@NixonAre I actually have used a spray bottle to spread dye before. Its messy, but it works. You'll need to wipe it back with cloth afterward but it can be done. :)
I have a questions about layering colors. Is it possible to make linen finished (beige)? The General Finishes carries a whitewash water based stain, however I'm not sure if this will be enough for getting a light beige finish on oak wood. Any ideas? Also, this is going on a built-in reef aquarium cabinet, so any ideas for matte or satin finish sealers, finishes, etc.? Thank You!
@spencer1025 Hard to say for sure. I haven't really tried to achieve that color before but I don't see why it wouldn't work. As for the finish, I would go with an oil-based varnish for a good amount of protection from spills.
hey there, do you know if this technique and these colors will work on red oak? that is the color i'm looking for but i cannot even get close with other stains
@cornflakesnwater Yeah that should be ok. Just don't run too hard since a simple dye could rub off somewhat. But if you apply the first coat lightly, that should seal everything in. If you use a dye that has a little binder in it, like General Finishes pre-mixed stuff, you'll have even better results.
maybe as you next project you can make a nice little camera box with a clean glass as its front so you can stick the camera inside and film events that can get stuff on the lense and ruin your camera. Seeing your type of work i reckon you will over-engineer the piece and make it a masterpiece so cant wait to see it.
Or if you have an aquarium thats not used you can just build a nice top for it that seals airtight and bam.
Ouch! $400 for the upholstery, eh? Maybe its time we learn some basic upholstery skills too like Norm Abrams with his leather "cigar" chair from a while back. Awesome videos and it you are inspiring!
I have to agree... $400 seems WAY high for that *simple* upholstery. If you had TONS of beading and tucking and nailheading and and and and... maybe. This just isnt' that big a piece, and it looks like a really simple job there.
As well as being fun, I do this sort of woodworking to get better quality at the same price, or at least the same (high) quality at a lower price... blowing it on someone else doing fabric doesn't make sense to me.
Well a few things. I called several upholsterers and they all quoted me about the same price. Rebuilding the springs was a big factor in the cost. And secondly, I would not have my mother-in-laws prized possession be my first upholstery practice piece, lol. I wanted it done quickly and done right.
I know what you mean... But given the price, the store, and the generic labeling, I was pretty confident it would just be good old nitrocellulose lacquer.
Mark: You mentioned that not all viewers have an HPLV system... you can get a decent gun for $9 at Harborfreight, and at that price you COULD throw it away rather than cleaning it each time... LOL.
Yeah, you need a compressor too, but if you're remotely serious about woodworking (or anything else "shop related"), who wouldn't spring $1-200 for a 13g portable and some other air tools? :-)
I always say my stepmom is a great cook because it turns out the way she intends, even if I don't like something.
Same goes here -- it's a beautiful BROWN finish, but it doesn't look "deep red" as promised... Maybe a redder mahogany wash under a mahogany gel would have turned out more like what I expected to see? In my own attempts to date, I usually slip off the desired color towards TOO bright red or (???) nearly purple. Ah, experiments in blending, eh?
Perhaps I should have called is reddish brown, haha. The finish was exactly what I intended it to be, but I suppose there are a few thousands shades that could fall under the reddish brown category or even the "deep red" category. But the real point in this exercise was to show how layering color can bring some nice undertones, and by varying one component or the other, you can tweak the results to your liking. You could be there for weeks running test boards with this stuff. I love it! :)
yeah the changes they made on YouTube finally allow me to post the higher quality vids. Just an FYI, we have always had hi res versions of our show available on our site. We have AppleTV, Tivo, and WMV media center version available.
the chair came out very nice, hope ya show it when it's all done too. I've been spraying laqure for along time and it never seems to come out the same way twice, prolly temp and humidity have a lot to do with it. what are your thoughts on water base clears? keep the good vids coming! really enjoyed your guitar videos.
Thanks Dav. Did you not make it to the very end of the video? I show a picture of the piece after upholstery.
And I am still on the fence about the waterbased stuff. Seems like every year the options are getting better and better. But there's still nothing quite like the ease of use of a real lacquer. But I'll keep trying until I find something I really like.
I guess I bugged out 20 seconds to early! lol the chair looks great, bet you were shocked at the 400.00, an expensive garage sale find. But now a keepsake for sure. :o)
I'd personally lean towards temperature and variable viscosity stain/laquers being your issue, dav... I spray from the same can different days, and it RUNS one day and coats smooth the next. Oddly, some run when colder and some when hotter. Humidity affects dry-time, but (at a reasonable thickness coat) that shouldn't have as much effect.
