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I also bought a second can that seemed identical to the first. It's probably due to the fact that I'm applying it in a colder environment than you are - outside with no heating. I thought about...

I resorted to buying "easy brush cleaner" from bunnings and that seems to dissolve the varnish more easily, towelled the brush off as much as I could, then washing the brushes 3-4 times with heaps of...

Thanks, it's the mistake I keep repeating even though I've learned many times before that you can't get away with cheap stuff. I bought a medium-price brush, used that and bricked it almost...

Claw, I hope you're still around because I have a question about CFP!

I have a tough time getting all the CFP out of the brushes. It's a good deal thicker than regular poly and doesn't seem to...

Hi all, what's the trick to varnishing the ends of a piece without messing it all up? I've been applying finishes sporadically for about 10 years now and I never seem to get it right. Problems:

1....

Update: Found a site that a form of poly has been used to coat aluminium:

Ask the Expert: Powder coating Vs. Liquid Polyurethane on Aluminum Wheels

Hi all,

I'm planning to apply flooring polyurethane on a plywood home theatre stage. As I want to have the TV be able to slide on wheels from side to side on top of it, on the plywood I'm...

:o Crikey, there must be some reason these are so popular? Personally I've had it with wooden/cork blocks, I waste even more paper with those and the edges always seem to dig into the work, at least...

Hi all,

I got a rubber sanding block from an automotive shop a few months ago and I'm still struggling to get my head around using it. The block is pretty common - it uses spikes at each end to...

Hi Joel,

Anything in the way of a precise fence rail? I'd thought that was the biggest advantage of a router table.

Thanks all for your responses!

Just to clarify I'm making lap joints and dado slots for a TV rack.

rrobor:

My cauls are pretty secure and didn't stray from where they were clamped - It's...

Thanks Claw, your work is superb, love the look of solid wood. Might just have convinced me to try CPF :)

Thanks John, how did you apply it?

Hi all,

I've just bought a bosch router and I'm finding difficult to get my cuts where I want them to be. I'm using impromptu jigs made of clamps and cauls at the moment but I always go at least...

Thanks for your replies guys, now I understand!

Hi all,

In almost every hardware shop I see varnishes specified for furniture, floor or exterior.

A project I'm working on is a slightly raised plywood home theatre stage which I plan to...

Sorry Neil I didn't mean to cause frustration for you! Just considering all my options here.

Well the finish I did in the "repel spots" thread consisted of timbermate filler, spirit-based stain...

Agree with both of the above. I'd recommend finishing the stain as soon as possible while giving it proper protection against dust and moisture in between stages.

Hey sorry, I should be updating but nothing much has happened. I've bought from ebay a vehicular compressed natural gas filter to use in my compressed air setup. It's a bit of a wild card but if it...

Thanks, that was a lot of help!

Sorry, someone must have mistakenly thought this was a metalworking question. My post was regarding an integral part of a compressed air system for spraying finishes, hence why I posted in the...

Hi, can anyone tell me the practical differences between staining the timber directly and tinting the actual finish on top? My interest is in how each approach affects the look.

Thanks Joe, I really wasn't expecting anyone to reply to this, but you did! I'll report back when I get the filter.

How does one avoid getting iron-on veneer glue from contamination the surface of an adjacent veneer? Initially I thought of using masking tape(The expensive blue one) to mask it off but I'm worried...

Hello all, I'm looking at a deal to buy a vehicle CNG(compressed natural gas) air filter to use in my compressed air setup. It's assured that it will fit the job nicely even though it was meant for...

Ah, I didn't know PaintRight didn't have stores in WA. They're quite prevalent in Eastern Australia. Good luck with your search.

Wouldn't they be legally required to state the presence of methanol?

Yes Sceneys make pure methylated spirits, I know for a fact PaintRight stocks them so check them out.

Hey gjnairn,

Have you tried Paintright stores? I've seen 2 of their stores sell a 100% ethanol here in Melbourne.

Stores - PaintRight

Side note to anyone else about Digger's methylated...

Hey Adrian:

For shellac you might want to consider when you're doing with the table. It doesn't take heat or moisture too well.

I'd suggest you try a beeswax finish. It's a low sheen rich...

Hey Vogel, regarding staining:

You're probably getting blotchiness because the stain is pooling into the more porous areas of the wood. What you need is a sealcoat, which is essentially a heavily...

Hi Dalob,

In all likelihood the table would have been already finished in a hard-wearing film. You most probably do not need to do anything to do it. At this stage what you want to do is...

I found Frisket at the Melbourne Eckersleys! It was their last one too! Thanks!

Thanks, I am looking for a filter to stick onto the compressor outlet, but I haven't been able to any besides the ones I can find from Bunnings or evilbay besides the ones I have. What kind of...

Yup, the pics are attached. First shot is the compressor with the hose hang straight up from the ceiling, directly outside the spray tent. Second is the drip tap, third is the hose coming back down...

More questions:

1. Do you generally need to use brass/steel pipes in order for the drip taps to work? I'm using plastic ones at the moment.

2. How often do you need to exhaust the air tank? (I...

Hey bleeder, I've tested on a piece of raw wood and reproduced the same problem, so definitely looking at oil contamination now. Checking the exit port of the regulator/filter shows that it...

Okay, I'm on the lookout for new air filters. These are what I have at the moment (not exact model/brand but you get the point)

At the compressor:...

Ha, I imagine I will be!

At first I thought it was a great idea until I noticed the way it goes onto the board. When sprayed, the lacquer is misted on, allowing the contaminant to stay in one spot and work its magic. When...

I see, what I might try is using a thin sealing cut to lock in the grain, apply filler, then rub in the stain. After allowing it to dry, I apply the shellac basecoat, then follow with the same dye as...

Thanks, can you tell me why they're not suitable for shellac? Or veneers for that matter?

Definitely helpful, thanks!

Edit: Is the clarity of the shellac related to its purity? Eg. Super Blonde has less wax/foreign matter than blonde, etc

I see!



The thing that's puzzling me the most is the fact this whatever's contaminating the finish is actually *soluble* in my water based lacquer. I'm not getting fisheyes or adhesion problems...

Thanks Arron, it's a great tip to back up the veneer with thicker timber, but unfortunately adding that much material will change the structure and will most likely harm the sonics and dampening...

Only one coat is usually needed for the desired color, but I think you can apply it twice or thrice if it's not enough. The color will deepen and darken a little. I did it twice with the "Wenge"...

Disposable dry wipes from a sealed pack, soaked in 50/50 solution of metho and distilled water.I highly doubt there'd be a problem here.

Apologies for the massive influx of questions, I just thought each of them deserved their own thread.

I'm going to follow the suggestion of a few posters and seal some veneer with dewaxed shellac...

It'll probably come out of my spray gun in a foam to begin with!

How do these differ from the regular shellac? Why is super blonde shellac called super blonde?

That's exactly what I thought, I'm just wondering if silicone contamination works in a counter-intuitive way eg. it continuously floats up to the surface with every coat sprayed.