Applying The Final Coats of Finish - SOLID WOOD DOOR SERIES - Video 16

[GoatFish311]

I subscribed to your channel because how much useful information you give (like the clamping of the can & pantyhose cloth cover). I have a cherry mirror frame I need to finish & Ive decided on tung oil. Im in the process of building guitars but I am concerned about the durability of tung oil finishes. Will this guitar need to be treated with much higher care? The guitar will most likely be mahogany alder or swamp ash w/ redwood burl carved top & hard maple and wenge or blood wood laminate neck.

[askwoodman]

@GoatFish311 Pure tung oil is a poor choice for your guitars. Waterlox is specially processed tung oil with dryers and phenolic hardening agents all in one. Waterlox is primarily used on floors so I think your guitars will be well protected. Please don't use pure tung oil. It is a stick mess that never really dries to a hard skin.

[tread684]

I love the rotisserie clamp for the door, very slick idea! I've built a couple solid doors and manipulating them for painting has always been tough. Thanks again for making the clip along with the commentary. I look forward to building my front door now.

[askwoodman]

@tread684 That thing works great. It is really crazy to see 3 or 4 doors on rotisseries. I just like the fact that I can keep brushing to make sure everything is straight, and then just close the doors and let them set. Glad you like it. Thanks for commenting.

[whyaname2]

thanks for this. I've always put down 1-2 coats of tung oil, then 5-10 coats 50/50 tung / poly with the last 2-3 coats being thinned down. nice finish, but a lot of time and work. this looks a LOT faster and easier then what I've been doing... yes I have been sanding 320/400 every 2 coats to take the bumps out. it was always getting that super nice gloss that had eluded me.. not that what I've done looks bad, just a LOT of work

[richardbev]

Loved the finish , but too much yap during the show...could have been done in 1/4 the time

[askwoodman]

@richardbev Yap Yap Yap thanks for the comment yap. Yap yap glad you liked the yapping finish yap yap. Keep on yapping.

[westcoastdoggy]

@askwoodman

Woodman enjoyed the education! Everyone has a different learning style and the minute you stop talking, you'll get 400 more questions asking you to explain everything you left out for the Stoic Mutant Woodworking Telepathic Turtles . Thank you for the great work and keep on narrating. Myself and others just soak up the knowledge! That door is amazing!

[askwoodman]

@westcoastdoggy Thanks for watching and commenting. I am just being myself when I am talking about the subject in the video. SMWTT is really funny. I guess I find it odd that someone would write me to complain about too much narration when they are in control of their own computer's functions. Or to seize on one minor point to "put me in my place". Many people must feel so powerless in their own lives that to leave some snarky

anonymous comment must be some type of reward.

[pounagate]

I have bought a wood countertop for the kitchen which has already been treated with linseed oil; but I would like a more durable finish. Do you think I can use waterlox or are the two incompatible? Hom many coats should I apply? Do I need to sand the wood, since it's already been processed? Thank you ever so much, a viewer from France

[askwoodman]

@pounagate I am sorry I did not notice your comment until now. You can definitely use Waterlox over linseed oil.

Waterlox is sold in Europe as American Wood Oil and is distributed out of Belgium. I don't think you should try to sand the wood, but I would "scratch" it as I call it with a just a light wiping with 320 grit paper to make sure there is no embedded grime or dirt that would be trapped under the finish. As to how many coats? The more the better.

[pounagate]

Hello, I have enjoyed watching this series even though I have never done any of that. I hoped you'd be talking about countertops but obviously you are into more intricate work. I don't know if you would answer this;

[askwoodman]

@pounagate Please feel free to write me at askwoodman @ gmail. Send pics of your counter top also. Waterlox is a great finish for counters. It is considered a food grade finish after the cure period. And the best thing is that the finished can be rejuvenated periodically with just a light scratch and a fresh coat.

[chapmansbg]

the door looks really nice good job..

[chapmansbg]

it is not called scratching it is called keying, I like that door it is beautiful - when you sand it is good to keep your fingers perpendicular to the direction that you are sanding in order to not make channels. This video would be a lot more enjoyable with less talk.

[askwoodman]

@chapmansbg Most computers have volume control.

[secundus64]

have been using Tung oil with a citrus base to thin it out love this product i agree love the low tech set up. put it on 12 doors made from Jatoba{Brazilian Cherry} which is an exterior application was quite a chore not a perfect application but does look very rich. When reapply tung oil outside in central California didn't help even after company told me no problem...good video thanks

[askwoodman]

@secundus64 Thanks for writing. I would love to see some pics of the doors. AskWoodman@gmail.com. Is it the case that Waterlox products are not readily available because of the voc rules in CA? In Texas applying Waterlox outside is really tough with all the insects and pollen. Keep in touch. Allan

[buywoodworkingplans]

Great Video! Very informative.

[buywoodworkingplans]

Liked it a lot.

[askwoodman]

@buywoodworkingplans Thanks for watching. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[askwoodman]

@scoobydog411 I do not use poly on pieces for my customers. I will occasionally use it on a shop fixture. My main problem with poly is that it is not a finish that can be rejuvenated. And I think it does not let the natural beauty of the wood radiate through the finish.To me poly has a dead plastic look to it, which is probably because it is plastic. As you can tell I am "old school" when it comes to finishes. Let me know if you want to discuss this further. Thanks for the comment. Allan

[scoobydog411]

I am making a simple bookcase for my place . Are you againist using polyurethane ? I like the finish I get from . Thank you on the sanding tips. That makes a lot of sence.