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25th April 2015, 08:12 PM
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Found the perfect Oil - Osmo UV Protection clear-extra
Hi Guys, thank you all for your input. Took me a while to get back to you, because I've tried nearly all of the recommended /available timber oils (samples) and compared them. I've found that Osmo UV...
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7th April 2015, 09:37 AM
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Thanks for that:) I'll check this out........
Thanks for that:) I'll check this out.....
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6th April 2015, 05:54 PM
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Thanks Jane:). Heard about Sikkens, got good...
Thanks Jane:). Heard about Sikkens, got good reviews. My shutters are brand new (wood in perfect condition). I like to maintain the lighter wood look, meaning I would choose a very light tint....
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6th April 2015, 05:46 PM
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Interesting, didn't know there is a Western Red...
Interesting, didn't know there is a Western Red Cedar coloured Solorguard. Is this a paint ? If yes, what brand ?
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6th April 2015, 05:43 PM
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Thanks guys for your input:) I'm aware that I...
Thanks guys for your input:)
I'm aware that I won't be able to maintain the 'brand new look' of my western cedar shutters, but I would like to maintain as much as I can of the typical western... -
5th April 2015, 06:13 PM
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Oil or timber stain finish for western red cedar shutters ?
Hi guys, I need some advice re an oil or timber stain finish for my brand new western red cedar shutters (exterior). The shutters are exposed to sun/rain and in order to maintain the nice cedar...
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7th October 2012, 06:28 PM
Thread: Restoration old silky oak wardrobe
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Thanks for your reply, Lawry01:) I've done more...
Thanks for your reply, Lawry01:) I've done more 'research' and I'm now more inclined not to use the 'grain filling' process. Because my concern is when doing the 'grain filling' that the 'texture' of...
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7th October 2012, 11:19 AM
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Thanks Lawry01:) I recently watch on YouTube a...
Thanks Lawry01:) I recently watch on YouTube a German restorater (french polishing) who did the grain filling with pumice powder - lots of work :D
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6th October 2012, 01:21 PM
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Hi Guys, just a short update on the project. I...
Hi Guys, just a short update on the project. I had to go overseas and just came back recently. So, I'm back on the project. Did a bit more sanding and I'm surprised how much lighter the wood still...
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1st September 2012, 08:33 PM
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You're right, just got the taste for it and had...
You're right, just got the taste for it and had already withdrawal symptons:B, wonder what's going to happen to me after the 3rd coat:D Tomorrow more sanding and then...:hapy::yippy:
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29th August 2012, 09:19 PM
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Hi Guys, euer Deutsch ist ja ganz toll :2tsup:...
Hi Guys,
euer Deutsch ist ja ganz toll :2tsup: Ich fuehle mich wie zu Hause in Deutschland:U Here comes the translation ( so the one who don't speak german know we are not talking 'naughty'):... -
10th August 2012, 10:51 PM
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Thanks Antipodes:) Really appreciate your...
Thanks Antipodes:) Really appreciate your tips:2tsup:. Got my Dewaxed White Shellac today and couldn't resist to give it a go. Did what you suggested and tried your method on a piece of pine board....
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10th August 2012, 10:08 PM
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Hallo Lawry01:U Du sprichst ja deutsch :) :cool:...
Hallo Lawry01:U Du sprichst ja deutsch :) :cool:
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8th August 2012, 07:31 PM
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Makes sense what you're saying. Perhaps, I skip ...
Makes sense what you're saying. Perhaps, I skip 'grain filling', because I really don't want to achieve a high gloss finish (french polishing). I will be happy with a satin/medium glossy surface...
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8th August 2012, 05:42 PM
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I certainly will. BTW did you fill the pores...
I certainly will.
BTW did you fill the pores and grain of the wood with pumice powder after the first application of shellac ? Perhaps it depends on the sort of wood..... silky oak doesn't appear... -
8th August 2012, 11:16 AM
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:2tsup:Ahh, excellent, thank you Chief012. Now,...
:2tsup:Ahh, excellent, thank you Chief012. Now, waiting for the white shellac to arrive and then off it goes...rub-rub, pad-pad :wink:
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7th August 2012, 04:38 PM
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Thanks Chief012.:) What is a 'wad' or a rubber. ...
Thanks Chief012.:) What is a 'wad' or a rubber. Is there a difference between them ?
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5th August 2012, 02:09 PM
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Thanks mic-d for your comment. Interesting,...
Thanks mic-d for your comment. Interesting, didn't know that. :)
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5th August 2012, 02:07 PM
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Rubbing, using a pad, might be a bit difficult,...
Rubbing, using a pad, might be a bit difficult, considering the groves, curves ect.(see photo). Not sure myself what's the best approach. :?
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3rd August 2012, 08:07 PM
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Ahh, just read that nylon brushes are not...
Ahh, just read that nylon brushes are not recommended for shellac. :no:
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3rd August 2012, 03:02 PM
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Vielen Dank Chief012 :) . I purchased a 2 inch...
Vielen Dank Chief012 :) . I purchased a 2 inch purdy brush today, which seem to be of good quality (nice and soft). The next step is to order the white shellac (can only get it over the...
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2nd August 2012, 06:51 PM
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Alright, I'm nearly there, only few more...
Alright, I'm nearly there, only few more questions:
Brushes ? What sort of brushes should I use? What sort of quality? Would a 2 inch brush be too big ?:think2: -
2nd August 2012, 04:36 PM
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Thanks Chief012 for throwing in your 'two cents'....
Thanks Chief012 for throwing in your 'two cents'. :U Yes, I was actually tossing between super blonde /blonde dewaxed shellac or the dewaxed Ubeaut white shellac . I really do appreciate your imput,...
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1st August 2012, 08:32 PM
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Interesting:) Looks certainly European, lovely...
Interesting:) Looks certainly European, lovely piece - of course, because it comes from Germany :;
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31st July 2012, 06:34 PM
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Hi Horsecroft88, thanks for your thoughts. Your...
Hi Horsecroft88,
thanks for your thoughts. Your are absolutely right, I don't want to destroy that appearance. Coming from Germany I don't have much knowledge about australian timber and I'm... -
31st July 2012, 01:22 PM
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Thanks for your reply Antipodes.:U I got the...
Thanks for your reply Antipodes.:U I got the timber a bit lighter by just using coarse steel wool and a wood soap. But you are right, most likely that is as good as it gets.
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31st July 2012, 01:07 PM
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Thanks Horsecroft88 for your reply. :) Yes, I...
Thanks Horsecroft88 for your reply. :) Yes, I agree with you re satisfaction when you see the results of your hard work. I must admit it is a bit addictive (at least for me).:B I did more light...
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29th July 2012, 07:01 PM
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Silky oak cupboard /want to use blonde dewaxed shellac
Thanks for your response. Yes, I've stripped the cupboard with metho (assuming it had a previous shellac finish) and cleaned. It still looks a bit dark, but I can see already the lighter wood. Might...
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28th July 2012, 06:18 PM
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Restoration old silky oak wardrobe
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie, but reading your threads I feel encourage to give it a try and to restore my old silky oak wardrobe (ca 1930). I've cleaned so far the wardrobe with metho and fine steelwool...