I cant believe that you have this big beutiful shop and you choose to finish something on your nice bench. What's up with that? I mean....theres gotta be a sheet of MDF laying around some where right?
im a recent newbie to using sprayguns and the like, but using any type of finish in a gun is the easiest way to go ( well, it is for me ) .
i recently used an airbrush ( of all things ) on a small clock and the finish was unbelievable. so smooth. it looked like a clear coat on an automobile. needless to say, i had to water down the finish and add a few light coats to achieve that level of smothness, but in the end, compressed air is top notch for applying finish.
Great series of videos. Great presentation. Subscribed, thanks!
ilara72 1 month ago in playlist Finishing
You could make a wooden box with one glass side to put your camera in (when spraying) to protect the lenses.
cucnucs 5 months ago
a very informative video , thank you Brother
saroiane 5 months ago
well explained..thank you.
serenamorena73 7 months ago in playlist Wood working
nice, old school pencil sharpener in the background. Wonder if current day kids know what that is?
NoblestoftheLIONs 8 months ago in playlist Wood working
is it possible to putt the dye in the spraybotle and give it a spray finish?:P
NixonAre 10 months ago
@NixonAre I actually have used a spray bottle to spread dye before. Its messy, but it works. You'll need to wipe it back with cloth afterward but it can be done. :)
TheWoodWhisperer 10 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer hehe cool. I think I`l try that, thanks
NixonAre 10 months ago
What's the TV remote for?
TheScientist0000000 1 year ago
@TheScientist0000000 That's probably the camera remote.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
I have a questions about layering colors. Is it possible to make linen finished (beige)? The General Finishes carries a whitewash water based stain, however I'm not sure if this will be enough for getting a light beige finish on oak wood. Any ideas? Also, this is going on a built-in reef aquarium cabinet, so any ideas for matte or satin finish sealers, finishes, etc.? Thank You!
spencer1025 1 year ago
@spencer1025 Hard to say for sure. I haven't really tried to achieve that color before but I don't see why it wouldn't work. As for the finish, I would go with an oil-based varnish for a good amount of protection from spills.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
THQ 4 de vid..very useful
Good luck w/ u r future vids:)
jessikaaay 1 year ago
hey there, do you know if this technique and these colors will work on red oak? that is the color i'm looking for but i cannot even get close with other stains
casavalencia1950 1 year ago
@casavalencia1950 Try it on scrap first, but yes, I do think this would yield similar results on red oak.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Nice Video Man!!
radiskull1973 1 year ago
I have a Q??? may I put tru oil over a water base dye/stain??
cornflakesnwater 1 year ago
@cornflakesnwater Yeah that should be ok. Just don't run too hard since a simple dye could rub off somewhat. But if you apply the first coat lightly, that should seal everything in. If you use a dye that has a little binder in it, like General Finishes pre-mixed stuff, you'll have even better results.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
maybe as you next project you can make a nice little camera box with a clean glass as its front so you can stick the camera inside and film events that can get stuff on the lense and ruin your camera. Seeing your type of work i reckon you will over-engineer the piece and make it a masterpiece so cant wait to see it.
Or if you have an aquarium thats not used you can just build a nice top for it that seals airtight and bam.
fonitrus 2 years ago
Ouch! $400 for the upholstery, eh? Maybe its time we learn some basic upholstery skills too like Norm Abrams with his leather "cigar" chair from a while back. Awesome videos and it you are inspiring!
golefevre 2 years ago
I have to agree... $400 seems WAY high for that *simple* upholstery. If you had TONS of beading and tucking and nailheading and and and and... maybe. This just isnt' that big a piece, and it looks like a really simple job there.
As well as being fun, I do this sort of woodworking to get better quality at the same price, or at least the same (high) quality at a lower price... blowing it on someone else doing fabric doesn't make sense to me.
wolfnrose 2 years ago
Well a few things. I called several upholsterers and they all quoted me about the same price. Rebuilding the springs was a big factor in the cost. And secondly, I would not have my mother-in-laws prized possession be my first upholstery practice piece, lol. I wanted it done quickly and done right.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
Informative vid, thx. But taking such a risk with an unknown lacquer would raise the hairs in my neck though. :P
Mueiwark 2 years ago
I know what you mean... But given the price, the store, and the generic labeling, I was pretty confident it would just be good old nitrocellulose lacquer.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
Mark: You mentioned that not all viewers have an HPLV system... you can get a decent gun for $9 at Harborfreight, and at that price you COULD throw it away rather than cleaning it each time... LOL.
