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Offline flyfish1

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minwax for arras
« on: January 20, 2011, 01:01:00 PM »
Anybody use it? What to do ,not to do basically. Is it compatible with sealers typically used.
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2011, 01:08:00 PM »
I use both Minwax stain and wipe on poly.And in the past used water based Minwax products as well and never had a problem.What are you using as a sealer? Why not the Minwax poly
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 01:12:00 PM »


   

These are a yellow leather dye (water based) and an alcohol based stain coated with wiped-on Minwax polyuretyhane finish.  I'm very happy with the results.  No leeching at all.  Of course, Minwax stain under Minwax finish is OK also.

Fletch with Duco Cement.

   
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2011, 01:25:00 PM »
lpcjon2,
         Just starting with wood, have been shooting carbon but cant resist wood it seems. Appreciate any advise.
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2011, 01:26:00 PM »
Stump those are very nice and about what Im looking to do. Thanks.
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2011, 01:30:00 PM »
Dumb question, seal with poly over the cresting?
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2011, 01:58:00 PM »
yes u ned to put a layer of poly over the cresting. 2 layers first then a 3 after cresting.
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2011, 02:08:00 PM »
I do the black (it's a Sharpie permanent marker) and then seal with three coats wiped on.  The silver is a Pilot Silver Metallic Ink Marker and the polyurethane will remove that, so I put that on last.  The Sharpie is colorfast and you could do before or after sealing.

   

My Luddite cresting lathe.  The other end is just a double "V" block for the shaft to lay on.

   

I spin the shaft with my left hand and draw the line with my right.  I have a Bohning lathe and this was easier.      :biglaugh:
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2011, 02:40:00 PM »
I have been using Minwax polystain and it works just fine. No glue problems, no lengthy dipping. Steel wool the shafts to get some of the surface oil out, then one good dip or wipe and let it dry. Paint if you like.
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2011, 03:01:00 PM »
I use Minwax sealers, stains, and polys for fast jobs. They are compatible with all non metallic acrylic paints I have used. If I want to seal over metallics I spray a gloss Krylon poly over the cresting before my Minwax dips.
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2011, 04:31:00 PM »
Yep, all I use.   :thumbsup:
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Re: minwax for arras
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2011, 12:23:00 PM »
Me too...I love that yellow dye. I haven't tried any dyes yet.
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