Dvoigt

I'm relatively new to wood working... every project I do is a learning experience but I'm getting better. One of the hardest aspect of my project lately has been the finishing. I just finished a mahogany and maple coffee table, sanded it to 220, applied 2 coats of seal-a-cell and then 3 coats of arm-a-seal, buffing it with 0000 steel wool in between coats. The end finish was ok, but not great, and felt rough in spots. I just feel that the finish could be better.

I have learned that finishing is not an science it is an art. There are so many different finishes out there that I get confused and don't full understand what is the best way and how and such. Is there any good reference material out there that would be good to read?

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CivilEngineer13

Get Bob Flexner's book: Understanding Wood Finishing.

It's all you will ever need... and you may discover it may be more of a science than you think.

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nzgeordie

Jeff Jewitt's book "Finishing" is my bible. I've had the same trouble with mahogany (veneer) until I followed his advice on sealing followed by multiple coats of shellac. It means more elbow grease but the finish is as smooth as a baby's...

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97phatlady

http://www.antiquesbuiltdaily.com/finishingatoz.pdf

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