Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Long story short. I've been asked to build sixteen walnut award plaques in the shape of the state of Missouri. I'm just doing the woodwork. The customer will attach the lettered brass plate. I was wondering if Watco Danish Oil would work as a viable finish. I'm looking for a quick and easy finish for this project. The customer does not want a glossy finish. Thank you for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I love watco danish oil on walnut. It doesn't build up too quickly and should be plenty of protection for something that is handled once then hung up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AceHoleInOne Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 No, I would use a finish that will dry fast for you. Spray can of solvent lacquer or a water-based topcoat. You want these done and over-with, not sitting in the shop waiting for them to dry. My worry is, one coat of WDO will lead to another coat of WDO then another and so on. That equates to a lot of dry time. -Ace- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Don't you wish you lived in Wyoming or Colorado? Sure would be easier! Going around the "bootheel" at the bottom is exciting with a pattern bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 No, I would use a finish that will dry fast for you. Spray can of solvent lacquer or a water-based topcoat. You want these done and over-with, not sitting in the shop waiting for them to dry. My worry is, one coat of WDO will lead to another coat of WDO then another and so on. That equates to a lot of dry time. -Ace- I thought about using some General Finish wipe on poly diluted with some mineral spirits. I'm trying to avoid having to apply muliple coats with light sanding between coats, but that might not be possible. Just want something simple and fast without having to buy some new finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sure would be easier! Going around the "bootheel" at the bottom is exciting with a pattern bit. As far as I'm concerned they could just lop that swampass boot heel off and give it to Tennessee. Oh, uh, I mean...it's great down there. In all seriousness, the only part of this state that's worth anything is the Ozarks. Otherwise we're basically just a mosquito breeding ground for legs, a cow pasture for a torso, and suburban jungle for hands at the end of muddy river arms...and ghetto fingers. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 What about a spray on finish like lacquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 As far as I'm concerned they could just lop that swampass boot heel off and give it to Tennessee. Oh, uh, I mean...it's great down there. In all seriousness, the only part of this state that's worth anything is the Ozarks. Otherwise we're basically just a mosquito breeding ground for legs, a cow pasture for a torso, and suburban jungle for hands at the end of muddy river arms...and ghetto fingers. LOL. As a born and bread Ozarkian, we agree. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 But I should add...the Ozark Mountain region is beautiful, glorious country. Too bad it's in steamy Missouri hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The only part of the Ozarks I remember was 110° and 99% humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Minwax has spray cans of poly and it works really well for small projects. Comes in satin, semi-gloss and gloss and an adjustable spray nozzle. I get it at Menards, but should be available at any big box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The only part of the Ozarks I remember was 110° and 99% humidity. Yeah, I'm remembering that right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 We went to Branson a couple of years ago in July. 107* everyday and about 98% humidity. It wasn't bad, it was a dry humidity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The only part of the Ozarks I remember was 110° and 99% humidity. On days like that you head for Current River! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 What about a spray on finish like lacquer? I've never sprayed anything.....but wasp nests and my truck with the garden hose. Not sure I need to start learning that process on a paying customer's project. I'm more comfortable with a wipe on finish application. Thanks for your suggestion though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 But I should add...the Ozark Mountain region is beautiful, glorious country. Too bad it's in steamy Missouri hell. I totally agree, but hot and humid makes the beer taste better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 On days like that you head for Current River!meramec river was a stones toss from me. Spent many good days floating with a cooler near by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 "I come from a state that raises corn and cotton and cockleburs and Democrats, and frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me. I am from Missouri. You have got to show me." -Willard D. Vandiver_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 eric, you can't keep your feelings bottled up, sooner or later you'll blow up, you should tell us how you really feel about Missouri Kent, i just did 30 out of walnut in the shape of iowa, used ARS first coat gloss then two coats of satin, apply thin and it will dry pretty fast, ran a keyhole bit on the back for hanging on the wall, drove some brads thru scraps of wood, varnish one side , flip do other side, goes fast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I'm going to do 3 in the shape of Texas. Probably take me 2 full sheets of 3/4" Walnut ply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I'm going to do 3 in the shape of Texas. Probably take me 2 full sheets of 3/4" Walnut ply Everything is BIGGER in Texas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 eric, you can't keep your feelings bottled up, sooner or later you'll blow up, you should tell us how you really feel about Missouri Kent, i just did 30 out of walnut in the shape of iowa, used ARS first coat gloss then two coats of satin, apply thin and it will dry pretty fast, ran a keyhole bit on the back for hanging on the wall, drove some brads thru scraps of wood, varnish one side , flip do other side, goes fast Thanks Dave. I happen to have those two finishes in my shop. I'd thought about doing just as you suggested and I probably will. I don't have a keyhole bit but will buy one if there are more orders in the future. Might buy one anyway. The brads don't leave marks in the finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 the brads don't leave marks if you're carefull, do the back, set it down and do the fronts. as a note I also install the metal on the ones I build, gives me a few extra bucks, I just made a simple jig to line them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 The plastic painters pyramids are worth the price ! If using nails or pyramids never press down or wipe or sand while on the supports or you will get dents in the other side ! Only gently sit the plaque down to dry, pick it up if you need to wipe a drip/ run/bug in finish etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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