refinishing a teak table - FineWoodworking
Jul 19, 2006 · I was given a Danish design, Teak Dining room table. The top has a burn mark that is about 1 mm-2 mm deep. The finish is a bit marred elsewere, but all in all the table is in good shape. I am new to refinishing and would love to take this on as a project. I picked up the Fine Woodworking special issue on refinishing, but I am overwelmed.
Best glue for teak - FineWoodworking
Robbie | Jul 29, 2003 11:00pm | #3. The better outdoor teak furniture companies, like Wood Classics, all use two part epoxy. The recommendation to clean with epoxy is sound advice. It is interesting to note, that Wood Classics teak chair and bench kit directions do not mention the need to clean the teak prior to gluing.
Which Waxes Work Best? - FineWoodworking
Trewax Clear Paste Wax. 12.35 oz./$14. Trewax is the only wax that comes with its own applicator sponge, but curiously the directions only mention using a soft cloth, or 00 steel wool, which seems too aggressive. One of the hardest waxes, …
Refinishing teak dining table - FineWoodworking
Feb 8, 2020 · Oils soak into wood maybe making it necessary to go deeper than you want to get to raw wood. So be careful. If you decide to re-finish with oil, try wet-sanding with it. Start with 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper and progress up to 1200.
Refinishing a Cherry Table - FineWoodworking
Sep 30, 2020 · Apply evenly, wait 30 minutes and wipe off. Allow to dry completely before applying another coat. Sand between coats or you can wet sand the oil, too. Personally I like to have a tempered glass top made for a coffee table. Another option to consider is a gel stain.
The Best Finish for Mahogany - FineWoodworking
By Peter Gedrys #197–Mar/April 2008 Issue. Synopsis: When planning the finish for this mahogany bookcase, Peter Gedrys knew that he had a diamond in the rough. The boards already had beautiful figure and color that had been allowed to age to a rich, natural tone. So his strategy was to keep things simple while enhancing and protecting the wood.
finishing teak countertops - FineWoodworking
Apr 14, 2010 · This is provides additional bonding to the teak. I coated with Sikkens Marine finish. 2 coats thinned to 25%, 2 coats thinned to 50% and 2 coats full strength. I polished the table top with a mildly abrasive automotive polish. These pieces will be out in the sun, wind and rain so the extra coats are required.
Finish for Cypress - FineWoodworking
May 19, 2005 · Finish for Cypress. wobeba | Posted in Finishing on May 19, 2005 03:37am. Making my first piece of ‘outdoor’ furniture and would appreciate advice: How to oil/stain/protect Cypress. Piece I am making is a 4′ x 5′ table. 5/4 x 11 pieces for top, m&t into breadboard ends. Space between top pieces to allow water to run off/between.
Stained Teak Dining Table - Need Help - FineWoodworking
Sep 30, 2003 · I have a teak dining table that I sanded down, put conditioner on, and then stained with Minwax wood finish in ebony. It says I need to put a top coat on the ebony to protect the finish. I looked at the Minwax poly-wipe product, but am not to thrilled about having to put a coat on, sand, and then put a second coat on.
Which Finishes Are Food Safe? - FineWoodworking
By Jonathan Binzen #129–Mar/April 1998 Issue. Synopsis: Experts disagree about the best food-safe finishes. Finishes can be divided into two categories: film-forming finishes and penetrating finishes. For a cutting or chopping surface, rule out the film finishes — polyurethane, lacquer, varnishes and epoxy aren’t impervious to knives.