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<blockquote data-quote="Joel Russo" data-source="post: 551879" data-attributes="member: 6152"><p>Don't know how I missed this thread or I would have responded sooner as well..</p><p></p><p>Here's my .02 cents..</p><p></p><p>On bare wood, I apply oil, my own custom mix, with my fingers. After about 10 coats or so, I wet sand with mineral spirits and 600 grit paper. I repeat this process until I have the finish to my liking. Usually about 40-60 coats. Then I wet sand again with 600 paper and mineral spirits.. I then hang the stock and start spraying my final coats. This will allow you to apply the last few coats about as near perfect as you can. After a few coats, then wet sand... I usually work my way to 6000 grit paper in the final stages of sanding. There are a few different techniques for the final buffing. Some use pumice, some use rottenstone... Without giving any trade "secrets" away, I do not use either, nor do I use wax. I have developed a method of hand rubbing in the final stages that is sure to please...I can bring the stock to a high gloss or tone it down to a satin/matte finish with all the beauty and depth the piece of wood deserves. Wood has heart and soul, and a proper finish will allow the piece to speak for itself. </p><p>Hope this helps..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joel Russo, post: 551879, member: 6152"] Don't know how I missed this thread or I would have responded sooner as well.. Here's my .02 cents.. On bare wood, I apply oil, my own custom mix, with my fingers. After about 10 coats or so, I wet sand with mineral spirits and 600 grit paper. I repeat this process until I have the finish to my liking. Usually about 40-60 coats. Then I wet sand again with 600 paper and mineral spirits.. I then hang the stock and start spraying my final coats. This will allow you to apply the last few coats about as near perfect as you can. After a few coats, then wet sand... I usually work my way to 6000 grit paper in the final stages of sanding. There are a few different techniques for the final buffing. Some use pumice, some use rottenstone... Without giving any trade "secrets" away, I do not use either, nor do I use wax. I have developed a method of hand rubbing in the final stages that is sure to please...I can bring the stock to a high gloss or tone it down to a satin/matte finish with all the beauty and depth the piece of wood deserves. Wood has heart and soul, and a proper finish will allow the piece to speak for itself. Hope this helps.. [/QUOTE]
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