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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: brispaj on June 03, 2016, 11:56:47 AM
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Hi all,
My folks have just returned from a trip to Taz and bought me back a piece of Huon pine to turn into a coffee table. Has anyone worked with Huon before and if so what did you use to finish it?
Cheers
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This forum is a good source of info.
Here is one thread.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f9/huon-pine-finishing-advice-47404?highlight=finish+huon+pine (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f9/huon-pine-finishing-advice-47404?highlight=finish+huon+pine)
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Brispaj, in case you haven't joined WWF, here is the relevant post -
"Best finish I've found for Huon over the years is Dewaxed White Shellac followed by EEE.
Sand to 800 grit , wipe down with metho or a coat of white shellac that is cut with 10 parts metho, allow to dry then a very light sand with 1200 or finer. Apply a coat or 2 of the shellac lightly hit it with your fines grit paper 1200 or above, then use EEE to cut and bring up a brilliant shine and sensual feel to the timber without it looking wet or plastic and will protect the timber from the inevitable dirty look that huon seems to get especially when oiled or waxed.
Have tried many other ways and this is by far the best to get what you described.
Cheers - Neil
PS if your abrasive is clogs rapidly when sanding the Huon wipe down the timber with metho before sanding or wet sand using either water or metho. This takes away the timbers natural oils from the surface.
DON"T use Shellawax or Shellawax Cream"
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But the smell of freshly worked Huon is to be savoured , Enjoy
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Hi,
Fine steel wool will give a beautiful smooth finish to Huon.
Cheers
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Thanks guys great info there will join woodworkforum and see what else there is. Sure they will have plenty of tips and tricks and ideas for me
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