Adrpk said:You mix the varnish tung and linseed together? Sometimes I put linseed first to give the wood a 'drink'. Then after sanding and working the piece I'll put a protective layer varnish. I always ask people who might know if they think the linseed will lift the varnish in time but no one has said definitly if it would or wouldn't. What do you think? I 've also been told that linseed will darken the wood in time so if I am working on a piece that is timeless ( like something I'm not going to give away or use outside) I will use tung oil. What are your experiences with this.
Timberwerks said:I'm no longer in the firewood buisiness because I decided to get back to furniture making full-time. Here is a recent project I think you guy's will like.
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fmueller said:That looks awesome. Its HUGE! How did you cut the original slabs and do you treat it to keep it from splitting or is that dried? By the way, nice looking shop.
BlueRidgeMark said:Gorgeous! How did you secure the bowties? Glue? Anything?
That's some beautiful work there. Thought I recognized the style. George is smiling!Timberwerks said:Thanks Adrpk
This table is made from Cherry, the bowties are made from Wenge. The finish is a Tung oil, Linseed oil and varnish mix. I'm working on a couple of Walnut tables now. This type of table design was made popular by the late George Nakashima, http://www.nakashimawoodworker.com/
Luckily I have a sawmill near by that cuts and drys these types of slabs.
Dale
fmueller said:You ever do any work with green wood where you treat it with some kind of glycol so it doesnt check?
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