| Project by pashley | posted 08-01-2014 08:38 PM | 2516 views | 6 times favorited | 6 comments |  |
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An oak and walnut version of my “Concord” clock.
The oak is fumed with ammonia, at about 3 hours. I had no worries about tannin mis-match resulting in uneven results because all the oak is from the same board. I just can’t seem to get the color – and clarity – I want from stains, dyes, etc. Maybe (and probably) I just stink at finishing…nevertheless, the finish is wonderful, in my opinion, and easy.
The walnut is all from the same board as well, no fuming.
The copper-clad tile is what the customer provided.
Topcoat of General Finishes Arm R Seal, semi, twice.
Stands about 18” tall.
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RussellAP
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#1 posted 08-01-2014 08:43 PM
It’s beautiful. Have you tried using some Danish oil natural? Heat it up to about the same temp as a cup of coffee and it seems to penetrate a little better on oak.
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#2 posted 08-01-2014 08:48 PM
Beautiful work.
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Mean_Dean
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#3 posted 08-02-2014 12:17 AM
Beautiful mantel clock—that ray fleck really pops!
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#4 posted 08-02-2014 12:34 AM
Very nice style.
I too hate the new stain formulas.
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#5 posted 08-02-2014 02:12 AM
nice job
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#6 posted 08-03-2014 11:11 PM
Very nice. I like the oak walnut combination.
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