Tips for quick and easy varnishing of wood

[tiralie]

Louis Sauzedde  puts the last coat of varnish on a deck box for a 65' Alden motorsailer.
Excellent work, and great demo and instruction. Love his accent.
Tim

 

[Cheese]

[member=7816]Tim Raleigh[/member]
Thanks for posting...pretty interesting, "rolling & tipping". [big grin]

 

[mike_aa]

LOL, I have to confess that when i saw the title I misread it and thought it said "vanishing" of wood! [eek]

Anyway, the video outlines what looks like a really interesting and helpful technique.  A good way to get a nice even level application, especially for the last coats.

Thanks for posting!

Mike A.

 

[Scott B.]

What a great video!!!! I love seeing the old timers (anyone older than me) go at it.

That Total Boat product looks great to work with. Will have to check it out. I use Epifanes and Captain's a lot, and I'd be surprised if I could coerce that much open time out of them in vertical orientation.

Also, whenever I foam roll and backbrush, I have never cross hatch rolled, not sure why. I guess it is because I am so nutty about not crossing grain (even when vacuuming lol). This video makes me want to give that a try too.

Loved his badger brushes as well, and his method of suspending them in the cut pot.

Great stuff, thanks for sharing, Tim.

 

[Cheese]

I use Epifanes and Captain's a lot, and I'd be surprised if I could coerce that much open time out of them in vertical orientation.

I have never cross hatch rolled, not sure why. I guess it is because I am so nutty about not crossing grain (even when vacuuming lol).

Great stuff, thanks for sharing, Tim.

The first thing I thought about the cross hatch rolling when I watched the video is why would you spend the extra time when time is of the essence? It makes sense to roll quickly and then tip with a brush.

 

[mo siopa]

I don't  recall where I got the idea, but I first tried this method a decade or so ago.  As long as the finish you are using has a fairly long open time, it is very effective.  However, by making multiple passes with the roller, you are expediting the drying process; so I suggest not adding any driers to your varnish for this method.  If you do, you may not get good penetration.  Initial results will look good but you may see failure over time.

Also, I've been using Epifanes for outdoor projects but I will be trying this Captain's product on my next opportunity.

 

[tiralie]

What a great video!!!! I love seeing the old timers (anyone older than me) go at it.

Scott:
All his videos are amazing. Worth the time to watch. His instructions are clear and concise. I am a fan.

Also, whenever I foam roll and backbrush, I have never cross hatch rolled, not sure why. I guess it is because I am so nutty about not crossing grain (even when vacuuming lol). This video makes me want to give that a try too.

Ya, I would never have thought to use a foam roller in this application.

Loved his badger brushes as well, and his method of suspending them in the cut pot.

Ya, I really would like to get some but I can't see a need for them right now.

 

[Scott B.]

What a great video!!!! I love seeing the old timers (anyone older than me) go at it.

Scott:
All his videos are amazing. Worth the time to watch. His instructions are clear and concise. I am a fan.

Also, whenever I foam roll and backbrush, I have never cross hatch rolled, not sure why. I guess it is because I am so nutty about not crossing grain (even when vacuuming lol). This video makes me want to give that a try too.

Ya, I would never have thought to use a foam roller in this application.

Loved his badger brushes as well, and his method of suspending them in the cut pot.

Ya, I really would like to get some but I can't see a need for them right now.

I subscribed to the channel and have been enjoying it.

Arroworthy makes a brush called the Bristle Ox that you might want to check out. I keep a couple around for the random ext door that might need varnish. Cost effective alternative and lays oil clears down really well.

Thanks again.

 

[leakyroof]

I don't  recall where I got the idea, but I first tried this method a decade or so ago.  As long as the finish you are using has a fairly long open time, it is very effective.  However, by making multiple passes with the roller, you are expediting the drying process; so I suggest not adding any driers to your varnish for this method.  If you do, you may not get good penetration.  Initial results will look good but you may see failure over time.

Also, I've been usin [smile]g Epifanes for outdoor projects but I will be trying this Captain's product on my next opportunity.

  I don't know if Captains is making it for Jamestown Distributors for their new Total Boat product line. I was holding off trying any Total Boat products until I found out who makes it for them for the various stuff they're offering in their new "house brand".
I too use almost only Epifanes for outdoor work.  Very consistent quality and very predictable results usually too.

I've seen the Foam roller technique on boats for some time, I'm happy to say I haven't had to varnish anything that large so far in my life.... [eek]
That box is more my size... [wink]  Although, when it's time for some touch-up on my front door, I might finally give it a go since the door is all vertical varnishing and facing West, which means I generally try to varnish it when the Sun is strongest on the opposite side of the house to prevent uneven drying times/brush marks.  [smile]