chrisphr Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I think thats a great combo. Go with what has worked well in the past. I am using that same finish combo on the chest of drawers.What lacquer are you thinking of using? Last time I used Qualalaqc because it was the only spray lacquer I could find (Amazon). I saw a YouTube video that shows how to mix brushing lacquer so you can spray it (mostly thin it with acetone) so I might try that. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 All the plugs are done. Marc's estimate of a day and a half is about right! Applied 3 coats of Danish oil yesterday and today, but I'm not going to post a picture until I spray the lacquer, hopefully next week. It is looking good but it is a little splotchy. From what I read somewhere on the interwebs cherry sometimes does look splotchy at first but evens out as it darkens with time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 very cool!! Cant wait to see it all finished up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Quick finishing question: Marc uses a 4000 grit sanding pad to buff the final finish and makes the point that 4000 won't change the sheen. He went with a semi gloss finish and I'm going with satin... Is 4000 still the right choice or should I go with a lower grit to maintain satin? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 I use 2000 and even 1000 on satin ARS. The 1000 works better and faster to knock down dust nibs and to smooth the finish for the obvious reasons but I do think it tends to knock the sheen down just a bit. I prefer a fairly matte finish though so it doesn't bother me. You should start with 2000 just to be safe (and I think that's what Marc recommends on satin) but it will take slightly longer to smooth things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Perfect, thanks Eric! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Got the last coat of lacquer on yesterday. Only thing left is to buff it out and install the hardware! Since I've been letting the lacquer coats dry on the driveway, the cherry is starting to darken up nicely in the sun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Very nice, looking forward to seeing the final pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Very nice, looking forward to seeing the final pic. Will be very soon. Unfortunately upon closer inspection I got a little blushing with my last coat of lacquer so I've got a little more spray work to do before allowing it to cure and final buffing. Minor setback but still oh so close to finishing this project! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wtnhighlander Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Beautiful, Chris! Fine work on all the details, and it really paid off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Beautiful job Chris. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 That came out fantastic Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Great job, Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Fantastic work Chris!! Turned out great!! Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Great work Chris and you nailed the finish. Now pick up your toys and fold that laundry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 That looks awesome. That one is on my list to do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Great work Chris and you nailed the finish. Now pick up your toys and fold that laundry! Thanks! Ha, "pick up you toys and fold the laundry..." That's how every woodworking project ends! With two 5yos and a 4yo running around our house we constantly have toys and laundry scattered around (is it just my kids that randomly strip naked?!?!). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemenifee Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looks Fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 beautiful chris, charles and henry would be proud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Damn nice work Chris. You should be proud of that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Great work Chris and you nailed the finish. Now pick up your toys and fold that laundry! ... (is it just my kids that randomly strip naked?!?!). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nope, I do it all the time! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Super nice work Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Looks great Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 3 hours ago, chrisphr said: is it just my kids that randomly strip naked?!? Nope, mine does it all the time. Great looking chest, love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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