This was a great and helpful video. Thanks for putting it together! I am getting ready to finish a new walnut handrail and trying to get my head around the steps involved. Is there a list of the products used in this video somewhere? I’d like to know what the actual colors were for each step. Thanks so much!
Great, really informative video! One suggestion though- some close up shots of the wood during the finishing would have really helped the viewer to understand the process better.
I would like to start by saying you, Sir, have been the most thorough provider of information I have ever seen in any wood finishing tutorial. I have learned a great deal from this first and second video I have watched of yours. I look forward to using these products from my local woodcraft as well as studying more knowledge that you have to offer. Again, thank you so much and congratulations on continuing your family legacy. Great work Sir!
This must be the best finishing lesson I have seen. So well explained what a delight to watch. You are so laid back and enjoyable to learn from. Bless you and thank you.
Loved the video! I didn't realize there was so much to learn about wood finishing. Adding all those layers sure brought out the beauty of the wood. I'll be sure to use these tips in the future. Those boxes that Craig made are sooooo cool and the quilted maple had such a lovely pattern! Nice way to use leftover scraps. Thanks for the video!
I recently found these videos and am enjoying them very much. The comment about seeing the colours is so true, my neighbour owned a paint store and taught me how to read colours. I have used that lesson often. Thank you so much for this video series.
Thank you Eric, for doing this awesome series on finishing wood! I have learned so much!! I never liked using foam brushes, but now I know why...I wasn't using them the proper way!! Also, never knew much about glazing!! So much wonderful information in these videos! I will have to watch them all several times to be able to process all this info!! Hope you enjoy your next finishing project as you put all these great tips into action! Have a great day! God bless!!
Cindy Dineen, the Fine Woodworking magazine article is the September/October 2005 issue, page 116, if you’re interested in the source of my remarks about foam brushes.
@@CraftsmansLegacy whats the finishers name in the video and can you please putthe names of the products in your description if you opend an amazon account and put your link up top i would purchase i dont understAND why people dont do this it would create alot extra income for you.
Can I please find out how to take a class with him? Where do I get de waxed shellac? Can I spray it? I’m so impressed. I love the pre-deposit and the foam brush just because invaluable instead of a huge pain. Does he scuff sand between arm-r-seal coats and after he is happy with the amount of coats he waits a full month to do a final wet sand, I’m so use to hearing scuff sand between coats, I am obviously new to this, but this is a game changer. Fine walnut is my new favorite. He said no finish. I assume he means no die, stain or glaze, just the arm-r-seal or literally no finish? about how long do you typically leave a glaze on? I’m in Florida it’s always humid here. Always I have so many questions so you use de-waxed shellac before you glaze a painted finish?
Very informative video! Question…is there a swatch board available showing different dye and stain color combinations on walnut specifically that will save me from purchasing several different colors to test out?
Really well done educational video. Can a prefinished walnut piece that has naturally yellowed be restored by lightly sanding and beginning with the gel stain?
Well I tried this technique and wow!! Worked like a charm. Really impressed. So it blended the contrasting colors on the walnut really well, does anyone know if it will blend the contrasting colors of hickory the same way ? Hickory is a beast to work with but was just curious if anyone has attempted this dye technique to hickory?
Very nice 👍. Would you do this on a walnut gun stock? I'm researching finishing a replacement walnut stock for a classic M1 garand. The traditional finish was linseed oil and Tung oil both were used during this era I guess depending on the manufacturer there were 3 building them. I've considered doing the traditional but I'm not a collector so I thought maybe I would try something different. I really like the traditional reddish brown deep grain look of the older European countries like England or France. If you wanted to see an example Google Holland & Holland . How would you try to achieve this classic beauty? Thanks for sharing your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Why use the foam brush on only one side? What happens if you don’t? Why not use foam brushes for the shellac and final coats? Good before and after photos of the wood with the unfinished wood moistened with alcohol should be shown. Walnut lightens with age and UV exposure, and. most furniture makers who stain walnut do so to prevent this lightening. The yellowing effect with time is due to the finish, not the wood. Also, it should be pointed out that there is a difference between kiln dried walnut and kiln dried walnut that has been STEAMED. The steaming process (which has unfortunately become standard in the industry) equalizes the color between the heartwood and sapwood and results in a washed out appearance. Unsteamed kiln dried walnut looks and behaves much like air dried and doesn’t need color enhancement. A base coat of boiled linseed oil followed by a clear topcoat gives a beautiful finish.
