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Oak settle, finished at last

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Oak settle, finished at last (post #159131)

chataigner on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 10:51
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The oak settle I've been working on on and off for some weeks is finally ready to deliver.

I was particularly pleased with this qtr sawn panel.

Cheers

Chataigner in Périgord Vert

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WillGeorge's picture

Very pretty!  Could we ask (post #159131, reply #1 of 5)

by WillGeorge in reply to chataigner [original] on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 15:34

Very pretty!  Could we ask what finish you used?

Have a great day.. Life is wonderful even if you are having a bad day!

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settle - the finish (post #159131, reply #2 of 5)

by chataigner in reply to chataigner [original] on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 00:31

The finish was water based stain, then a grain filler, which was given a light sanding to 400 grit, then followed by carnauba wax buffed by hand.  Surprisingly hard work over such a large area.

The floating panels were pre-finished before assembly, including the wax, to avoid unfinished portions possibly becoming visible if they moved.

Cheers

Chataigner in Périgord Vert

DougGF's picture

Not my style but cleanly and (post #159131, reply #3 of 5)

by DougGF in reply to chataigner [original] on Tue, 11/23/2010 - 16:18

Not my style but cleanly and well-executed.  Was there a reason for a wax top coat rather than something fmore substantial for a piece that will be used alot? 

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Not your style... (post #159131, reply #4 of 5)

by birchwoodguy in reply to DougGF [original] on Tue, 12/07/2010 - 22:22

White Dog, your a pretty prolific producer here on knots, could you show us your style 

Give us A tale of two settees'

lol. (ok, sorry, I just could not resist the temptation)

Robert. 

chataigner's picture

Finish (post #159131, reply #5 of 5)

by chataigner in reply to chataigner [original] on Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:27

Sorry to be so slow replying, had not spotted the message....

Reason for wax - customer asked for it!  I think because it is easily repaired/refinished. 

I certainly did not argue as I tend to use little else myself.

Cheers

Chataigner in Périgord Vert