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  1. 27th February 2008, 10:08 AM #1
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    Default How to finish birdseye maple

    I am a woodworker and I have customer wanting a vanity made from birdseye maple,, I have no problem with making this vanity, but I have never used birdseye maple and do not know how to finish. I want the birdseye to pop out. Any suggestions out there. My experience with finishing is with oil based stains and water based polyurethanes.
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  2. 27th February 2008, 10:26 AM #2
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    Welcome to the forum Marc, can't help you with the finish but many on here who can. Hope to see pictures of the finished product once complete.

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  3. 27th February 2008, 10:26 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by marc53 View Post
    I am a woodworker and I have costumer wanting a vanity made from birdseye maple,, I have no problem with making this vanity, but I have never used birdseye maple and do not know how to finish. I want the birdseye to pop out. Any suggestions out there. My experience with finishing is with oil based stains and water based polyurethanes.
    Marc,

    a gloss finish will make the birdseye pop out more than a satin or matt.

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  4. 27th February 2008, 06:51 PM #4
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    Thumbs up Birdseye Maple

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  5. 27th February 2008, 08:45 PM #5
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    Default Boiled Linseed Oil

    First apply a coat or two of Boiled Linseed Oil.

    You wipe it on, let it set for 5 minutes, then wipe it off, and then allow it to dry. Once dry, you can apply a second coat, or you can start to apply your clear coats.

    Always, make up a complete finished sample before you "start" your project, so you can see how it will look.
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  6. 28th February 2008, 07:40 AM #6
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    I see no reason to change from oil finish and poly over. I used Scandinavian oil on the box below, then Trad wax. I think that proper preparation is the key. Sand to 400g, then oil and continue to sand up to about 12-1500g, then wipe off with a clean rag. I think you'll be amazed at the finish even before adding your poly coats.

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  7. 28th February 2008, 07:56 AM #7
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    BLO is good. Scand/Danish Oil is good. Just don't stain it!
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