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24th July 2007, 08:25 AM #1
What is a suitable finish for Blackheart Sassafras?
Hello Everyone,
I am making a pendulum clock out of Blackheart Sassafras, and am upto the finishing stage. What do people recommend for use on Blackheart?
I am after a glossy finish, but not too reflective (if that makes sense). That is, I want to highlight the black bits, but not have the clock reflecting alot of light off it.
All I've got at the moment is a tin of Cabot's Satin Gloss, Ubeaut Shellawax Glow, and EEE Ultra Shine.
Your help is much appreciated. I'll post some pics when its finished.
Cheers,
Nathan.
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24th July 2007, 09:27 AM #2
Hi Nathan,
I've found Organoil and Sass go well together. However, rubbing the oil in on a clock may be more difficult than it's worth.
Other suggestions:
UBeaut's white shellac
or
Wipe on Poly
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24th July 2007, 09:47 AM #3
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If the piece has strong colour differences IMO an oil finish will just exaggerate them and darken the light timber unpleasantly.
I'd go with Wendy's suggestion of white shellac, with a topcoat of wax. For Huon and other light timbers I use nitrocellulose sealer with wax over the top but that's mainly since I have the sealer already and because I like to start with a flat lustre and control the degree of gloss with the wax.
HTH.Cheers, Ern
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24th July 2007, 10:56 AM #4
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I agree with earlier posts. Use either white or super blonde shellac. Good luck!
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24th July 2007, 11:10 AM #5
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FWIW the pic is of spalted BH sassy ... finished with n/c sanding sealer and a light wax coat.
Anything more glossy in my view would just detract from the figure.Cheers, Ern
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24th July 2007, 11:10 AM #6
EEE and ubeaut traditional wax.
Why not ask the boss man ?p.t.c
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24th July 2007, 09:25 PM #7
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I have used our sponsors Hard Shellac polished with EEE Ultrashine and Trad Wax.
Gives a great sheen and highlights the coloursTom
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