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   jazzdogg | Mar 27, 2005 07:25pm | #1

   The finish you apply depends on what the project is and how it will be used. I'd probably select entirely different finishes for a picture frame and the handrail of a staircase because they will be subject to different uses; the selection of wood would be an important, though, secondary consideration.

   Koa isn't different enough from other woods to warrant highly specialized finishing techniques  - it's pretty, and pretty expensive, but in other regards, not unusual.

   So what's the project you're interested in finishing?

    

   -Jazzdogg-

   Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.

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   JGI | Mar 28, 2005 05:52pm | #3

   Jazzdogg,

   I was looking for a way to mount my Sirius Satelite radio in my car via the cigarette lighter.  I wanted to use a nice looking wood (that I had in stock) and finish it nicely to complement the interior finish of my car, which is the Vavona wood in the VW Touareg (can be seen at http://www.vw.ca).  So, I cut a piece roughly 1.5" wide by 1.5" thick by 5" long. 

   Using my drill press I drilled a 2" deep by 1" diameter hole lengthwise into the koa to insert the DC power adapter portion and a smaller hole out the side to run the power cable.  Then I mounted the radio unit on to the koa and plugged it in.

   I am very happy with the physical result i.e. supporting the radio in the car out of the way of controls and gear shifter but would like a nice finish so it blends in the car little while bring out the natural beauty of the wood.

   After all that I would really appreciate any thoughts you might have on a finishing process.

   Thanks

   JGI

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   CHUMLEY | Mar 28, 2005 05:53am | #2

   I just recently finished a box to put pet cremains in and I used a danish oil followed by a couple of sprayed coats of shellac and sprayed lacquer. I'll try to send a pic of the results

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   JGI | Mar 28, 2005 05:53pm | #4

   Hobbs,

   Sorry to hear about your pet.  A tough thing to go through.  I would love to see the results.

   Thanks,

   JGI