[GoonMan]

Hello Julie,

I was not fond of Finishing my projects either till a friend of mine showed me some of his projects and what they looked like before and after. So I have learned to like it or still in the process. LOL I have found it easier to rough sand with 100 grit sand paper as I go then do the finishing touches with 180 or 220 grit at the end of my projects. I do this so it does not take me as long at the end. Lately I have been trying to make them look rough and natural as possible.

I have never used Shellac but may try it on one of my projects soon. I usually use Minwax Stain and lately I have been using liquid iron to make things look weathered or old.

I agree with jerry on the finish is what people see first when your project is through. I just wish it was easier. LOL

 

[GoonMan]

Thanks Jerry for the tips and information. I have been checking out our local hardware stores for the differnt finishing products that they carry. I was not aware how many different types they carry till I was looking for some Ebony stain.

I noticed that HD and Lowes only carry what will sell quicker.

 

[GoonMan]

Jerry do you ever use or have ever used WaterLox after applying the Shellac.I have read alot about it and may try it on one of my projects. I am going to use the Bulls Eye Shellac which I have never tried, before and after applying an Ebony Stain and then the WaterLox on the top. I may look at mixing my own if I like how it works.

 

[GoonMan]

Sorry Jerry,

3 of the tops are Oak, 2 end tables and a Entertainment center top. The Coffee table Top is Ash and Poplar. This is all Pallet wood that I have Salvaged. Maybe I am going overboard on the Finish.

 

[GoonMan]

I answered this post but it seems to have disappeared. There isn't any reason to use anything other than the Waterlox Original Finish, it is more than good enough for any table.If you want to try shellac get a sampler pack and denatured alcohol and have at it. A couple of sources for shellac are Homestead Finishing Products and shellac.net. The big box stores are a good source for alcohol and boiled linseed oil.

Regards
Jerry

Thanks Jerry. I tend to make things more difficult that they need to be. I already have some Zinnser clear Shellac but have never used it before. I will see about mixing my own.