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We were asked to refinish a new Stickley cherry table, that had moving damage, in the orig. Stickley finish. Has anyone had any experience in finishing these. They have a ” low to the wood look and almost no sheen. It needs to be a perfect match so help will be apreciated. Thanks.
Bob Dingler
www.craftmanannex.com
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This is simply a boiled linseed oil finish. The cherry color is allowed to develop on its own naturally. If you have to sand it, you'll remove the patina and no matter what you say to the customer (unless they are knowledgable) will convince them that you have not ruined their table.
You can enlist the help of the factory to help you explain this to the customer. I did once on another Stickley refinish I had to do (from their Cherry Valley Collection in the 70's) and everyone was very happy.
Most factories are glad to help as they do not want to re-finish it themselves.
Jeff Jewitt
http://www.homesteadfinishingprod.com
*Ammonia Fumed White Oak Color.After reading Kevin Rodel's article in FW#126, I have been unable to achieve the Stickley characteristic warm amber/orangey tone to my test pieces. Although I have followed the fuming with several coats of Formby's Tung Oil, Pure Tung Oil, and Boiled Linseed Oil, the color remains a rather dull brown, with a slightly greenish cast on some pieces. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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