Rosewood - NOOB

[St Kurt]

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

[St Kurt]

FINISHING OILY WOODS (http://www.antiquerestorers.com/Articles/SAL/oilwood.htm) :roll:

[John Samuel]

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!

[Arron]

Probably a good idea to clarify what you mean by Rosewood. Are you meaning the Aussie stuff or one of the exotic tropical versions?

[dr4g0nfly]

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!