jhoward967 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just a quick question: do you recommend filling the pores on the bottom veneered panel of the humidor? And if so, would you recommend filling and sanding before assembly of the outer box (to facilitate easier sanding)? Thanks much! AHo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 If you are talking about the outside face of the bottom panel yes I would. It shows attention to detail and any prospective admirer/buyer/antique expert in the future would appreciate that the maker has gone to the trouble of properly finishing the underside too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Although it is not nessacary that location is a good place to practice. I always finish the underside of everything I build to seal it up and balance moisture absorption . I dont always stain or fill the pores . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Obviously late to the thread, but this question came to my mind as well. I want to treat it the same as the show sides, my only real concern is cleaning up the pore filler in the corners once it's dried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Bottoms and inside need to be sealed and finished but if it's not a show face why fill the pores ? You are probably the only one who will notice, so if you do fill its only for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I guess another consideration is if I'm doing a high gloss finish, don't they need to be filled to accomplish that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Do you want to have a high gloss on the bottom and the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Since this is a rebirth of the original thread, I don't feel like I'm hihacking. What wood do you normally fill the pores in, I'm assuming walnut would be one? Are there articles or sites than instruct on the procedure that is recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Oak, ash , mahogany and walnut come to mind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 And you do it to make the surface smoother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Do you want to have a high gloss on the bottom and the inside? Definitely not inside. I am not sure about the bottom, I think it would be very difficult to run the power sander/polisher on the bottom with the cedar raised on the outside of the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks Mike. And from what I've read/seen, it's simply a method of sanding the wood with something like Danish Oil and letting it dry, repeating 2-3 times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Use a pore filler and sand... Repeat as needed untill all the pores are filled. Then use Danish oil or whatever finish you like. For a gloss use varnish , lacquer or some sort of film building finish and sand between coats Oil and sanding is not consistent to fill pores for a gloss finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I remember that top. Fantastic! The reason for the 100 questions is that I'm about to start a box made of walnut to hold an old Bible that belonged to my wife's parents and wanted the finish to look nice. So, for walnut, I could probably eliminate the pour filling if I used 3-4 coats of something like Arm-R-Seal? Sorry OP for the hijack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 In my opinion, pore filler is optional on walnut. You can get a very nice looking finish without it. If you want a glass smooth, reflective finish then you will want to use it. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks for your help. Coop - Check out Marc's free site video on "rubbing out a high gloss finish". Step by step pore filling, and I believe an excerpt directly from the humidor guild build. Better yet - buy the humidor guild build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 So, for walnut, I could probably eliminate the pour filling if I used 3-4 coats of something like Arm-R-Seal? . Pic worth a thousand words...sitting on my desk Walnut finely sanded with 3 coats of arm r seal gloss. Pores were not filled. Pic from a distance in low light. Now note up close where the T-8 light catches it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Coop - Check out Marc's free site video on "rubbing out a high gloss finish". Step by step pore filling, and I believe an excerpt directly from the humidor guild build. Better yet - buy the humidor guild build! Thanks Vinn, I'll watch it tonight! Been a guild member since right before building the G & G Blanket Chest but didn't build the humidor since my wife gave me one a couple of years prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 K - to be safe, make a test board and decide if you like the look. If you are not going to fill the pores, use a satin finish and put it on sparingly. Mike, I think I will stick with just the ars. I've used it for a good while, every since Eric and Mel became sales reps for them As the walnut box will have a maple inlaid cross, I'll wait and try the pore fill/sanding method with a solid color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Sounds like I may do the pore fill on the bottom panel, but not rub it to a high gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Sounds like I may do the pore fill on the bottom panel, but not rub it to a high gloss. Once the pores are filled, you can go as glossy as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hey Vinny, that walnut could have been filled more before you finished it. When the pores are completely filled the finish really flows like glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 That walnut was completely unfilled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Sorry didn't know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Once the pores are filled, you can go as glossy as you like. I'm tracking that, my real concern is just the logistics of rubbing out on a surface that has a raised perimeter, making it difficult to get into the corners, especially with a powered sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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