cskipper Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I'm cutting a couple of puzzles out of oak that are more showy kind of puzzles than most of the ones I typically cut. Typically I sell puzzles out of poplar without a finish (which is one the selling points). I think these new ones need a finish. The pieces fit pretty tightly. How do I apply a finish? Carefully use wipe-on finish? Spray?. What type of finish? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, cskipper said: I'm cutting a couple of puzzles out of oak that are more showy kind of puzzles than most of the ones I typically cut. Typically I sell puzzles out of poplar without a finish (which is one the selling points). I think these new ones need a finish. The pieces fit pretty tightly. How do I apply a finish? Carefully use wipe-on finish? Spray?. What type of finish? Thanks How thick is the puzzle? bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskipper Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 3/4" Oak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I would use a Danish oil finish applied light coats with a rag, or a short (30 sec- 1min) dunk then wipe off excess then dry. Try using scrap that you cut with the same blade to ensure there is no swelling of the wood. Fredfret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskipper Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 9 hours ago, fredfret said: I would use a Danish oil finish applied light coats with a rag, or a short (30 sec- 1min) dunk then wipe off excess then dry. Try using scrap that you cut with the same blade to ensure there is no swelling of the wood. Fredfret Excellent choice on the Danish Oil. I use the same on all my 3/4" hardwood puzzles! bb WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 I put the puzzles together and give them a couple of coats of spray lacquer, cutting back with 360 - 400g between coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, John B said: I put the puzzles together and give them a couple of coats of spray lacquer, cutting back with 360 - 400g between coats. I'm confused on this part: "cutting back with 360 - 400g between coats." can you please clarify? bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, orangeman said: I'm confused on this part: "cutting back with 360 - 400g between coats." can you please clarify? bb Sorry Brian, I have a tendency to use trade terms, just pull me up like you did, and I'm always happy to explain. It's just sanding lightly 360 or 400 grit paper. This knocks of any dust particles etc and gives a smooth underlay for the topcoat, at the same time lightly scouring the piece so the top coat has something to adhere to. Cheers orangeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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