Scottl
Diamond
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2013
- Location
- Eastern Massachusetts, USA
Sorry if this has been covered somewhere but the search tool turned up nothing.
I am seeking advice for possible finishes for Tulipwood. This is the heavy tropical stuff with streaks of brown, pink, amber, etc.
Stuff I found on the web says that there will be color shifts but they vary with finish and many finishes will not "take" due to oils in the wood and oil finishes may not harden. General advice seemed to be to seal with blond shellac and then apply a clear topcoat.
The issue I have is that some of this will be used for tool handles. The first use will be handle knobs for a small bronze router plane I am working on and as such will see much handling. I would like to preserve as much color as possible but also have a durable finish. One thought was spray lacquer over shellac sealer because it could be lightly sanded and re-coated when needed.
Any thoughts?
I am seeking advice for possible finishes for Tulipwood. This is the heavy tropical stuff with streaks of brown, pink, amber, etc.
Stuff I found on the web says that there will be color shifts but they vary with finish and many finishes will not "take" due to oils in the wood and oil finishes may not harden. General advice seemed to be to seal with blond shellac and then apply a clear topcoat.
The issue I have is that some of this will be used for tool handles. The first use will be handle knobs for a small bronze router plane I am working on and as such will see much handling. I would like to preserve as much color as possible but also have a durable finish. One thought was spray lacquer over shellac sealer because it could be lightly sanded and re-coated when needed.
Any thoughts?