The Secret Cure for Blotchy Cherry

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⚙️ EPISODE #220: Cherry is a beautiful wood and ages to a rich reddish brown color. But it can be a frustrating wood to finish, and “blotchy” cherry is one of the most annoying challenges to confront. In this episode I show you my “secret” cure for blotchy cherry, as well as a few of my favorite methods for finishing cherry in general. I even highlight my special “speed finish” for when you are short on time…as if that ever happens! (Closed captions)
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@joshwalker5605 6 ай бұрын

That video of you dyeing the curly maple was amazing. I’ve used the method several times now and it’s just spectacular.

@donesry2902 6 ай бұрын

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!

@markahlenius1962 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom and Kris - Merry Christmas!

@JohnnyUmphress 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the information.

@verncurt1 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed and learned so much. Thank you!

@davidmatke248 6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@joem2209 5 ай бұрын

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.

@victoryak86 6 ай бұрын

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.

@gavintrousdale7585 6 ай бұрын

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.

@terrencepayne1371 Ай бұрын

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.

@EpicWoodworking Ай бұрын

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! 👍

@ChrisStCyr-gnt7 6 ай бұрын

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?

@jefflandrie6268 2 ай бұрын

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?

@transmundanium 6 ай бұрын

Where do you draw the line between blotchy and figured cherry?

@EpicWoodworking 6 ай бұрын

That is the best question…I’d say it’s in the eye of the beholder where the line is 👍😎

@jacobhicks7959 6 ай бұрын

Pennsylvania Forester here, couldn't figure out why we weren't letting cherry be cherry

@kevinkannada8193 3 ай бұрын

So how do you get rid of ugly blotchiness on cherry

@dougk5456 6 ай бұрын

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.