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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
OK guys, it's 9:07am. I need to seal (new, untreated) red oak and I need to do it, like, yesterday.
What do I use? I can shop at Home Depot, Wally Mart, or Lowes. I'd like to be out the door by 11 with my new found info.... Thanks! |
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raywitko Special user western Pa 527 Posts |
Chance, I have a spray gun outfit that I use so this might not help. I use a sandable sealer that drys in about 10 to 20 minutes. I usually sand this and hit it again. Sand it one more time and hit it with some satin lacquer. If this is not for you you can always just rub in some furniture oil.
Ray
Sometimes it seems there are more than one of me.
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
Thanks Ray.
OK, to clarify: What ever I use must be applied by hand in open air conditions (my back patio). Please be specific as to brand, where to get it, etc. Tips on use might be helpful, but aren't part of the request for help at this point. (Maybe later, after I get back from the store. ) I haven't worked with this type of wood in 20 years. I'm looking for tips on what's currently available, what you'd recommend, and where to buy it. |
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raywitko Special user western Pa 527 Posts |
Watco Danish Oil finish. Lowes carried it last time I checked. Probably Home Depot also. The nice thing about this is it will cover future scratches by reapplying. Comes in different colors and natural also. This will get you by in a hurry. Will seep for a few days but you can keep wiping it.
Ray
Sometimes it seems there are more than one of me.
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
OK, that's one vote for oil. Anyone/anything else? One hour to go....
BTW, I'm fine with a natural finish. |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
If you just need to seal it, then you can use a lacquer sanding sealer, available at Lowes (Deft brand). It dries in about an hour. Spread lighly, but thoroughly and evenly so you get all the wood.
http://www.deftfinishes.com/Trade/Produc......ductID=2 You can later go back and apply a lacquer or varnish finish.
~michael baker
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Ray Tupper. Special user NG16. 749 Posts |
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On 2010-05-03 09:44, raywitko wrote: Will seep for a few days but you can keep wiping it. If it seeps,it's not true Danish oil.Traditional Danish oil dries in 2 hours and is re-coatable in 3 hours. Ray.
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
Thanks guys.
I ended up getting the Home Depot equivalent of what Michael suggested. A quick-dry oil based semi gloss. Hopefully I cab get 2 coats on before dark... |
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Eldon Inner circle Virden, IL 1137 Posts |
Ok, I know the crisis is over but I just had to comment on Michael's suggestion. Back in the late 70's when I was just learning about wood working I sealed a Zig-Zag with Deft before I painted it. The thing went through two floods. It was completely submerged both times. It still works great. I have repainted it a couple of times, but that's about it. Now that's what I call a sealer.
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
Managed to get 3 coats with a little sanding in between. We had a gorgeous sunny day here, so lots of UV baking the coats made everything go pretty fast. It's curing now in my living room, which smells just a bit of solvents. Nothing too offensive. By tomorrow the crisis will be just a memory.
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EsnRedshirt Special user Newark, CA 895 Posts |
Oops, too late for me. But just in case anyone else is curious, I've been using a spray varnish on my last few woodworking products. It holds up reasonally well, and dries fast, and application is simple as all-get-out.
Self-proclaimed Jack-of-all-trades and google expert*.
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jolyonjenkins Inner circle United Kingdom 1181 Posts |
I have been using automotive lacquer. It's cheap, dries quickly, and looks pretty good. And seems hard wearing. I am sure there must be a disadvantage but I don't know what it is (yet).
Jolyon Jenkins
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DWRackley Inner circle Chattanooga, TN 1909 Posts |
Hmm, I've found some beautiful finishes in the automotive section, but never tried sealing from there. May need to go shopping again!
Thanks, all, for some great info!
...what if I could read your mind?
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Saw your pics on the buskers forum. Table looks great. Hope it serves you well!
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
Thanks Michael. I was just freehanding. I barely used a tape measure or a square at all. I was going for a street look, but the trouble is I've been woodworking too long. It actually came out looking like a retail table, LOL. Next time I'll close one eye too!
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2010-05-05 18:13, Chance wrote: Naaa, don't do that. Depth perception and power tools are made for each other.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2010-05-05 17:10, Chance wrote: That looks like a hard driving table. I especially like the tie downs... reminds me of a wood and wire airplane.
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2010-05-05 18:50, tabman wrote: Barnstorm busking!
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