Finishing Walnut

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⚙️ SHOW NOTES - EPISODE #172: A beautiful native hardwood, walnut is my personal favorite, and it’s surprisingly friendly to finishing. Tonight I’ll show a few different methods for finishing walnut in order to get great results and make the most of your next walnut project. Maybe this will be timely for some of you completing a project you've made in walnut. (Closed Captioned)
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@hangdogit 27 күн бұрын

I made a Mountain Dulcimer out of Walnut many years ago. I still remember the smell -- or "fragrance" -- quite nice, very earthy with a deep sweetness. What a wood! Gives great nuts, smells great and looks FANTASTIC! And yes Tung Oil and.or Waterlox are THE BEST. Used them mant times. My best use so far it so far was ona a solid Teak sitting bench for the shower. I put about 6 coats of Tung Oil on it over 6 days, then Waterlox due to its wet location (Tung Oil is water-resistant but not water-proof), Then waterlox. Looks brand new after years in the shower! Note though: In return for its beauty, Tung Oil is probably the HARdest finish to apply -- takes lots of patience, with buffing between coats with 0000 steel wool and tack cloths!

@jimserhant7741 5 ай бұрын

I came across your channel by accident, researching the best finishing techniques for walnut cabinets. I’m calling it a happy accident & instantly subscribed. Thank you for the informative content. Now if I can only find the Mohawk Burnt Umber in quart size lol.

@hans-hinrichthedens706 5 ай бұрын

Great to find this! Last summer I refinished a set of Nakashima chairs and a side board. I used what they recommended: Southerland Welles. The result was not perfect but I was still extremely happy about how it turned out.

@danfall1003 2 ай бұрын

This is the best walnut finishing video I have found on utube. I have some stair treads with a mixed bag of kd/ad nut. I’m gonna use sealcoat first, no dyes. Thanks

@slhasebroock Жыл бұрын

Another great session! Love walnut! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas and will have a Happy New Year too! 🎉🎊

@joshwalker5605 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful and informative video as always, thanks for all your hard work!

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh, and thanks for watching! 👍😎

@chriskovaly6634 Жыл бұрын

You and the camera lady are the best. Thank you for all of the videos and knowledge, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris, this would not be possible without you being there with us, thanks for watching, and Happy New Year! Hope you had a great Christmas too 👍🎄😎

@lucyhanks500 3 ай бұрын

What’s with the Masonic ritual of throwing an old shoe at new presidential candidates, whilst wearing an apron and a pair of white cotton butler gloves? Got to wonder who these French maids are?

@blacksmithnc Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, I love to work with walnut. I am presently finishing air dried countertops with Waterlox and it is a beautiful finish. I used Tung oil finish by Minwax previously that I liked but the Waterlox is my new go to for my walnut. As far as the knot holes i use clear epoxy.

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have had a similar experience trying various finishes over the years. It’s tough to beat Waterlox especially on air dried walnut! Oh and how did I forget to mention epoxy for filling knot holes and cracks? That’s a great way to go especially on countertops as you said. Thanks for reminding me, and for watching!! 😎👍

@lucyhanks500 3 ай бұрын

In terms of daily productiveness, can one choose which people hold a remote control? Or, is every day of life spent arguing with an invisible guerilla? Definitely too much yin for the ancient satin slipper.

@paulnordin5219 Жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party on this video, but I finally tried the Mohawk Burnt Umber glaze on a slab of walnut and OMG, what an amazing color it brought out! A thousand thanks for that amazing tip, as well as all the others in this video. Cheers

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s great to hear Paul, I know what you mean about that beautiful rich color complement on Walnut! You’re never too late around here, thanks for watching! 👍😎

@davehiggins5903 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Im going to try that tongue oil on the walnut slab i just purchased for a bar top. Tried gun stock stain makes it kinda orange.on the sap wood. Not bad though.

@Superset71 Жыл бұрын

Just did a 6’x40” walnut kitchen table and I saw a couple imperfections in the wood. Probably like you said it may have been kiln dried but I still like it. I used walrus butter to finish.

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Hmm, that sounds like a nice finish although I’m not familiar with it…assuming oil, or blubber based? 😎

@michaelgreethurst3785 Жыл бұрын

Great show lots of good information looking forward to another good year. You are such an awesome show and presentation, you and Kris have a wonderful Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year.

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike! It is great to have you part of us here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!! 😎🎄

@dpmeyer4867 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Darin 👍

@MrToms427 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Happy holidays. BTW several local central wi suppliers are installing vacuum kilns. Do you know if they use steam?

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Great question, I don’t know the answer but will find out 😎👍

@user-st7yp8vy6h 10 ай бұрын

Any suggestions for where to buy the Mohawk glaze? No distributors near me. I do see the glaze on Amazon but not sure I should trust the seller.

@EpicWoodworking 10 ай бұрын

I have purchased it on Amazon without a problem. I wish it were more available, it is a great glazing stain. 👍😎

@jd9094 Жыл бұрын

I used this walnut finish tech on a project and can't seem to keep Mohawk glaze from being removed in spots. help

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Much of the glaze is intentionally wiped off, leaving just a small film on the surface. Wipe away or leave as much as you like on the surface. A lighter wash coat also allows more color from the glaze to stay on the surface if you like. Hope that helps a bit! 👍

@kerryb3425 Жыл бұрын

I want to make my walnut hardwood floors lighter or even grey...is this possible?

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Hmm, that’s a good question. Too bad they weren’t outside where most all wood grays out naturally. I’ve never tried to knock off the color of walnut like that since it’s such an inherently beautiful color to begin with. But when I have needed to radically change the color of a wood in that way to lighter color, I would begin by bleaching out the darker color with a two part wood bleach. Then applying the appropriate stain that I’m after. After bleaching there is usually a slightly greenish tint from the beaching process which has to be cancelled out as well. Hope that helps a bit! 👍😎

@thehickorylanewoodshed2378 8 ай бұрын

If Kiln dried, can the wood be sanded and bring out the original color?

@PileofBrass 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@daveengstrom9250 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Finishing sometimes scares me because it can ruin a project. Its my least favorite part of woodworking.

@EpicWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Yes, I know the feeling Dave. There is always a bit of “art” to it given the material can vary somewhat. Unless you are applying a paint-like stain like some mass production sources.😎I’m glad to know you enjoyed it, thanks for being part of us! 👍