So, I like to make mostly utilitarian pieces, "treenware"
have a couple different oil/wax combinations I use and am more than happy with.
But, there are a few things where vessels will be strictly ornamental,
What kind of finishes have you tried, and what do you like / not like about them?
How do you handle final finishing without polishing with Mequire's or 3M's finesse It? Beall buffing system?
I realize with poly's etc. buffing would have to be slower speed else you'll just melt finish .........
Altho I don't like coloring, and would rather use different woods for contrast/color,
I do use Chestnut and also Trans Tint, both with good success.
I also personally don't care for high gloss pieces, but that's what some people want, so .......
I'm currently working on an Ambrosia Sycamore bowl, used Waterlox for 1st time
like the resulting finish, just not happy how it darkened color of wood
but now I know it'll be good for darker woods (wenge, walnut, ebony, cocobolo, etc)
There's a slew of different finishes out there,
Deft, Minwax, WOP, General Finishes, etc .... list is almost endless,
I don't mind spending money on a good product, just hate buying/trying and finding it doesn't do the job.
So again, what are ya'll happy with, and not happy with ??
In furniture trade, I'm accustomed to commercial finishes and using hvlp
in the turning world, finishing is completely different and there's just too many to choose from as a beginner ..........
TIA
have a couple different oil/wax combinations I use and am more than happy with.
But, there are a few things where vessels will be strictly ornamental,
What kind of finishes have you tried, and what do you like / not like about them?
How do you handle final finishing without polishing with Mequire's or 3M's finesse It? Beall buffing system?
I realize with poly's etc. buffing would have to be slower speed else you'll just melt finish .........
Altho I don't like coloring, and would rather use different woods for contrast/color,
I do use Chestnut and also Trans Tint, both with good success.
I also personally don't care for high gloss pieces, but that's what some people want, so .......
I'm currently working on an Ambrosia Sycamore bowl, used Waterlox for 1st time
like the resulting finish, just not happy how it darkened color of wood
but now I know it'll be good for darker woods (wenge, walnut, ebony, cocobolo, etc)
There's a slew of different finishes out there,
Deft, Minwax, WOP, General Finishes, etc .... list is almost endless,
I don't mind spending money on a good product, just hate buying/trying and finding it doesn't do the job.
So again, what are ya'll happy with, and not happy with ??
In furniture trade, I'm accustomed to commercial finishes and using hvlp
in the turning world, finishing is completely different and there's just too many to choose from as a beginner ..........
TIA