Lots of good info here, thanks for the comment. As you mentioned, this recipe that Craig uses is for kiln dried walnut that has been steamed and looks washed out. The foam brush technique is for consistent results with the disbursement of the fluid. Personally, I thought the angle of use was very helpful. Give it a try and see what you think.
When I use a shellac wash coat on a large surface, I am getting ridges. I'm Using a taklon brush and I don't get the ridges on a smaller surface. Can anybody tell me what's going on? Is the shellac drying between passes?
Hello, I am attempting to refinish an antique queen anne walnut dining table, I have experimented with quite a few stains so far but have not been able to get that yellowed reddish brown that is on the perhaps 100 year old wood, the table is part of a set and I am not refinishing everything, just new veneer on the table top and the legs which were heavily dented. What you did on this video looks promising do you have any other tips for getting that antique patina? Thanks.
This layering technique really allows you to push the tones. I would suggest using a similar technique to find a recipe that matches your full collection. It sounds like you're headed in the right direction and taking your time. Best of luck!
Thanks, I got some Saman water based stain in the Cognac color from Windsor Plywood and I put bright golden yellow stain in an alcohol base from an Opus art store under it, those two together with some wipe on poly look pretty good to my eye. The bright yellow as the base really works well for giving it that golden radiance, nobody else out there seemed to know about this method, so it was great that youtube's algorithm brought your video to me after I watched dozens of woodworking videos!
James Siniawski, the sapwood would get yellow! I have carefully applied a layer of wax-free shellac on the sapwood, applied the dye and glaze to the heartwood, and then sanded the sapwood to remove any color that may have made its way onto the shellac. You’ll end up with richly-colored heartwood and bright sapwood. I hope that helps!
Craig Arnold I build Malloof style rocking chairs by Hal Taylor style Hal uses the sapwood reverse glued together as a highlight Will the yellow die ruin the effect of popping white look ? I used 1/3,1/3,1/3 wipeon poly , Lind seed oil , turpentine It didn’t give the shine like your process Can I do this over my finish now ? Or does it need to be sanded back I haven’t applied wax yet
Great question! I would refer you to Craig Arnold (ruclips.net/channel/UCqnA2bGxKJ3raAMvVWvyu1A) He should be able to point you in the right direction.
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Hands down the best wood finishing video I have ever watched. I learned a ton. Thank you.
Whats the last glazed used?
The oil based glaze ?
@@NewsNowFortWorth I used water-based General Finishes Van Dyke Brown.
Great video. Wish I could attend that finishing class
This was a great and helpful video. Thanks for putting it together! I am getting ready to finish a new walnut handrail and trying to get my head around the steps involved. Is there a list of the products used in this video somewhere? I’d like to know what the actual colors were for each step. Thanks so much!
Product List: (foam brushes and taklon flat brush)
General Finishes:
Dye Stain Yellow (water)
Glaze Effects Van Dyke Brown (water)
Gel Stain Candlelite (oil)
Arm-R-Seal Satin (oil)
With sealer between!
@@CraftsmansLegacy shit I forgot about the shellac
Great, really informative video! One suggestion though- some close up shots of the wood during the finishing would have really helped the viewer to understand the process better.
I would like to start by saying you, Sir, have been the most thorough provider of information I have ever seen in any wood finishing tutorial. I have learned a great deal from this first and second video I have watched of yours. I look forward to using these products from my local woodcraft as well as studying more knowledge that you have to offer. Again, thank you so much and congratulations on continuing your family legacy. Great work Sir!
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful
This is such an incredible resource. I come back to it over & over!
Me too
This must be the best finishing lesson I have seen. So well explained what a delight to watch. You are so laid back and enjoyable to learn from. Bless you and thank you.
Wow, thank you!
Loved the video! I didn't realize there was so much to learn about wood finishing. Adding all those layers sure brought out the beauty of the wood. I'll be sure to use these tips in the future. Those boxes that Craig made are sooooo cool and the quilted maple had such a lovely pattern! Nice way to use leftover scraps. Thanks for the video!
Art Vixen, those boxes are for sale! 😋
@@craigmarnold Thank you, good to know!
I recently found these videos and am enjoying them very much. The comment about seeing the colours is so true, my neighbour owned a paint store and taught me how to read colours. I have used that lesson often. Thank you so much for this video series.
Thank you! Amazing what you can do when you stack colors.
Thank you Eric, for doing this awesome series on finishing wood! I have learned so much!! I never liked using foam brushes, but now I know why...I wasn't using them the proper way!! Also, never knew much about glazing!! So much wonderful information in these videos! I will have to watch them all several times to be able to process all this info!! Hope you enjoy your next finishing project as you put all these great tips into action! Have a great day! God bless!!
