chrisb Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I am currently working on a cribbage board project that was in a recent issue of WOOD magazine. In the article they used maple and cherry and finished it with spray-on lacquer. It was my understanding that cherry should be conditioned to prevent blotching. Is that still true when using spray-on lacquer? I decided to go with rosewood and cherry. What would you guys recommend for a finish? I have sealcoat + Armour Seal or is spray-on lacquer a better idea. Also, does rosewood need to be wiped with a solvent prior to finishing to remove the natural oil? Thanks, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 'Rosewood' is a pretty broad term these days, and could actually be any one of several species, which may or may not have excessive natural oils. If in doubt, wipe it with some acetone, it shouldn't hurt, even if it isn't necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 The cherry will darken over time so the contrast will deminish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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