Tiny Walnut Box From Log With Power/Handtools #3: glue-up and finishing

Looking good. Swirlycoat?

Yeah Ratchtet, I mean swirling wetsanded pore-filling coat, as in not-with-the-grain. I think I might have made up that expression;)

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

That finish looks really nice on the walnut.

-- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes"

I always keep the danish oil on hand right beside the BLO. Nice piece so far.

-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)

Thanks guys! I really like tinted Danish Oil. It’s really the only pigmented/tinted finish I use. I like it on dark woods but usually use BLO or Tung on lighter woods. I’m a little nervous what it’s going to do to the light sapwood. It might make the pores stand out; it might not. We’ll have to see. The sap is so dry and brittle that I’m less worried about the appearance.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

I have never used Danish oil or BLO. I guess I should try them out.

-- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes"

Dan, BLO is a staple, brother. It’s fairly yellowing, though. Doesn’t make much of a difference on older tools that already have a patina. It’ll also get kind of sticky if really thick. For old tools, I like beeswax in turpentine. Nothing better. The low gloss Tung Oil is pretty nice, too. You’ve got to pick up some Danish oil. They sell Watco at Lowes for $8 or so. I get my BLO at Walmart. It’s like $10 for a gallon or something silly like that. If you heat it, it just disappears into the wood. It’s awesome stuff. Real old school, like hide glue.

Hobomonk is an expert on all these oils. Anytime I have a question about them, I just search for him.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

” LOG ?!!

Where’s the Log , Drew ?!!

You see any Log around Here ?!! “

Of course , I see part of the log under the well prepared piece of walnut that you are applying a beautiful finish to. I also like the way that you do not over-stage your photos (like I tend to do ) I would have used something like these. Too fancy , right ?

LOL, very clever reference ;) You laugh, but I think even our own Wayne has a fancy brush. I’ve caught myself admiring it a couple times and wanted one of my own. I’ll have to hide it from you in the pictures;)

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

You better send me that fancy brush ! I’m using a shop vac and broom . And don’t be showing pictures of my kin folk without’n their persimmons . : )
Have a great Holiday weekend !

Looks great Al, Love the warm look of BLO myself. (although dry time is another story! lol) Dan if you use BLO, make sure to dispose of your used rags properly. The rags have been known to burn shops down if wadded up and thrown in with the garbage.

-- StevieP ~ Micheal Tompkins - you were not here on earth long but left a giant mark on us. RIP Brother

^Thanks Stevie! Same goes for Wipe-on poly. I’ve never had one burst into flames but I know it to have happened.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

What? Ya’all going rafting this weekend…

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Bertha
WOW that is two projects in 2 weeks. I guess you are trying to save money by not buying tools. LOL @U
Nice box by the way.
Arlin

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