The Secret to Applying Multiple Coats Of Finish - SOLID WOOD DOOR SERIES - Video 5

This is the fifth video in a detailed series featuring important aspects of finishing, sanding, gluing and clamping a traditional solid wood door. http://AskWoodman.com/

In video five Allan talks about the term "scratching" and why it's important to etch inbetween 2 or 3 coats of Waterlox. Scratching is when you lightly sand using 220 or 320 no load paper. Scratching removes raised grain in highly figured wood.
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Be sure to check out the other videos in the Solid Wood Door Series. The complete series starts with explaining how to build a stunning tung oil based finish using Waterlox Original. It also shows detailed instruction for how to prep the surface, how to glue and clamp mortise and tenon joints using PC7 and various clamps, how to make blow out repairs, and multiple sanding techniques and philosophy. As a bonus, you'll see my very unique door holding system that spins effortlessly on a rotisserie style mechanism to ensure perfect finish application.
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[radiskull1973]

I'm trying to stain a small file cabinet, I'm using minwax one step Bombay Mahogany, man I have it down to teh shade I want but I cannot get a smooth finish if my life depended on it. I'm using 400 grit sand paper 0000 steel wool a purdy paint brush bought a new can of mineral spirits tack cloth the works, every thing.

[askwoodman]

@radiskull1973 It sounds like your problem is cleanliness and or surface contamination. Steel wool can shred little pieces that get trapped in the finish. Tack clothes contain oils like linseed oil that can leave a residue that makes the finish adhere unevenly. Just use a no load/open coat 320 paper and scratch your surface real well. Then use a lint free pantyhose and a vacuum to clean the surface, and then clean some more. Try a wide foam brush for the flat panels.

[lennyf1957]

I typically use "OOO" or "OOOO" steel wool between finish coats. Your thoughts.

[askwoodman]

@lennyf1957 I don't care for all the little pieces of shredded steel wool that get everywhere.

[BADBRYZ]

Do you have a preference for a brand name? Or is all Tung Oil pretty much the same?

[askwoodman]

@BADBRYZ I am a Waterlox Original Medium Sheen guy. I have been using this for over 20 years as my sole finish. It has the drying agents mixed in as well as phenolic resin to harden the finish. I NEVER use pure tung oil because the drying and setup is unpredictable. I have pieces in my house that are over 20 yo finished with Waterlox that still look great. It is primarily sold as a floor finish, so that tell you how tough it is if applied properly.

[BADBRYZ]

@askwoodman Awesome, thanks for the advice.

[askwoodman]

@sachapd Thank you for watching and for commenting on my comedy stylings. Do you have time and opportunity to do some woodworking in the base facilities? Keep in touch and stay safe. Allan

[sachapd]

Great video, and very funny. thank you from Germany (US Soldeir)

[askwoodman]

Thanks cochise1971. There are many more videos coming soon. If you subscribe to my channel you will be notified. Thanks again.