More on Cabinet Finishing [message #36228] |
Thu, 02 May 2002 17:45 ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
SteveBrown
Messages: 330 Registered: May 2009
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Okay, I think I need some help. I've made my Thermionic 3pi cabinets - cherry all the way around. I've put on three coats of tung oil and it just isn't doing what I want. I'm using pure tung oil and following the directions: first sand to 320, then oil using the palm of your hand (messy), then let it set for 15 minutes, wipe off the extra. Next time through sand to 600 grit, and oil, set, wipe.. So far after 3 coats I still get what look like dry spots and an uneven sheen. What am I doing wrong? I'd like to have a nice even gloss finish - not a mirror gloss, I like to see the grain, but uniformly shiny. Should I switch to a tung oil/varnish product? Should I let it be uneven then wax it later? Help! Steve
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I think you're... [message #36240 is a reply to message #36228] |
Fri, 03 May 2002 15:54 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) |
LuxmanLover
Messages: 164 Registered: May 2009
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sanding too soon with too fine a paper. Also try keeping the surface wet longer but make sure you take off ALL the excess or you will have a big mess to sand off. I've got excellent results with only 3 coats and a one wet sand with 320....smooth as a babes behind (The 20 year old kind ...hehehehehe)....but I sanded to 240 on the bare wood first. Kelly
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