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dhazelton - 33 posted 02-21-2012 07:11 AM

Boiled linseed oil is also great for cleaning old dirty wood like antique chairs or dressers. I like to buy old carpenter toolboxes at yard sales and auctions and if they are really filthy I clean them with a scotchbrite or 0000 steel wool dipped in BOL and they come clean but have a beautiful aged patina. Also works great on tool handles.

Bill White - 34 posted 02-21-2012 08:17 AM

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I don’t use MinWax stains. IMO they have a tendancy to muddy the wood grain. I add a few drops of TransTint a little at a time ‘till I get the color I want. I also use TT in wiping varnishes and shellac.

Make SURE that ya don’t get just raw linseed oil. BLO has driers. The raw stuff doesn’t.

Bill

Reply by mafe

The linseed oil can penetrate extremely deep by itself, but this takes time. When you use linseed oil it must be applied in thin layers, and best is several, then the oil can harden, otherwise there will come a thin layer on top that has hardened, and then the hardening process stops.

So I think the reason that there has been this tradition to use turpentine is due to speed not quality.

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The New Wood Finishing Book, Revised Edition by Michael Dresdner Published by Taunton Press ISBN 10: 1561582999 ISBN 13: 9781561582990

Wood Finishing Fixes: Quick Answers to Over 175 Most Frequesntly Asked Q Dresdner, Michael Published by Taunton Press (2003) ISBN 10: 1561585912 ISBN 13: 9781561585915

Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish Bob Flexner Published by Rodale Press ISBN 10: 0875967345 ISBN 13: 9780875967349

Tauntons Complete Illustrated Guide To Finishing Jewitt, Jeff Published by Taunton Press ISBN 10: 1561585920 ISBN 13: 9781561585922

Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques Editors of Fine Woodworking Published by Taunton Press (2011) ISBN 10: 1600853668 ISBN 13: 9781600853661

Success With Finishing (Success with .S.) Cass, Mark Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Public (2006) ISBN 10: 1861084269 ISBN 13: 9781861084262

Painting and Finishing (Build Like A Pro) Michael Dresdner Published by Taunton Press ISBN 10: 1561584800 ISBN 13: 9781561584802

Complete Woodfinishing Hosker, Ian Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (1998) ISBN 10: 0946819335 ISBN 13: 9780946819331

Finishes & Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple & Beautiful Finish (Essentials of Woodworking) Editors of Fine Woodworking Published by Taunton Press ISBN 10: 1561582980 ISBN 13: 9781561582983

Finishes & Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple & Beautiful Finish (Essentials of Woodworking) Editors of Fine Woodworking Published by Taunton Press ISBN 10: 1561580031 ISBN 13: 9781561580033

Methods of Work: Finishing: The best tips from 25 years of Fine Woodworking Jim Richey Published by Taunton Press ISBN 10: 1561583715 ISBN 13: 9781561583713

Foolproof Wood Finishing: For Those Who Love to Build and Hate to Finish Masaschi, Teri Published by Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN 10: 1565233034 ISBN 13: 9781565233034

Great Wood Finishes Jewitt, Jeff Published by Taunton Press (2000) ISBN 10: 1561582883 ISBN 13: 9781561582884

Hand-Applied Finishes (Fine Woodworking DVD Workshop) Jewitt, Jeff Published by Taunton Press (1997) ISBN 10: 1561581542 ISBN 13: 9781561581542

Spray Finishing and Other Techniques Fine Woodworking Editors Published by Taunton Press (2006) ISBN 10: 1561588296 ISBN 13: 9781561588299

Paint Transformations (Do It Now Do It Fast Do It Right) Fine Homebuilding Editors Published by Taunton Press (2004) ISBN 10: 1561586706 ISBN 13: 9781561586707

Spray Finishing Charron, Andy Published by Taunton Press (1996) ISBN 10: 1561581143 ISBN 13: 9781561581146

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        Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish
        Bob Flexner
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Reversible vs. Non-Reversible Finishing by Alan Noel Professional Wood Finisher

When I first started my shop some thirty plus years ago, I realized in short order the need to understand which finishing materials would work together and which would not. A good friend and mentor at the time was very kind in that he freely shared his knowledge with me, even though I was his competition. The following tips should help to clear the air:
  1. There are two basic types of finishing systems, reversible and non-reversible.
  2. Reversible finishes are LACQUER and SHELLAC. OIL-based and WATER-based finishes are non-reversible.
  3. Lacquer finishes are basically "finger nail polish." Each successive coat melts into the previous coat thereby creating one "homogeneous" coat when dry.
  4. Shellac works exactly the same way as lacquer. Each coat melts into the previous coat creating a homogeneous finish.
  5. All oil based finishes or ANY finish that is thinned with "mineral sprits," are non-reversible. This means that each coat will not melt into the previous coat.
  6. Water based finishes are the same as oil based in that they are non-reversible.
  7. To make all of these finishing systems work together simply sand the finish to be recoated with 320 or 400 grit sand paper. This will create fine scratches or "ruts" for the next coat to cling to.
  8. Be sure to sand all areas and remove the sanding dust with a tack cloth before re-coating.
This is a very simplistic explanation but one that will always work without getting into the chemistry of these materials. As always, practice on scraps first.

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Homestead Finishing Products was started in 1994 by Jeff Jewitt and his wife, Susan Jewitt. Prior to that time, Jeff and Susan had operated a full time furniture restoration and refinishing business. Homestead Finishing Products and the refinishing business were run side by side until 2004, at which time Jeff and Susan devoted their efforts exclusively to Homestead Finishing Products. What began as a very small catalog business later developed to a full-time manufacturing and finishing retail business. We are the originator and manufacturer of TransTint® Dyes, which are sold world-wide for furniture applications as well as other diverse applications such as musical instruments, aerospace, and flooring. In addition to running Homestead Finishing Products and refinishing furniture, Jeff Jewitt finds time to write and consult on a variety of topics. A frequent contributor for over twenty years to Fine Woodworking Magazine (Taunton Press), he has also written numerous articles for Woodshop News, American Woodworker, Wood Magazine, Woodcraft Magazine and Popular Woodworking Magazine. He has appeared 3 times on Scott Phillips “The American Woodshop” television series and has won numerous awards for his books and videos.

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        80 grit: 30%
        120 grit: 50%
        220 grit: 20%
        
        1m - 80 grit: shaping. round over sharp edges. stripping paint. remove scratches.
        1m 35s - 120 grit: the workhorse
        2m 50s - 220 grit: finishing. before oil finishes. not with lacquer or polyurethane.
                           not usuially used on bare wood.
        2m 55s - protective finish will give silky smooth feel.
        3m 30s - 220 between polyurethane coats. lacquer doen't need sanding between coats.
                 220 before final coat.
        4m 20s - folding for hand sanding.
        
        6m 30s - Bench top sanders

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