Finishing Basswood/Poplar Rounds with Bark - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter · 08-12-2009, 01:14 AM

Just cut a round thought it might be poplar, but now believe it to be basswood. What is the best way to finish the round with attached bark? Also what is the best finishes to use on this soft, on so soft wood?

Now that I have the cutting completed, I'm not sure what to do with it.

Thanks in advance to any and all who will provide their thoughts, their experiences and best guess. LOL

wood-n-things · 08-12-2009, 01:20 AM

I made a basswood piece a couple of years ago and used tung oil 50/50 w Mineral spirits and dipped it...Let it dry for a couple of days and used a clear lacquer finish and it's holding up great, still hanging in my brother in laws den.

here is a pic.
Brown Trout Basswood round. - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Photo Gallery

lucky788scroller · 08-12-2009, 01:56 AM

I would soak the hell out of it in Danish oil, or a 50/50 blend of MS and BLO. You will be amazed at how much it will soak up. Then, wipe the surface off and let it air for a few days to a week.If after it dries it looks dull or 'thirsy' I would soak it again in the same stuff, and wipe and let it dry again. Then, spray it with multiple coats of deft , sanding lightly with 320 tween coats. Then, when its all dry, snap a picture and show it off!!!

wood-n-things · 08-12-2009, 03:28 AM

Dale,
Isn't that kinda what I said? RoflLmao...

lucky788scroller · 08-12-2009, 03:42 AM

yes, but I said it in english!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL (and, I added the "take Photo" part, so he can show us!!!) :P

Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter · 08-12-2009, 04:34 AM

The Dale and Mike show...you guys are to funny. I really appreciate your words of wisdom on finishing off this project.

I will take a picture when it is finished and post it on site, but it sounds as if the finishing will take several days due to the drying.

Again I want to express my thanks to you guys for all of your valuable advice on the proper way to apply a finish to these soft woods.

wood-n-things · 08-13-2009, 12:03 AM

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yes, but I said it in english!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL (and, I added the "take Photo" part, so he can show us!!!) :P

Dale...Phhhhhhhhhhttt...ROFL ;+)

& nobody commented on my completed piece...My feelers are hurt.....POUT Heavy sigh...

Jim McDonald · 08-13-2009, 12:39 PM

Darrell:
You can perserve it by sending it to me and I'll keep it until you need it.

lucky788scroller · 08-14-2009, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wood-n-things

& nobody commented on my completed piece...My feelers are hurt.....POUT Heavy sigh...

Awww your feelers are hurt huh? Im sorry. I guess I should comment huh... Ok.... looks pretty good sir, next time, try cutting it without the blindfold on, it may turn out nicer!!

Seriously though, it really is a nice piece Mike!!!

wood-n-things · 08-14-2009, 05:11 AM

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cutting it without the blindfold on,

And for my next trick.......How did you know it was the blind fold that made it so pathetic..Almost had you believing it was my lack of skill...At least I got you to take a peek...Thanks for that....I feel much better now...Heavy sigh....<smile>

08-12-2009, 01:14 AM	#1
Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 402	Finishing Basswood/Poplar Rounds with Bark Just cut a round thought it might be poplar, but now believe it to be basswood. What is the best way to finish the round with attached bark? Also what is the best finishes to use on this soft, on so soft wood? Now that I have the cutting completed, I'm not sure what to do with it. Thanks in advance to any and all who will provide their thoughts, their experiences and best guess. LOL __________________ You can take the boy out of the hill country, but you can not take the hill country out of the boy. Okie's Cuttings and Patterns http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/okiearkie/ darrell, the okiearkie

08-12-2009, 01:20 AM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	I made a basswood piece a couple of years ago and used tung oil 50/50 w Mineral spirits and dipped it...Let it dry for a couple of days and used a clear lacquer finish and it's holding up great, still hanging in my brother in laws den. here is a pic. Brown Trout Basswood round. - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Photo Gallery __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

08-12-2009, 01:56 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I would soak the hell out of it in Danish oil, or a 50/50 blend of MS and BLO. You will be amazed at how much it will soak up. Then, wipe the surface off and let it air for a few days to a week.If after it dries it looks dull or 'thirsy' I would soak it again in the same stuff, and wipe and let it dry again. Then, spray it with multiple coats of deft , sanding lightly with 320 tween coats. Then, when its all dry, snap a picture and show it off!!! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

08-12-2009, 03:28 AM	#4
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	Dale, Isn't that kinda what I said? RoflLmao... __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

08-12-2009, 03:42 AM	#5
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	yes, but I said it in english!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL (and, I added the "take Photo" part, so he can show us!!!) :P __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

08-12-2009, 04:34 AM	#6
Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 402	The Dale and Mike show...you guys are to funny. I really appreciate your words of wisdom on finishing off this project. I will take a picture when it is finished and post it on site, but it sounds as if the finishing will take several days due to the drying. Again I want to express my thanks to you guys for all of your valuable advice on the proper way to apply a finish to these soft woods. __________________ You can take the boy out of the hill country, but you can not take the hill country out of the boy. Okie's Cuttings and Patterns http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/okiearkie/ darrell, the okiearkie

08-13-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 940 Blog Entries: 6	Darrell: You can perserve it by sending it to me and I'll keep it until you need it. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

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