1960 SO-23 A.K.A. Gunther

[blue71]

Stick with shellac, lacquer, and varnish.

Always apply in a non ventilated room, taking deep breaths, and use a candle or other open flame as your only light source.

I do this with all sorts of fun chemicals in my lab. I will say this: chloroform does NOT knock you out instantly, really not at all.


Seriously though, I envy the progress you are making Marla.

[SlashKirk]

I think no color makes it too light, but what do I know
Experiment and see what you get....I like my wood to be warm and inviting not boring and repulsive.

[CraigOnTheBoat]

This is the correct color:

[Mike Kever Kombi]

Experiment ....I like my wood to be warm and inviting not boring and repulsive.

Did you polish your wood?

[Marla]

Did you polish your wood?

It's all about the finish...

Using a good wax and rubbing it out will give the wood a real nice glossy finish, also giving it a lot of depth. If done right, it will be very warm and inviting without having to add color while providing protection as well.

Experiment ....I like my wood to be warm and inviting not boring and repulsive.

I really don't want to mess with it too much myself, but in 2018 when you are ready to finish your interior, you can experiment with yours all you want...

Here is the final product I plan on using.

[Dual Port]

I know nothing about finishing wood. Are you suggesting using paste wax directly over bare sanded wood as a finish, with no lacquer or poly? I've heard of using oils, even veggie oil as a finish but not wax.

Edit- never mind, just went back and read the older posts.......

No "delete" option in this forum.

[Mike Kever Kombi]

Experiment ....I like my wood to be warm and inviting not boring and repulsive.

I really don't want to mess with it too much myself, but in 2018 when you are ready to finish your interior, you can experiment with yours all you want...

Ouch.

Do you plan on using some sort of exotic wood, or are you going more traditional?

[wwebner]

You might want to look into a product called Waterlox. It is mostly tung oil.
Many years ago when I worked in a restoration shop,I was tasked with refinishing the wood in the older Roll's and Packards. This is what I used. It takes several coats,so it is not quick,24hrs between coats. Lite sanding or 000 steel wool between coats. The first coats penetrate as opposed to "laying on top" of the surface. No need for sealer or finish coats,just one product. Satin or gloss finish
http://www.waterlox.com/products-item/w ... inish.aspx

[Mike Kever Kombi]

...It is mostly tung oil...

... penetrate as opposed to "laying on top" ...

Perhaps Kirk could try the tung on wood when he is ready...

It is a double door, so he can go both ways...

[obsoleteman]

If it is not just sitting on the surface (and toxic plastic), can it really protect the wood?
Well...Probably...yes... The Minwax will make a deep protective bond. And yes, My grandmother would have used it (but are we old enough to not be embarrassed by that fact ?).
"Stabilize, protect and preserve"...I think it will be a sound choice(and besides, you will have my Grandmothers approval).

Did you polish your wood?

It's all about the finish...

Using a good wax and rubbing it out will give the wood a real nice glossy finish, also giving it a lot of depth. If done right, it will be very warm and inviting without having to add color while providing protection as well.

Experiment ....I like my wood to be warm and inviting not boring and repulsive.

I really don't want to mess with it too much myself, but in 2018 when you are ready to finish your interior, you can experiment with yours all you want...

Here is the final product I plan on using.