Chuck Beland
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I have a few questions well here I go.
These questions only pertain to my turning stuff.
1.At my Woodcraft they had some Mahogany bowl blanks (dried) most of them are all sap wood & the pith is in the center of the blank. & big cracks. I found 4 that the pith are at the end of the blank so I can turn them away they were only $12.
The color looks like maple being all sap wood so I bought some brand name
"General Finish" Gel stain. to give it a more amber to darker color. My question is.
1. Is Gel stains good for turning I don't think it would soak to much into the wood but I do control the color I get.
2. Should I try Trans tint dye instead?
3. What would you guys suggest I try ?
I know you guy's use it I would like some advice on how to use it to get a nice high gloss finish.
I picked up some "General Finish's" seal-a-cell & high gloss finish what is the best way to use it?
I also picked up some original Watco what is the best way to get a high gloss using this?
Thanks for your help
Chuck
These questions only pertain to my turning stuff.
1.At my Woodcraft they had some Mahogany bowl blanks (dried) most of them are all sap wood & the pith is in the center of the blank. & big cracks. I found 4 that the pith are at the end of the blank so I can turn them away they were only $12.
The color looks like maple being all sap wood so I bought some brand name
"General Finish" Gel stain. to give it a more amber to darker color. My question is.
1. Is Gel stains good for turning I don't think it would soak to much into the wood but I do control the color I get.
2. Should I try Trans tint dye instead?
3. What would you guys suggest I try ?
I know you guy's use it I would like some advice on how to use it to get a nice high gloss finish.
I picked up some "General Finish's" seal-a-cell & high gloss finish what is the best way to use it?
I also picked up some original Watco what is the best way to get a high gloss using this?
Thanks for your help
Chuck