Friday morning, I did some sanding (240) and applied a coat of Epithanes
"Wood Finish".

Today I did the second coat (the stuff does not need to be sanded
between coats if applied within 72 hours.) I only did the parts that
get direct sun, I didn't want to risk doing the stuff that was in the
shade all day. It is December and Epithanes dries very slowly.

Finished around 10, and it's just about dry at sunset.

Temperatures in the 70's, all three days just beautiful, not a cloud,
very little humidity.

Puts the Cetol neighbors to shame. Think I'll go put some miles on my bike.

This is for all those who are looking for an on topic post and are
sitting in the snow.

Subject: Two coats of varnish. . .
From: Jim

Today I did the second coat

Only ten more to go.

Capt. Bill

LaBomba182 wrote:
Subject: Two coats of varnish. . .
From: Jim


Today I did the second coat


Only ten more to go.

Capt. Bill
This is part of the yearly recoat.

Once a year, a little 240 and two new coats.

Banisters are much better with a tung oil finish as oposed to Varnish and
the worst Verathane. Does not get scratched and a little oil fixes up any
wear instantly. Verathane is impossible to touch up.
Bill

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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wrote:
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 12:13:39 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


LaBomba182 wrote:

Subject: Two coats of varnish. . .
From: Jim


Today I did the second coat


Only ten more to go.

Capt. Bill


Indoor varnishing is more fun. I replaced a painted railing in my house
with an oak railing I bought from a local supplier. Came unfinished.
Three coats of matte spar varnish seemed sufficient.


Here's a minor tip for your next project: If you want a matte finish,
use clear
gloss for all coats except the final one. Multiple coats of the matte or
satin
varnish tend to obscure the grain too much.

BB


Cool. Thanks.

Jim wrote:
This is part of the yearly recoat.

Once a year, a little 240 and two new coats.


C'mon, you use 240 grit for final sanding??

If you want to get even a slight nod of approval from the Zen Varnish
Masters, you have to get up to 600 grit wet-sanding.

Fair Skies... and Clean Brushes- Doug King

Subject: Two coats of varnish. . .
From:

Here's a minor tip for your next project: If you want a matte finish, use
clear
gloss for all coats except the final one. Multiple coats of the matte or
satin
varnish tend to obscure the grain too much.

Here's a better one. **** can the matte varnish and use a one part poly for
your interior wood.
Cheaper, easier and lasts much longer.

Capt. Bill

On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 21:16:50 -0500, DSK wrote:

Jim wrote:
This is part of the yearly recoat.

Once a year, a little 240 and two new coats.


C'mon, you use 240 grit for final sanding??

If you want to get even a slight nod of approval from the Zen Varnish
Masters, you have to get up to 600 grit wet-sanding.

"Snatch the sandpaper from my hand Grasshopper"... :)

A true Master of Sen Vanishing would use 800 grit which lasts about
one stroke. :)

OOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.........

Later,

Tom

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:18:57 GMT, wrote:

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:06:26 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 21:16:50 -0500, DSK wrote:

Jim wrote:
This is part of the yearly recoat.

Once a year, a little 240 and two new coats.


C'mon, you use 240 grit for final sanding??

If you want to get even a slight nod of approval from the Zen Varnish
Masters, you have to get up to 600 grit wet-sanding.

"Snatch the sandpaper from my hand Grasshopper"... :)

A true Master of Sen Vanishing would use 800 grit which lasts about
one stroke. :)

OOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.........

rottenstone

OOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM......... :)

Later,

Tom

If you want to get even a slight nod of approval from the Zen Varnish
Masters, you have to get up to 600 grit wet-sanding.


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
"Snatch the sandpaper from my hand Grasshopper"... :)

A true Master of Sen Vanishing would use 800 grit which lasts about
one stroke. :)

OOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.........


Oh, sure, raise the ante. But I said "to get a nod from the Zen
Masters," not to become one.

I've used 1200 grit wet, and if you use a drop of dishwashing soap in
the sanding water bucket, it doesn't clog. Produces a finish about as
smooth as polished marble.

I've known people that used a non-wax rubbing compound (2000 grit?
2400?) prior to final coat(s) but that seems a bit over the top to me.
But then I'm not claiming to be a Zen Master myself. For one thing, I
can't meditate over my brushes....

DSK

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 09:18:55 -0500, DSK wrote:

If you want to get even a slight nod of approval from the Zen Varnish
Masters, you have to get up to 600 grit wet-sanding.


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
"Snatch the sandpaper from my hand Grasshopper"... :)

A true Master of Sen Vanishing would use 800 grit which lasts about
one stroke. :)

OOMMMMMMMMMMMMM.........OOOOMM


Oh, sure, raise the ante. But I said "to get a nod from the Zen
Masters," not to become one.

I've used 1200 grit wet, and if you use a drop of dishwashing soap in
the sanding water bucket, it doesn't clog. Produces a finish about as
smooth as polished marble.

Wow - you are a true Master!!! I didn't know that.

I've known people that used a non-wax rubbing compound (2000 grit?
2400?) prior to final coat(s) but that seems a bit over the top to me.

It's 2000 I think. 3M makes one for fiberglass repair - amazing
stuff.

But then I'm not claiming to be a Zen Master myself. For one thing, I
can't meditate over my brushes...

A true Master of Zen Varnish knows his limitations.

OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMM.........

Later,

Tom