This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Lacquer became available in the 1920’s. It was regarded then as the ultimate finish. Pros of Lacquer: -It is very fast drying -It has more water resistance than shellac -Runs and sags are …
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Sandpaper
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Some people have asked me what the best sandpaper to use is. There are several brands that you can try. I have primarily used 3M, and Norton. 3m was my #1 choice for …
Your Budding Woodworker continued
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. In the previous post I discussed how to encourage children to get into woodworking, safety, and age appropriate tools. Get Involved The best way to train your little woodworker is to get in …
Your Budding Woodworker
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. The previous post made me think about how you can encourage children to take up the skill/ hobby. How to Encourage and Support Your Budding Woodworker Woodworking is a wonderful way to teach …
Future Wood Finishing Helpers?
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Today I had a couple of helpers in the shop. Ruby has her own workbench, and sometimes lets Victoria use it (below). They have a wooden wrench, hammer, and an assortment of wood …
Padding Lacquer for French Polishing
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Padding lacquer can be used to french polish also. It can give you the same results as shellac. It has better resistance to water, and dries very quickly. It mixes well with dyes, …
Wear the Respirator
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Lacquer, and urethanes are very smelly. They bother me much more than Shellac. I have made it a point to always wear my respirator when working with these finishes. I want to encourage …
French Polishing Continued
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. When I French polish I first mix my shellac flakes with denatured alcohol. About 4 oz. of flakes to 1 pt. of denatured alcohol. This is a good thickness for french polishing. Leave …
Supply List for French Polishing
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. What you need to start French Polishing Some of the supplies that you need to start french polishing are : -Shellac Flakes, There are a few to choose from. Get the blonde dewaxed …
French Polishing Intro
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Above is a table I recently French Polished. There is a mystique about French Polishing. Some claim that it is the most beautiful finish ever created. It has it’s own vocabulary like “Charging …