charles Neil Online Videos You and Dye Deep Red Mahogany Finish Oil Based Finish Basics Desert Outdoor Finish Turning Water Into Oil Coloring Blotchy Woods Cutting Board Finish Finishing Live Q & A Pop Goes the Maple Online Articles Matching Color the Easy Way The Difference a Film Makes Blotc...
Working With New Wood Species?
...ood itself. I start by poking it with my fingernail, trying get an idea of how hard the wood is and how durable it might be in a project. The harder woods usually won’t dent at all, but the softer woods will. I also look to see if the grain and pores are open or closed (open like oak and w...
Wood Talk Online Radio – #95
...r respirator cartridges, basement woodworking and the impact on HVAC, strategies concerning beading on a drawer front, polyurethane flammability, good woods to practice your planing, ebony species for G&G work, and cutting bevel angles exceeding 45 degrees. WhatÂ’s on the Bench? Matt: Back from...
Exotic Wood Issues
...meone working with these on a regular basis I would appreciate the contact. Thank-you. And here was my reply: “Hey Josh. There are a number of woods out there that can cause finishing and gluing problems. Teak, rosewood, cocobolo, bloodwood, and padauk, just to name a few. Unfortunately th...