Kevin Turvey
,@kevin-turvey
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Tinting shellac french polish" – 2 years, 4 months ago
Hi
I am in the UK so it would be better if I could find a local supplier but not necessarily a luthier supplier -
Kevin Turvey posted a new topic "Tinting shellac french polish" – 2 years, 4 months ago
Where can i get a natural amber tint powder/pigment for adding to blonde dewaxed shellac flake french polish spirit mix
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Triton MOF001 1400W Dual Mode Plunge Router 240V question?" – 2 years, 6 months ago
Edwin – what speed setting do you prefer to use?
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Triton MOF001 1400W Dual Mode Plunge Router 240V question?" – 2 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Edwin
I’ll definitely get today! -
Kevin Turvey posted a new topic "Triton MOF001 1400W Dual Mode Plunge Router 240V question?" – 2 years, 6 months ago
I bought one of these but it was defective as the dual mode button depressed inward and got stuck and would not operate as intended. I have been refunded and have been debating whether to buy another as these have… Read more»
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Grain filler for a mahogany type of wood" – 2 years, 7 months ago
Ah good advice, thank you.
In the past I have used nitro on alder wood without a sealing coat so this is new to me as I haven’t worked with mahogany in this context. -
Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Grain filler for a mahogany type of wood" – 2 years, 7 months ago
The instructions mention use only one coat, is this brush painting on or spray coating?
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Grain filler for a mahogany type of wood" – 2 years, 7 months ago
I might get the chestnut nitro sanding sealer as sanding sealer is recommended for underneath the top coat to stop the wood from absorbing to much top coat.
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Grain filler for a mahogany type of wood" – 2 years, 7 months ago
According to the Liberon website: Please Note: Liberon Spirit Sanding Sealer is only recommended for use with wax finishes. It is not compatible with wood oils, paints or varnishes. So thank you for warning me about that! I will need… Read more»
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Grain filler for a mahogany type of wood" – 2 years, 7 months ago
My intention was to cover the filled surface with 1 coat of LIBERON sanding sealer, sand then stain followed by several coats of sanding sealer sanding in between, then spray with tinted nitro followed by clear coats of nitro. Would… Read more»
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Kevin Turvey replied to the topic "Grain filler for a mahogany type of wood" – 2 years, 7 months ago
Thank you for that tip I have some danish oil so I will try that on a scrap piece of similar wood. I assume it going to take a long time to cure. Won’t the wet sanding raise the grain… Read more»
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Kevin Turvey posted a new topic "Grain filler for a mahogany type of wood" – 2 years, 7 months ago
Can anybody recommend a brand of inexpensive pore or grain filler for a mahogany like wood available here in the uk? In the USA they many exotic offerings, but here there is only Rustins or similar. I have a tub… Read more»
