Cherry Finishing - again

Jul 29, 2004 4 Replies
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Before you ask, I did a Google search but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. I just finished (nearly) a nice Arts & Craft Cherry coffee table and there are some noticeable blotches on the top. They are not severe and will probably fade into the background as time goes by but I was wondering if I should have done something different.



It was finished with several applications of Tried & True Danish oil followed by a few coats of T&T Varnish Oil. The blotchiness appeared after the Danish oil was applied. So now my question - Is it acceptable to use a wash coat of dewaxed Blonde shellac under the Oil or would that detract from final appearance? I have tried it on a couple of pieces of scrap but thought I would solicit some opinions from the more experiences finishers. Since I have three more tables to make for the house, I would like to do a better job on the rest of them.



Staining is NOT an option but I would appreciate any help this wise group can supply.



A long time lurker - Ron


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Yes, using a blonde shellac is quite acceptable. I'd use a 1# cut to seal it first, and that should reduce the blotching without detracting from the final appearance.

Brian.

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"Ron" wrote in news:u%6Oc.1907$ snipped-for-privacy@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net:

When do you want to use the shellac? Before the Danish or before the Varnish? I've used the shellac after danish oil, with success. Also used it after T&T original polymerized linseed oil, with a long curing time.

I haven't tried danish oil over a shellac wash coat. It hadn't occured to me. I have some cherry in the rack that seems to have a more open grain to it, where that might work well. It almost seems as though it was steamed in the drying process...

Patriarch

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On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:32:10 GMT, "Ron" calmly ranted:

Blotches in sheen or color?

It sounds as if your blotch is sheen-related. The varnish in the varnish oil started to give you a build coat when you stopped applying it. Give it a few more coats and see if it evens out.

As to shellac, I'd have used it after a coat or two of the danish oil after it had cured for a week (- month) or so if I was going to use it.

1 Atta Boy coming your way, Ron.

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