I had the same reaction to the foam brush! Never knew that before.
@@CraftsmansLegacy after watching your video, I'd be willing to try using them again... the right way this time!! Lol!
Cindy Dineen, the Fine Woodworking magazine article is the September/October 2005 issue, page 116, if you’re interested in the source of my remarks about foam brushes.
You were right about the video, Cindy! So much to learn and take note of for future use!
Well done, Eric. I'll be using these finishing tips in future.
Thank you!! I learned so much
@@CraftsmansLegacy whats the finishers name in the video
and can you please putthe names of the products in your description if you opend an amazon account and put your link up top i would purchase i dont understAND why people dont do this it would create alot extra income for you.
Fantastic lesson, learned so much from this video. Great job
Thank you! Happy to hear
Now I know how to use a brush properly. Good video wish I had seen this years ago thanks!!!!,
I was surprised too!! Better late then never!
Amazing video... but I wish you showed the walnut after it was finished!
Good advice. We could have done more beauty shots of the finished wood. Next time!
walnut wood is amazing, in most aspects of a ideal wood
Made my year
This series is amazing! Thank you.
You're very welcome!
I'm doing exactly this!! thanks so much!!
This video was incredible. I learned so much! Thank you for sharing your expertise!
interesting point - Kiln vs air dried effect on grain/figuring. Good newbie knowledge building tip.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! The last two products that you used were oil based. Can water based be used instead?
You would get a different look with water based. Not bad just different. Some like it, some don’t.
Can I please find out how to take a class with him? Where do I get de waxed shellac? Can I spray it? I’m so impressed. I love the pre-deposit and the foam brush just because invaluable instead of a huge pain. Does he scuff sand between arm-r-seal coats and after he is happy with the amount of coats he waits a full month to do a final wet sand, I’m so use to hearing scuff sand between coats, I am obviously new to this, but this is a game changer.
Fine walnut is my new favorite. He said no finish. I assume he means no die, stain or glaze, just the arm-r-seal or literally no finish?
about how long do you typically leave a glaze on? I’m in Florida it’s always humid here. Always
I have so many questions so you use de-waxed shellac before you glaze a painted finish?
He is at the Kansas City Woodcraft store. They have classes regularly.
Love it all Eric. Thank you
Very informative video! Question…is there a swatch board available showing different dye and stain color combinations on walnut specifically that will save me from purchasing several different colors to test out?
General finishes has some sample boards but I don't think it will give you all the examples you are asking about.
the boxes...just wow.
Could I use this technique on walnut burl veneer? Thank You!
this video helped me alot
Excellent!
Really well done educational video. Can a prefinished walnut piece that has naturally yellowed be restored by lightly sanding and beginning with the gel stain?
Thank you. It really depends on the existing finish, wood and the look you want to achieve. We used General Finishes line of products.
Thank you. I leaned a lot. I have a mid century walnut coffee table. Just can't decide how to stain it.
Slowly! Take your time and do your research. It will be worth it!
'One time shown' Ontish. ;). My new story protaganist's name. Thank you!
What color is the final gel stain?
Can this method be done on walnut veneer?
Well I tried this technique and wow!! Worked like a charm. Really impressed. So it blended the contrasting colors on the walnut really well, does anyone know if it will blend the contrasting colors of hickory the same way ? Hickory is a beast to work with but was just curious if anyone has attempted this dye technique to hickory?
That's awesome to hear! I haven't tried it on Hickory, so not sure how it would work out. Would be a great test though!
Very nice 👍. Would you do this on a walnut gun stock? I'm researching finishing a replacement walnut stock for a classic M1 garand. The traditional finish was linseed oil and Tung oil both were used during this era I guess depending on the manufacturer there were 3 building them. I've considered doing the traditional but I'm not a collector so I thought maybe I would try something different. I really like the traditional reddish brown deep grain look of the older European countries like England or France. If you wanted to see an example Google Holland & Holland . How would you try to achieve this classic beauty? Thanks for sharing your advice would be greatly appreciated.
You could use this finish on a gun stock, especially if you are not trying to maintain or recreate a historic finish.
@@CraftsmansLegacy Thank you 👍. It doesn't have to be Correct restoration I just wanted to be really nice for my own personal taste.
Can I do this on liquid wood (retique it)?
Liquid wood? Like a faux finish?
