Thanks. I'm actually not a fan of brushing the product, especially the EM6500 tinted, but may play with brushing the EM6000 clear a bit this winter because of my temporary shop situation and no ability to spray the way I prefer.
Cold weather finish
- Thread starter Bob J
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cruiser32
TDPRI Member
That's what I've done in the past with no ill effects. The wife thinks it's a bit stinky in the kitchen after I spray, since I do it out the sliding back door, but then I run it into my home office and into the closet to hang. Works just fine.
+1 on the Solarez suggestion. Been using it for grain filler. Haven't tried pigmenting it. Don't think that would work too well. But it'll do clear coats.
gb Custom Shop
Tele-Meister
Winters in Canada are pretty much a no go for spraying outside, especially when its like -30 celsius. I have a small spray booth in my basement shop with ventilation that goes outside. It could be bigger, but it works fine. And I just spray water based Crystalac. I recently started using Osmo hardwax oil for necks, and prior to that I've always just used Tru Oil for necks. They work a tad differently but both are great, and got no issues with applying them in the basement. Here's one finished with the above products
Peegoo
Doctor of Teleocity
Do a traditional gunstock finish.
I do it by sanding the wood smooth to 220, and then applying boiled linseed oil and rubbing it in with 400-grit sandpaper. The paper picks up a little of the wood, which creates a slurry that fills the pores. Multiple applications of this method build a hard finish that's really beautiful, and it's impervious to the weather.
I used the gunstock method on this ash Strat-o-Tele.
I do it by sanding the wood smooth to 220, and then applying boiled linseed oil and rubbing it in with 400-grit sandpaper. The paper picks up a little of the wood, which creates a slurry that fills the pores. Multiple applications of this method build a hard finish that's really beautiful, and it's impervious to the weather.
I used the gunstock method on this ash Strat-o-Tele.
montyveda
TDPRI Member
That's interesting... I figured Tru-oil was the ideal final finish... what purpose does the additional wax serve?
That is a gorgeous amalgamation of shape and style... love it!Do a traditional gunstock finish.
I do it by sanding the wood smooth to 220, and then applying boiled linseed oil and rubbing it in with 400-grit sandpaper. The paper picks up a little of the wood, which creates a slurry that fills the pores. Multiple applications of this method build a hard finish that's really beautiful, and it's impervious to the weather.
I used the gunstock method on this ash Strat-o-Tele.
Bob J
Tele-Holic
Strat-o-tele. So that’s what I built!
A little bit more tele (headstock/shape of the horns) and a little less (pickups).
Tele Plucker
Tele-Meister
Very nice. My younger brother would appreciate this double cut approach. He doesn’t much care for single cuts. Looks quite nice.
Sea Devil
Friend of Leo's
I've seen double-cut Teles before, and they looked wrong. This one actually looks right!
I saw a mention of the Tru Oil/Armour All finish a few months ago and was intrigued. Did a bit more digging and found this thread in another forum:
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331108&highlight=blond
I went ahead and tried it and it worked well. Takes a bit of practice (the key seems to be using just a small amount of Armour All - follow the thread recommendations) but I was able to achieve a nice satin finish. I imagine more work would yield a nice gloss finish. Several months out and it’s holding up fine...no stickiness, gummy, nastiness. One can easily apply many coats in a day.
I can’t speak to how well this would work in cold conditions.
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331108&highlight=blond
I went ahead and tried it and it worked well. Takes a bit of practice (the key seems to be using just a small amount of Armour All - follow the thread recommendations) but I was able to achieve a nice satin finish. I imagine more work would yield a nice gloss finish. Several months out and it’s holding up fine...no stickiness, gummy, nastiness. One can easily apply many coats in a day.
I can’t speak to how well this would work in cold conditions.
