Varnish and Epoxy~ a Professional Wood Finish for Teak Part1

Part 1 of a tutorial showing a modern take on an old maritime tradition; varnishing. This episode covers the materials and process necessary for getting a wood finish that will make anyone say "Damn, now THAT'S nice...."

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• epoxy
• varnish
• wood finish
• miller boatworks
• boatworks today
• how to
• tutorial
• west system
• pettit
• teak
• marine
• maritime
• DIY
• do it yourself
• wood
• quick cut sander

[valeriemd2b]

Thanks, this is very informative. Does this work for Cherry Wood as well?

[boatworkstoday]

@valeriemd2b Yes.. As far as adhesion this will work with all woods (some like teak that are oily require a little extra prep as outlined in the video). However I would test a scrap piece to make sure it gives the color and tone you're looking for when finished.

[ihsan2011]

thanx for tutorial mate, you're awesome.. I just wonder one thing. Do 105 resin and 207 hardener never get yellow? How about pouring onto a colorful image? Will it look crystal clear?

[boatworkstoday]

@ihsan2011

Hey, thanks! If the 'image' is going to be exposed to sunlight, then it needs to have some other type of coating on top of the epoxy (with UV absorbers) to prevent dis-colorization (yellowing). If it is something that is going to be kept indoors (out of sunlight) then just using the epoxy itself will give a clear, non-yellowing appearance. The background colors should come through very clear with little / no change over time :-)

[valeriemd2b]

@boatworkstoday Cool. Thanks I'll go ahead and try that. Keep up the good work :)

[ihsan2011]

@boatworkstoday Thank you very much. That 's what I wanted to know.