[Crw-talk] Walnut finishing question

[Ken Critzman]

I have a suggestion that seems to work for me. After sanding, apply one
coat of shellac, applying from the bark to the bottom with the lathe
still.. This shellac should be thin enough so it does not build up on the
surface. This will seal the wood so the oil does not transfer color.  I
then polish this with burlap or similar tough cloth. After that apply the
oil in the same manner, polishing with a soft cloth. That's it. Good Luck!
KC

On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 6:07 PM, John & Donna Griffiths <griff at mwt.net>
wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I have a dilemma with finishing walnut without staining the sapwood an
> ugly brownish color.  I have made some natural edge and a hollow form
> pieces out of wet walnut, I end up with a very nice contrast between the
> very light sapwood and brown heartwood; but then when I apply finish the
> sapwood gets brownish stains, some of which seem to be a result of
> heartwood dust ground into the sapwood in the area of the end grain but as
> the finish cures the sapwood becomes more brownish, splotchy and less
> attractive.
>
> I have been using the homemade oil finish consisting of poly, mineral
> spirits and boiled linseed oil.  I have been power sanding on the lathe to
> 800 grit.
>
> I am looking for suggestions:  A different material or technique for the
> finish?  Different sanding methods?  ???  Any suggestions will be
> appreciated.  Thank you.
>
> John
>
>
>
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