tobytools
Established Member
afternoon.
as stated above im looking for advice on finishing a shaker style table im making, i would really appreciate any help tho i would prefer advice for those that have first hand experience themselves with this wood rather than a "copy and paste" link.
I've read various articles on this matter and so far all i know is that they all say the others don't work..
im not looking to stain the cherry to achieve the mature rust/reddish look as i want it to happen naturally in my home with me as i grow old.. nor do i fancy leaving my well cared for wood out side to mature naturally for days. im looking for a clear finish that makes it durable for its purpose.
some information about the side table that may help in figuring out the type of finish that is suited best for it. it will be a piece that will have the odd cup of coffee on it, book, tv remote that sort of thing, alcohol will probably come into contact with it tho i will be protective of my furniture,,
So based on these thing where do i stand?
i know im being a bit picky and i apologise.
I've only ever used danish oil, linseed oil and wax, tho i dout ever in the correct fashion.
i used sanding sealer on a spice rack and then past waxed i did like the end result tho the journey was tiresome...
again thanks in advance, if it helps i could post a pic of the top
all the best
TT
as stated above im looking for advice on finishing a shaker style table im making, i would really appreciate any help tho i would prefer advice for those that have first hand experience themselves with this wood rather than a "copy and paste" link.
I've read various articles on this matter and so far all i know is that they all say the others don't work..
im not looking to stain the cherry to achieve the mature rust/reddish look as i want it to happen naturally in my home with me as i grow old.. nor do i fancy leaving my well cared for wood out side to mature naturally for days. im looking for a clear finish that makes it durable for its purpose.
some information about the side table that may help in figuring out the type of finish that is suited best for it. it will be a piece that will have the odd cup of coffee on it, book, tv remote that sort of thing, alcohol will probably come into contact with it tho i will be protective of my furniture,,
So based on these thing where do i stand?
i know im being a bit picky and i apologise.
I've only ever used danish oil, linseed oil and wax, tho i dout ever in the correct fashion.
i used sanding sealer on a spice rack and then past waxed i did like the end result tho the journey was tiresome...
again thanks in advance, if it helps i could post a pic of the top
all the best
TT