Woodworker's Journal 2010-34-2, страница 71
Ammonia fuming in a small shop is possible, but it's tricky and can be dangerous. Exceptional care and extreme precautions must be taken to perform this task. This article suggests an easier alternative. from Rockier Woodworking and Hardware) to find a stain — in this case, we used a gel stain and polyuretliane combination, but a traditional oil stain would work as well. The colors on the chips got us close, so after selecting three possible variations, we tried those stains on our white oak. It is important to sand your test pieces to the same grit level as you will your project, as the stain will he absorbed differently and potentially present a different color. We sanded up to 180-grit. After a few tests, we chose the General Finishes Antique Walnut gel slain with polyuretliane. One coat of thai — brushed on and wiped off — was followed by two more wipe-on coats of clear poly. At the end of that process, we de-nibbed the project with 0000 steel wool and applied a coating of ebony-colored Briwax, which we then nibbed out to a nice sheen. The end results were nice to look at and to touch. You may be asking yourself if a finishing fanatic like Gustav Stickley would be satisfied with the result. That is something we will never know, but if you are looking for an easy-to-do, Stickley-similar finish, 1 think this ^ one will do nicely._ CONTACT US with your "Finishing Thoughts" by writing to Woodworker's Journal, 4365 Willow Drive. Medina. MN 55340, or by emailing us at: finishing@woodworkersjoumal.com. Please include your contact information with your thoughts or questions. Channeled dust port for superior collection Automatic collet lock for 1 wrench changes Unique controlled plunge rack & pinion Free plunge push button convenience Easy spring removal for table use Built-in safety lock out switch Patented micro-adjust knob 2.25 HP & 3.25 HP models Through table micro-height adjustment and above the table bit changing so you'll never have to get under the table! For a dealer near you contact: HTC Products, Inc. Ph. (800) 624-2027 www.tritontools.com /Circle No. 54 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form) Woodworkers Journal April 2010 73 |
