Thread: What to do, what to do.

Kunos Oil

What gloss on the Nitro? 30% rubbed back between coats will make it pop.

I'd go higher on the sanding, up to 1200 then Triple E, then Kuno.

Enough sanding sealer to fill the grain then three coats of 60% lacquer rubbed back with 0000 steel wool between coats then buffed with EEE when finished. Go up to at least 800#. That will look fantastic. You will be able to use it as a mirror to shave... Send it up here for me to play with, I will promise not to cut it up. .
Jim

Scott, I would be using N/C 30% as suggested. If you talk to, our friend KW the answer would be N/C. See you on Tuesday night all going well. The platter looks great.

Originally Posted by

What gloss on the Nitro? 30% rubbed back between coats will make it pop.

Yup, mine is diluted to about 30% which was recommended to me by Ken Wraight.

Originally Posted by chucky

Scott, I would be using N/C 30% as suggested. If talk to our friend KW I think the answer would be N/C. See you on Tuesday night all going well. The platter looks great.

Ta Ian, if I finish it before then I'll bring it in.

Scott, I cannot give you advice on the recommended finish but I can tell you that you have a spectacular piece of Blackwood!
hope you post a pic of the final result.
regards

Originally Posted by Pat

I'd go higher on the sanding, up to 1200 then Triple E, then Kuno.

Thanks Pat. I know it sounds silly but I've never been one to go any higher than 400. Do you think there is much difference if you do?

Originally Posted by Ruddy

Scott, I cannot give you advice on the recommended finish but I can tell you that you have a spectacular piece of Blackwood!
hope you post a pic of the final result.
regards

Oh yeah, it's a very special piece of wood. It didn't look like it had much fiddleback at first but when I started sanding it and splashing bits of sealer on it, I nearly wet myself. I really can't wait till it's finished. I did intend on selling the piece but I think it might be a keeper.

Originally Posted by dai sensei

Kunos Oil

Seen Kunos been mentioned a fair bit lately. What is Kunos anyway, is it like Tung?

Just read the MSDS and it appears to be mainly a mix of linseed oil and stand oil (specially treated linseed oil) with some metallic driers added to help form a harder more cross linked film. Looks like interesting stuff.

Originally Posted by Scott

Yup, mine is diluted to about 30% which was recommended to me by Ken Wraight.

I meant 30% gloss.

Beautiful piece!!

I prefer tung oil finish by any number of makers. I like a baby skin soft finish rather than gloss.

Starting from where you are I would apply the tung oil while the piece is rotating on the lathe at about 600 rpm and let dry overnight. Apply just enough to cover evenly.

Next day with piece turning on the lathe, use 320 or 400 grit wet with tung oil and gently sand over all, then using a cloth dampened with tung oil rub all over and let dry overnight. You can repeat this to get higher gloss.

Buffing with an old athletic sock the next day will also bring up more gloss.

There are many paths to the same place.

Originally Posted by Scott

Thanks Pat. I know it sounds silly but I've never been one to go any higher than 400. Do you think there is much difference if you do?

Hello Scott, the higher grits start to "polish" the timber adding to the luster that you get with finish.

I only do this for "special" pieces, ie for my wife or if the piece dictates it. For most pieces 400 - 600 then triple E. Additional grits only take seconds to apply, just the case of cleaning the piece after every grit with a tack cloth to remove the dust.

I'm just a weekend hack, so I have the time to play with different ways of doing things.