Thread: Rubbing out finishes on Walnut

Well, I think the finishes are done curing on the walnut I'm using. I'll try rubbing them out later today after work and posting pictures possibly next Monday. Is anyone interested in me posting methods for rubbing out finishes or has this already been done before?

Oh, I thought this was another Paris thread, never mind.

/I'll be here all week

Originally Posted by Howard Newell

Well, I think the finishes are done curing on the walnut I'm using. I'll try rubbing them out later today after work and posting pictures possibly next Monday. Is anyone interested in me posting methods for rubbing out finishes or has this already been done before?

I would be interested in your process for finishing!
Let us know what finish your using, how many coats, drying time between coats, process between coats and the final rubbing out process and materials.

Also!
For those of us that are unsure as to why someone would 'finish' walnut, and then 'rub it out', please explain why this is being done.

OK, I admit. It's been a LONG time since highschool wood shop, so I'm not quite sure of the purpose behind the methods.....(damn, there is not going to be a quiz on this later, is there?)

C utz

Paint, dry/cure, sand and recoat is the traditional way to get fine finishes. Finishes are paint or more likely for wood, varnishes, lacquers, epoxies or CA glue.

Sanding (preferably wetsanding IMO) with fine paper 240-400grit should remove brush marks, runs, drips, bubbles etc. There is not much point going above 400grit between coats. I would apply a few coats without sanding to ensure the wood is sealed before wetsanding.