Yeah, you need a compressor too, but if you're remotely serious about woodworking (or anything else "shop related"), who wouldn't spring $1-200 for a 13g portable and some other air tools? :-)
wolfnrose 2 years ago
Amazing video! Can we have a close picture of the finish, if you have, put it on Flickr! ;-)
jeanseborg 2 years ago
I always say my stepmom is a great cook because it turns out the way she intends, even if I don't like something.
Same goes here -- it's a beautiful BROWN finish, but it doesn't look "deep red" as promised... Maybe a redder mahogany wash under a mahogany gel would have turned out more like what I expected to see? In my own attempts to date, I usually slip off the desired color towards TOO bright red or (???) nearly purple. Ah, experiments in blending, eh?
wolfnrose 2 years ago
Perhaps I should have called is reddish brown, haha. The finish was exactly what I intended it to be, but I suppose there are a few thousands shades that could fall under the reddish brown category or even the "deep red" category. But the real point in this exercise was to show how layering color can bring some nice undertones, and by varying one component or the other, you can tweak the results to your liking. You could be there for weeks running test boards with this stuff. I love it! :)
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
strech saran wrap over the lens really tight so you cant see it then film when your done take the wrap off and its all good
TheFishingschool 2 years ago
Or a piece of plexiglass!
jeanseborg 2 years ago
I must say that the new 480p setup makes for a much nicer full screen video. I use a 24" lcd monitor and the video finally looks good at full screen.
Nice project and thanks for the multilayer color and result video.
scarmenl 2 years ago
yeah the changes they made on YouTube finally allow me to post the higher quality vids. Just an FYI, we have always had hi res versions of our show available on our site. We have AppleTV, Tivo, and WMV media center version available.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
the chair came out very nice, hope ya show it when it's all done too. I've been spraying laqure for along time and it never seems to come out the same way twice, prolly temp and humidity have a lot to do with it. what are your thoughts on water base clears? keep the good vids coming! really enjoyed your guitar videos.
thanks for posting.
dav1099 2 years ago
Thanks Dav. Did you not make it to the very end of the video? I show a picture of the piece after upholstery.
And I am still on the fence about the waterbased stuff. Seems like every year the options are getting better and better. But there's still nothing quite like the ease of use of a real lacquer. But I'll keep trying until I find something I really like.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
I guess I bugged out 20 seconds to early! lol the chair looks great, bet you were shocked at the 400.00, an expensive garage sale find. But now a keepsake for sure. :o)
dav1099 2 years ago
I'd personally lean towards temperature and variable viscosity stain/laquers being your issue, dav... I spray from the same can different days, and it RUNS one day and coats smooth the next. Oddly, some run when colder and some when hotter. Humidity affects dry-time, but (at a reasonable thickness coat) that shouldn't have as much effect.
wolfnrose 2 years ago
Ouch! 400 bucks!!!!! Looks damn good though..
JCESTRIPING 2 years ago
Are you going to re-upholster it yourself because that would make a really great video. Thanks for the tips.
TeenWoodworker 2 years ago
I cant believe that you have this big beutiful shop and you choose to finish something on your nice bench. What's up with that? I mean....theres gotta be a sheet of MDF laying around some where right?
otto5656 2 years ago
Am I actually being criticized for working on my workbench??? lol
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
@TheWoodWhisperer It's the only thing close to be wrong in this video! ;)
jeanseborg 2 years ago
The chair really does look very nice!
MisterFIXXX 2 years ago
@TheWoodWhisperer's comment to otto5656: Go figure!
Been a fan for years Mark...loved all your work on WoodWorks, very talented indeed.
RCShadow 2 years ago
Thanks RC, but I think you have me confused with David Marks. :)
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
Mark, I think I would just smile and say 'Thank you". I would love to be confused with David Marks.
jmadre27909 2 years ago
nicely done !!
im a recent newbie to using sprayguns and the like, but using any type of finish in a gun is the easiest way to go ( well, it is for me ) .
i recently used an airbrush ( of all things ) on a small clock and the finish was unbelievable. so smooth. it looked like a clear coat on an automobile. needless to say, i had to water down the finish and add a few light coats to achieve that level of smothness, but in the end, compressed air is top notch for applying finish.
nice vid 5*
TheLumberjackass 2 years ago