I am glueing up a panel with 4/4 Bubinga and putting a 4 inch section of Lacewood in the center of the panel for contrast. I would like to make the grain quite visible and preserve the natural color of the woods. Use will be for a working desk top. Any ideas on the best materials and methods to accomplish this?
Thanks
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I would think a poly for durability in this application, and a waterborne poly to preserve the natural color as you seem to want.
lourad,
Lacquer is the finish you'll find on most fine furniture, and a desk is just that. You really don't need the protection required for a dining table.
I would finish with one application of linseed oil (no matter the final finish) to develop the color in the woods, test on scraps first, then either nitrocellulose or CAB Acrylic lacquer.
That said, modern water-borne polys can be finished beautifully and they are a bit more durable than lacquer. They are crystal clear with no plastic look, if you apply them correctly. You must give any varnish, especially poly at least a month for the final coat to cure before rubbing it out. Varathane is the brand I have been using.
The final rub-out of any film finish, depends on the look you want.
Rich
Edited 6/23/2006 11:35 am ET by Rich14
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