0000474554 00000 n �A�o0�0�.H��*�p[k���E �S��(0=`�n@ You’ll love it. Chris Marshall: I second the suggestion of using an orange-colored finish as a way to enhance walnut, because it “warms” up the color of the wood beautifully (especially on kiln-dried walnut, that often turns grayish or greenish as a … 0000009775 00000 n %PDF-1.6 %���� 0000028977 00000 n No, I don’t suspect you have walnut stashed in the far reaches of your closet next to the leisure suits. 0000013804 00000 n q�̃ �#K3� 9��� ޶J endstream endobj 29 0 obj<>/Metadata 26 0 R/Pages 25 0 R/Type/Catalog/PageLabels 23 0 R>> endobj 30 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/Properties<>/MC1<>>>/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 31 0 obj<>stream 0000400121 00000 n 0000004612 00000 n 0000004502 00000 n �E�cl������������0� ��Oj�V+ՆsQn����KPe���o��n�?�9�����N�,͵ ��؄�ؿ�b����Z��oU������p����9�Ų���z!��ZG�X8m��kh�� 0000403794 00000 n 0000005176 00000 n 0000037119 00000 n The lower trunks of black walnut trees are often large with a great deal of character, making cross-sections of this portion of the tree perfect for burls. Vacuum or blow off the residue from the sanding before applying another coat or a gel stain. 0000001496 00000 n Shellac is a common first step to finishing walnut, as it can provide a nice base from which to apply later steps such as a gel stain or glaze. How to Get the Best Results Woodworking With Oak, Tips for Using Poplar in Woodworking Projects, How to French Polish Your Woodworking Project, How to Apply a Beautiful Shellac Finish on Woodwork, Hand Sanding Is Essential for a Fine Wood Finish, Applying Polyurethane for a Durable, Beautiful Finish, How to Remove Dust Before Finishing Woodworking Projects. 0000004086 00000 n Hand sanding with the grain is the best way to massage this hardwood into bringing out its beautiful grain, working with progressively finer grits of sandpaper as you go. 0000014644 00000 n 0000003974 00000 n 0000019036 00000 n This type of walnut is a bit lighter in color than black walnut, which is extremely durable, making it ideal for use in furniture and other pieces that require durability. We wanted the walnut grain to stand out, not be masked. Apply an even coat of shellac and allow it to dry thoroughly for a few hours before lightly hand sanding (always with the grain) using extremely fine sandpaper to knock down any high spots. Shellac is a common first step to finishing walnut, as it can provide a nice base from which to apply later steps such as a gel stain or glaze. Many older walnut pieces that were originally finished with linseed oil or tung oil tend to have a grayish pallor which many people find unappealing. 0000036094 00000 n 0000047350 00000 n 28 0 obj <> endobj xref 28 60 0000000016 00000 n 0000006407 00000 n 0000008575 00000 n 0000029122 00000 n 0000015400 00000 n 0000005200 00000 n 0000003230 00000 n 0000003372 00000 n 0000001978 00000 n Next we turned to shellac. 0000001862 00000 n These burl sections are highly sought after by woodworkers who like to make tables, chairs, and other specialty pieces of furniture out of the unusual organic shapes. 0000032589 00000 n 0000007484 00000 n The two most prominent types of walnut available for woodworking are English walnut and black walnut. 0000007890 00000 n 0000032521 00000 n 0000035620 00000 n 0000027001 00000 n 0000037906 00000 n x�b``a``�a`c`������Ab,S�d00�:���u�Ld:ő�~�n��YwrN��1)��AF@u����lQ��$ m ��` a�\&@���E��0F� ��@yN;Fv���%01�+pb�w��`(`�o``(o���Ł��Q�A��Y�I�������� ^}���� 2 In spite of the sturdy nature of the finished product, walnut is somewhat unusual for a stout hardwood in that it reacts well to steam bending. 0000015721 00000 n Tinted Shellac Warms Walnut Few woodworkers consider topcoat tinting, but adding a couple drops of aniline dye imparts a pleasing antique appearance to walnut.