Millwab Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I thought I’d give basket making a try. For those of you who cut them, how do you finish them? Do you pre finish the rings before gluing them up or apply your finish after it’s together? Appreciate your input. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I have assembled mine then applied the finish. I use an oil finish on them and seems to work out for me. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 What Wayne said. Here's a pick of the only bowl I've made to date. It's been watco'd. I also shot a coat of Zinnser's shellac at it but after the pic was taken. stoney, Fish, Dave Monk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I always finish after glue up. OCtoolguy and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millwab Posted July 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Ray, I could see where that type of bowl would be a pretty straight forward finish. I was thinking more along the line of a "basket weave" type pattern. OCtoolguy and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I agree with everyone else, glue up first then finish. OCtoolguy, John B and danny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Millwab said: Ray, I could see where that type of bowl would be a pretty straight forward finish. I was thinking more along the line of a "basket weave" type pattern. I'd still do the glue-up first. I'm not sure how well the glues we all use will stick to the finished surfaces. Most of our finishes have oil in them and the glues depend on soaking into the wood fibers. Edited July 16, 2022 by OCtoolguy jollyred, WayneMahler and Gene Howe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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