Popular Post Kevinartman Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 I am restoring a Limbert saddle seat arm chair circa 1915. The middle back slat was blown out and the chair must have been out in the elements. I used Jeff Jewitt's formula #4 in his article. I substituted Waterlox instead of GF Arm R Seal. It came out a more red than I wanted. All in all, I'm pretty happy with the result. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Welcome!! The chair looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 That is a touch red, but it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 I like it a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 Can you provide a link to the Jewitt article? I have some a couple old oak pieces I'm goign to attempt to restore for my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/29/2021 at 8:31 AM, Chestnut said: Can you provide a link to the Jewitt article? I have some a couple old oak pieces I'm goign to attempt to restore for my dad. Hi, Sure, the link is https://homesteadfinishingproducts.com/stickley.pdf I followed the sample #4 and it came out too red, Like the old adage says: test, test and test. I ordered other colors of the Trans Tint dyes and will use one that is more brown on my next project; restoring two L and JG Stickely side chairs. I substituted Waterlox satin finish instead of the General Finishes Arm R Seal, which is a urethane product that doesn't penetrate the wood as well as Waterlox, which is a varnish/tung oil formula. Good luck with your project. Kevinartman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 8:49 PM, wtnhighlander said: That is a touch red, but it looks awesome! Hi yes it is more red than the original finish most likely was. (See photo of what was left of this finish when I began). The photos of the sample colors in the Jewitt article are not exactly representative of the actual results, I should have tested more. Will try to do better on the two L an J.G. Stickley side chairs that are my next project. Thanks for your feedback. Kevinartman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 8:49 PM, wtnhighlander said: That is a touch red, but it looks awesome! Sorry, this is the photo of before: On 6/28/2021 at 10:18 PM, Coop said: I like it a bunch! Thanks for your feedback Kevinartman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 5:50 PM, pkinneb said: Welcome!! The chair looks great! Thanks for your positive remarks. Kevinartman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 5:50 PM, pkinneb said: Welcome!! The chair looks great! Thanks, I appreciate the encouraging remarks. Kevinartman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted June 30, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 I used his #5 (Aurora) finish process on a media cabinet a few years back. I was extremely happy with the out come. @KevinartmanI think his photo samples are all showing up a little light then what they are. I have seen some of Jewitt's stuff on a video and it looked quite a bit different then the sample on you link. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted July 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hey Chet, Beautiful job!, I am about to put a finish on two L & J.G. side chairs. I think your finish would work well for my project. I have to do more research on what they are supposed to look like. Thanks for posting, I'll post my results when I am finished. Regards, Kevinartman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 10:18 AM, Kevinartman said: I substituted Waterlox Nice work. Which Waterlox product did you use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinartman Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 7/6/2021 at 5:40 AM, curlyoak said: Nice work. Which Waterlox product did you use? Thanks Sorry I just saw your question. I used the VOC compliant satin finish waterlox. My latest project, which you can in the Finishing forum, I used shellac and Liberon Black Bison paste wax instead of the Waterlox. Thanks for your question. Kevinartman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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