Re: ShopTalk: refinishing wood woods

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:00:23 -0800

Carl:   You should be able to find waterbased aniline dyes from any of several woodworking companies.  I've enclosed a few links.  Most are delivered in 1-oz packets, sufficient to make about 1 quart of dye.  You can adjust the intensity by mixing more/less water.  Portions should be no problem if you have a gram scale.  I suspect the sealer on most woods was shellac, which is also available from the same sources.  I usually buy it in flake form, and dissolve it with alcohol.  For wood heads, I would recommend the 'super blonde' grade, which dries crystal clear and doesn't darken the color of the underlying dyed wood.  If you don't want to use shellac, you might consider a very low viscosity epoxy.  I've been pleased with a formulation called "cold cure", and I get it from Lee Valley Tools.  I don't have a source for dipping poly.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/   (a great source for fasteners, adhesives and abrasives!)

And, as Dave T. noted, Constantine's is a good source of supply.

Regards,

Ron


On 30-Jan-06, at 8:14 PM, Carl McKinley wrote:

Hi ALL;
 
Looking for some help.
 
Over the years I've refinished a number of wood woods. Do it mostly as a hobby and my own amasement. I'm running out of supplies and having trouble replenishing. Used to get most of my products from Golfworks put they nolonger carry them.
 
My biggest need is water base stain, a good sealer and a dipping poly.
 
Are there any oldtimers out there that might have some leads on these and other wood refinishing products?
 
Thanks for any leads.
 
Carl 


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