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19th June 2010, 04:54 PM #1
Lidded boxes
Hi
Two lidded boxes, lids retained in place by use of magnets.
Timber is Beech, I am not particularly happy with the end results. I used Tung Oil which darken the white Beech more than I cared for.
With Beech perhaps there is a better alternative finish - any suggestions?Tony Ward
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20th June 2010, 04:37 PM #2Skwair2rownd
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Tony - What's not to be pleased about??
To me they are damned good!!
colour is a personal thing, but I like those tones.
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20th June 2010, 04:47 PM #3
Tony..they look good.
Different Strokes...........on light coloured woods I use finger/rag/wipe on...diluted white shellac.
As many coats as I reckon.
When cured, I apply Traditional wax and buff.
Minimal darkening.
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20th June 2010, 06:35 PM #4
Hi Tony,
They look good to me, nice work as usual!
I agree with Watson, light shellac and Neil's Traditional wax for minimal colour change. Other waxes might work also.
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26th June 2010, 08:42 AM #5
Very nice,
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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2nd July 2010, 02:27 AM #6Senior Member
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Very nice, I have had light timber darken more than I wanted from the finish in the past, it just takes the 1% off being totally happy with what you wanted to acheive. If you still want an oil finish, try Kunos Oil, it seems to be lighter in colour than other oils.
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2nd July 2010, 09:27 AM #7
thanks to Watson & Paulphot for their tips, settling into a new home / workshop is keeping me away from box making, hopefully the resumption will happen real soon!
Tony Ward
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28th July 2010, 02:58 PM #8
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