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Thread: Rosewood - NOOB

  1. 14th December 2012, 07:35 AM #1
    St Kurt
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    Smile Rosewood - NOOB

    Hi Folks,

    Intro -My name is Kurt, I'm a long time listener, first time caller... I enjoy long walks on the beach and power tools

    I'd like to pick your collective minds, to learn solutions to finishing rosewood.

    A few years ago I reclaimed some rosewood from an old 'head master's desk', which I now plan to use.

    I'm planning make a few jewelery boxes... since this is a 'rich' timber, i plan to go all out (exotic) with design, build and features to do the timber the justice it deserves.

    All idea's and suggestions are welcome....


    Thanks in advance,
    Kurt
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  3. 15th December 2012, 08:02 AM #2
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    FINISHING OILY WOODS
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  4. 15th December 2012, 01:06 PM #3
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    Kurt,

    I have only ever used nitrocellulose lacquer over rosewood, because I use this timber for furniture. Some Rosewood is oily, and some is not.

    The oily/resinous material needs care with gluing (the newer PU glues have worked very well for me). However, I have never had a problem with NC sanding sealers or lacquer finishes over Rosewood.

    I am still something of a novice, but find NC lacquer a very easy finish to apply, as well as being very forgiving (easy to fix if I foul up).
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    The item in the pic is Rosewood. The top was very oily/resinous, but it finished very well.

    Cheerio!
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  5. 15th December 2012, 08:08 PM #4
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    Probably a good idea to clarify what you mean by Rosewood. Are you meaning the Aussie stuff or one of the exotic tropical versions?
    Apologies for unnoticed autocomplete errors.
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    Quote Originally Posted by St Kurt View Post
    Hi Folks,
    I enjoy long walks on the beach and power tools
    You must have a long extension lead - watch out for the volt drop!
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