No basically wood dust mixed into some kind of primer. I went with a dark walnut oil stain with couple coats of lacquer
Loved the video. I am wondering if you recommend any changes to this finishing process for walnut countertop?
Thanks!
Yes, for a heavy use countertop you would want to make sure you are using a durable top coat. General Finishes offer a few different options.
Whats the last glaze used ?
How would you put finish on maple wood but it has wood cravings in it. I wouldn't want to stain the light wood that makes the words
I wouldn't use a stain either! I'd look at some of the oil finishes. You can retain the beauty of the grain and color.
Excellent information. Please provide a list of products used in your demonstration so we can replicates the process
I'll have to work on that! Great idea.
Why use the foam brush on only one side? What happens if you don’t? Why not use foam brushes for the shellac and final coats?
Good before and after photos of the wood with the unfinished wood moistened with alcohol should be shown. Walnut lightens with age and UV exposure, and. most furniture makers who stain walnut do so to prevent this lightening. The yellowing effect with time is due to the finish, not the wood.
Also, it should be pointed out that there is a difference between kiln dried walnut and kiln dried walnut that has been STEAMED. The steaming process (which has unfortunately become standard in the industry) equalizes the color between the heartwood and sapwood and results in a washed out appearance. Unsteamed kiln dried walnut looks and behaves much like air dried and doesn’t need color enhancement. A base coat of boiled linseed oil followed by a clear topcoat gives a beautiful finish.
Lots of good info here, thanks for the comment. As you mentioned, this recipe that Craig uses is for kiln dried walnut that has been steamed and looks washed out.
The foam brush technique is for consistent results with the disbursement of the fluid. Personally, I thought the angle of use was very helpful. Give it a try and see what you think.
When I use a shellac wash coat on a large surface, I am getting ridges. I'm Using a taklon brush and I don't get the ridges on a smaller surface. Can anybody tell me what's going on? Is the shellac drying between passes?
Hello - could be drying or flashing. Try keeping a wet edge.
Hello, I am attempting to refinish an antique queen anne walnut dining table, I have experimented with quite a few stains so far but have not been able to get that yellowed reddish brown that is on the perhaps 100 year old wood, the table is part of a set and I am not refinishing everything, just new veneer on the table top and the legs which were heavily dented. What you did on this video looks promising do you have any other tips for getting that antique patina? Thanks.
This layering technique really allows you to push the tones. I would suggest using a similar technique to find a recipe that matches your full collection. It sounds like you're headed in the right direction and taking your time. Best of luck!
Thanks, I got some Saman water based stain in the Cognac color from Windsor Plywood and I put bright golden yellow stain in an alcohol base from an Opus art store under it, those two together with some wipe on poly look pretty good to my eye. The bright yellow as the base really works well for giving it that golden radiance, nobody else out there seemed to know about this method, so it was great that youtube's algorithm brought your video to me after I watched dozens of woodworking videos!
What the yellow do to sapwood if your using sap wood as an accent ?
I am not positive but I would think it would highlight the yellowness of the sap wood.
James Siniawski, the sapwood would get yellow!
I have carefully applied a layer of wax-free shellac on the sapwood, applied the dye and glaze to the heartwood, and then sanded the sapwood to remove any color that may have made its way onto the shellac. You’ll end up with richly-colored heartwood and bright sapwood.
I hope that helps!
Thanks Craig!!!
Craig Arnold
I build Malloof style rocking chairs by Hal Taylor style
Hal uses the sapwood reverse glued together as a highlight
Will the yellow die ruin the effect of popping white look ?
I used 1/3,1/3,1/3 wipeon poly , Lind seed oil , turpentine
It didn’t give the shine like your process
Can I do this over my finish now ? Or does it need to be sanded back
I haven’t applied wax yet
James Siniawski, the yellow die will show up as bright yelllow. The process I described goes on bare wood.
Two weeks passed. What are you up to now?
Wood this work on walnut plywood and would you use the yellow dye with that?
Great question! I would refer you to Craig Arnold (ruclips.net/channel/UCqnA2bGxKJ3raAMvVWvyu1A) He should be able to point you in the right direction.
William, yes, it would work on walnut veneer plywood with amazing results.
Oooooohhhh
Good talk but we look for observing wood work not you guys sorry I didn't like it
Perhaps if you bothered to show the wood as they progressed and finished I wouldn't feel I wasted a lot of time.
Thanks for the comment. I thought we did a good job showing each step and the effect it had. I do appreciate the comment since we can always improve.
They do a poor job of showing the result. 29:54