Dnorris1369 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I just finished up the humidor. I went with solid walnut and padauk trim. It turned out awesome. I was just gonna rattle can lacquer and rub out finish. I'm not second guessing this idea. Should I try something different. The big problem I have is I usually test scrap pieces but I am all out of padauk except a couple very small scraps. Any opinions appreciated. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Any pics of the piece? Sorry no help on finishing as I'm still learning too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'll get out in the morning and post a couple pics Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinds Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Don't forget a UV blocker to retard the color shift in the padauk. You can't stop it but you can slow it down some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stobes21 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 You'll need to fill the grain as well since both are open pore woods. A clear filler is probably your best bet since a match to either color won't match the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 So I could just do a few coats of arm r seal? Give a few weeks then rub out? Is pore filler a good idea (big difference?). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I know the Humidor is nice and all....but DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN that shop stool is something else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Lol that thing is probably as old as I am. It's one of the things I brought from my dads shop after he passed away. It's funny I guess why I hang onto that ugly thing I have no idea. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stobes21 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 If you want the super shiny mirror finish that people usually go for when they rub out a finish then yes, you need to pore fill. And I may have to disagree with Mike about the oil. I recently did a shop project where, for various reasons, I ended up with some walnut that had been hit with Danish oil and then lacquered right next to some that had only been lacquered. While the oiled stuff was just a hair darker the finished appearance was nearly identical. So I wouldn't bother taking the extra 24 hours or so for the oil. It won't hurt it, but I don't think the difference will be appreciable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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