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RE: India Ink? - Cooler - 04-15-2021
I went to Lowes yesterday. It appears that they are phasing out Polyshades (oil-based), with just some spotty inventory and not black glossy finish (just satin). Any time they add dulling agents to the clear it will make the black seem more like gray. I will check Home Depot next.
RE: India Ink? - Tankwood - 05-16-2021
(04-07-2021, 04:39 PM)fptahoe Wrote: She wants it to be black, but for the wood grain to show, so painting is not an option.
I have been flaming wood when I have a need to go ash or black and the grain to show.
With a hand torch burn to charcoal and wire bush to the shade wanted. Lightly sand and finish
I have done several tables and currently a flamed and varnished oak writing desktop.
Finishes very nicely.
RE: India Ink? - jteneyck - 05-18-2021
(05-16-2021, 02:34 PM)Tankwood Wrote: I have been flaming wood when I have a need to go ash or black and the grain to show.
With a hand torch burn to charcoal and wire bush to the shade wanted. Lightly sand and finish
I have done several tables and currently a flamed and varnished oak writing desktop.
Finishes very nicely.
Please post some photos. That sounds interesting. Thanks.
John
RE: India Ink? - Tankwood - 05-19-2021
(05-18-2021, 09:10 AM)jteneyck Wrote: Please post some photos. That sounds interesting. Thanks.Unable to post photos for now,
John
I will keep lurking around , and try again one day.
RE: India Ink? - jteneyck - 05-19-2021
(05-19-2021, 08:07 AM)Tankwood Wrote: Unable to post photos for now,Some say no photos - didn't happen.
I will keep lurking around , and try again one day.
John
RE: India Ink? - Tankwood - 05-23-2021
(05-19-2021, 01:01 PM)jteneyck Wrote: Some say no photos - didn't happen.Now this is unfinished and lightly burnt. I prefer my toast the same but I digress
John
Be sure to test to get the finish to your liking
and remember a clear varnish finish will darken the charcoal even more so.
But done right its pretty nice..
Its not rocket science but a slide rule will help.
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RE: India Ink? - jteneyck - 05-25-2021
(05-23-2021, 03:29 PM)Tankwood Wrote: Now this is unfinished and lightly burnt. I prefer my toast the same but I digress
Be sure to test to get the finish to your liking
and remember a clear varnish finish will darken the charcoal even more so.
But done right its pretty nice..
Its not rocket science but a slide rule will help.
Thanks. Interesting. It would be great to see finished photos when it's done.
John
RE: India Ink? - Cooler - 05-26-2021
An interesting spec on a $120,000.00 + Mercedes S-Class: https://www.mbrvc.com/inventory/new-2021-mercedes-benz-s-class-awd-4matic%C2%AE-sedan-w1k6g7gb5ma017226/#
This Mercedes-Benz S-Class delivers a Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8 4.0 L/243 engine powering this Automatic transmission. WHEELS: 20" AMG MULTISPOKE -inc: Tires: 255/40R20 Front & 285/35R20 Rear, SLATE HIGH-GLOSS POPLAR WOOD TRIM, HEATED STEERING WHEEL.
Poplar? Really? At least it is gloss black.