I like that "blotchiness" in cherry. That chair looks fantastic - the one you called Maloof style. I'm not a fan of gel stains but I do like the dyes. Thank you!
Used the mineral oil coating trick under the shellac on the Epic Rocking Chair project that I made from cherry. Came out absolutely fantastic. Mineral oil, 3 coats shellac, 3 coats lacquer.
Pine is also known for blottchiness. We did a renovation 19 years ago and had one doors installed. They were very blotchy. Note there is none. Will cherry age the same way? Basically will the blotches blend better over time?
Merry Christmas Tom and Kris (belated). Thanks for the helpful information. Looking forward to getting back to some of the courses and actually making some projects soon (my shop is still a work in progress 😊). Btw, the round chair is so excellent! Really like the joinery and overall curves and feel👍. Just amazing.
I have a scrollsaw piece I made out of cherry over 20 years ago that is still oxidizing. It is presently a deep deep redish brown.Almost like it is painted. I would say that all of the blochness has completly disappered. Enjoyed your presentation on the subject. Oh yes the piece is finished with lacquer.
hi there, in the sample board you show at 21:00 with three samples, what oil did you use for the middle part of the sample. Im working on a blanket chest and thought that i would like to avoid the blotchyness but seeing that center sample i think has changed my mind. thanks for the video.Love the back and forth between you and the wife, you guys sound like you have fun and its nice to hear.
Thanks Terry! The oil varnish is most likely Waterlox, a tung oil based varnish that I like a lot. It is a bit pricey, so I usually subdivide the cans into 4 oz mason jars so I’m less likely to waste it from oxidation spoilage. Hope that helps! 👍
At the very end of this video you showed the mohawk finishers glaze you used on a project. (Looks like the color is burnt umber) How long did you let the glaze set before wiping off to achieve the color on the chair and sample board down in the video?
I have found that the people who don't like to see the true nature of the wood (blotch) are the same people that will paint wood and hide the grain. It's just personal preference. For me I never hide the blotch. That is what makes it interesting to look at.
That video of you dyeing the curly maple was amazing. I’ve used the method several times now and it’s just spectacular.
I like that "blotchiness" in cherry. That chair looks fantastic - the one you called Maloof style. I'm not a fan of gel stains but I do like the dyes. Thank you!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks Tom and Kris - Merry Christmas!
Great video. Thanks for the information.
Used the mineral oil coating trick under the shellac on the Epic Rocking Chair project that I made from cherry. Came out absolutely fantastic. Mineral oil, 3 coats shellac, 3 coats lacquer.
I enjoyed and learned so much. Thank you!
Pine is also known for blottchiness. We did a renovation 19 years ago and had one doors installed. They were very blotchy. Note there is none. Will cherry age the same way? Basically will the blotches blend better over time?
Merry Christmas Tom and Kris (belated). Thanks for the helpful information. Looking forward to getting back to some of the courses and actually making some projects soon (my shop is still a work in progress 😊). Btw, the round chair is so excellent! Really like the joinery and overall curves and feel👍. Just amazing.
Where do you draw the line between blotchy and figured cherry?
That is the best question…I’d say it’s in the eye of the beholder where the line is 👍😎
Pennsylvania Forester here, couldn't figure out why we weren't letting cherry be cherry
I have a scrollsaw piece I made out of cherry over 20 years ago that is still oxidizing. It is presently a deep deep redish brown.Almost like it is painted. I would say that all of the blochness has completly disappered. Enjoyed your presentation on the subject. Oh yes the piece is finished with lacquer.
hi there, in the sample board you show at 21:00 with three samples, what oil did you use for the middle part of the sample. Im working on a blanket chest and thought that i would like to avoid the blotchyness but seeing that center sample i think has changed my mind. thanks for the video.Love the back and forth between you and the wife, you guys sound like you have fun and its nice to hear.
Thanks Terry! The oil varnish is most likely Waterlox, a tung oil based varnish that I like a lot. It is a bit pricey, so I usually subdivide the cans into 4 oz mason jars so I’m less likely to waste it from oxidation spoilage. Hope that helps! 👍
At the very end of this video you showed the mohawk finishers glaze you used on a project. (Looks like the color is burnt umber)
How long did you let the glaze set before wiping off to achieve the color on the chair and sample board down in the video?
So how do you get rid of ugly blotchiness on cherry
You promoted this video as the solution to blotching
So what is the solution?
Did you watch the video?
I have found that the people who don't like to see the true nature of the wood (blotch) are the same people that will paint wood and hide the grain. It's just personal preference. For me I never hide the blotch. That is what makes it interesting to look at.
my wife and kids may object but..........please adopt me. Also, move to Atlanta and make me your intern for a year. thank you. that is all. 😁