I posted this in the thread about cherry blotching, but it got no attention, so I thought I'd start new:
I am in the process of building an Arts and Crafts style desk based on an article in FWW in 2003 (and for which I bought the CAD plans from Taunton). I'm building out of cherry. I have intermediate woodworking skills and I'm a relative newby at finishing. I have sanded all the pieces to 180 grit Garnet paper before assembly. I've ordered some of the CN Blotch Control. I'm targeting a finish like the Stickley Central Valley Lacquer (#713 I believe) which looks very much like the garnet shellac color earlier in this thread, so I've ordered some to try. I've also ordered some GF Enduro Var as a finish coat for added protection (given that this will be a working desk).
May I ask for some direction or confirmation that I'm on the right track here? I'm really excited about this project, it's progressing nicely. I'm using Domino joinery instead of the traditional M&T joinery in the original article. I have had my Domino for years (it's an original pin style version) and every time I use it I'm amazed at the efficiency and accuracy of doing joinery this way. But I've developed a real fear of the finishing process!
Brian
I am in the process of building an Arts and Crafts style desk based on an article in FWW in 2003 (and for which I bought the CAD plans from Taunton). I'm building out of cherry. I have intermediate woodworking skills and I'm a relative newby at finishing. I have sanded all the pieces to 180 grit Garnet paper before assembly. I've ordered some of the CN Blotch Control. I'm targeting a finish like the Stickley Central Valley Lacquer (#713 I believe) which looks very much like the garnet shellac color earlier in this thread, so I've ordered some to try. I've also ordered some GF Enduro Var as a finish coat for added protection (given that this will be a working desk).
May I ask for some direction or confirmation that I'm on the right track here? I'm really excited about this project, it's progressing nicely. I'm using Domino joinery instead of the traditional M&T joinery in the original article. I have had my Domino for years (it's an original pin style version) and every time I use it I'm amazed at the efficiency and accuracy of doing joinery this way. But I've developed a real fear of the finishing process!
Brian
