Comments on: How to Finish End Grain http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Tim http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-96428 Tim Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:13:07 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-96428 I picked up some clear polyurethane after I posted yesterday, and I've got a scrap piece drying with that at the moment. If that doesn't turn out I'll try the water based like you said. Thanks for the advice, I'll let you know how it turns out. I picked up some clear polyurethane after I posted yesterday, and I’ve got a scrap piece drying with that at the moment. If that doesn’t turn out I’ll try the water based like you said. Thanks for the advice, I’ll let you know how it turns out.

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-96425 thewoodwhisperer Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:41:36 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-96425 Really, the only thing I know of that you can do is sand/scrap the finish off and start over with a water-based finish. Oil and lacquer will most likely turn the finish muddy. The reason is because its all end grain. The end grain absorbs to much finish it usually turns a fairly unattractive color. A water-based finish won't have quite that same effect. If you can practice on scrap, that would be a good thing. You just might not like the way the water-based looks. Really, the only thing I know of that you can do is sand/scrap the finish off and start over with a water-based finish. Oil and lacquer will most likely turn the finish muddy. The reason is because its all end grain. The end grain absorbs to much finish it usually turns a fairly unattractive color.

A water-based finish won’t have quite that same effect. If you can practice on scrap, that would be a good thing. You just might not like the way the water-based looks.

]]> By: Tim http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-96342 Tim Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:33:01 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-96342 I'm building a flute stand out of a cross-cut walnut log. I had heard a polyurethane cut 25% with mineral spirits would be a good finish so I tried it on the bottom, but it just looks like a wet log now. What can I do that will bring out the grain but not make it look wet? It's all end grain of course, so kind of hard to work with. Thanks in advance! I’m building a flute stand out of a cross-cut walnut log. I had heard a polyurethane cut 25% with mineral spirits would be a good finish so I tried it on the bottom, but it just looks like a wet log now. What can I do that will bring out the grain but not make it look wet? It’s all end grain of course, so kind of hard to work with. Thanks in advance!

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-69579 thewoodwhisperer Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:11:33 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-69579 Hey Dan. That's a real bummer. Its a shame that you would have to worry about that with new cabinets. Without seeing it for myself, I can only guess that the end grain wasn't prepped properly and pretty much sucked up all the finish from the two or three coats it received. It is fixable, but without knowing your experience level or the specifics of the finish, its hard to say how it will come out. And if the doors are stained, you have a whole other set of issues to be concerned about. Any chance you can snap a few pictures and send them via the contact form (link is in the footer). Hey Dan. That’s a real bummer. Its a shame that you would have to worry about that with new cabinets. Without seeing it for myself, I can only guess that the end grain wasn’t prepped properly and pretty much sucked up all the finish from the two or three coats it received. It is fixable, but without knowing your experience level or the specifics of the finish, its hard to say how it will come out. And if the doors are stained, you have a whole other set of issues to be concerned about. Any chance you can snap a few pictures and send them via the contact form (link is in the footer).

]]> By: Dan Caragher http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-69539 Dan Caragher Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:43:06 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-69539 Hi, I have recently bought a Kraftmaid Linen Cabinet and bathroom Vanity. They are both the Cherry / Cabernet. http://kraftmaidspec.com/doorsfinishes/index.cfm?finishid=42&navigationid=335X0 When I received them the end grain finish on all of the drawer fronts was horrendous. The cabinet doors were fine though. All the drawer fronts were replaced by the local sales rep and when they were recieved they were just as bad or worse. There is no shinny finish on the edges and they apear white in the bright bathroom light. They are going to send more replacements but I fear they will be just as bad. Is there a way I can fix these cosmetic issues with these my self ? I hate to have to do it, but I might not have any choice. If I could I would return them all. Thanks Hi,
I have recently bought a Kraftmaid Linen Cabinet and bathroom Vanity. They are both the Cherry / Cabernet.
http://kraftmaidspec.com/doors.....onid=335X0
When I received them the end grain finish on all of the drawer fronts was horrendous. The cabinet doors were fine though. All the drawer fronts were replaced by the local sales rep and when they were recieved they were just as bad or worse. There is no shinny finish on the edges and they apear white in the bright bathroom light. They are going to send more replacements but I fear they will be just as bad.
Is there a way I can fix these cosmetic issues with these my self ? I hate to have to do it, but I might not have any choice. If I could I would return them all.
Thanks

]]> By: Joe http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-51482 Joe Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:52:52 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-51482 Great info in the post and the comments! I'm new to woodworking and this info will help on my next project. Thanks. Great info in the post and the comments! I’m new to woodworking and this info will help on my next project.

Thanks.

]]> By: Tom http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-51155 Tom Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:36 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-51155 I'm not sure whether the original questioner mentioned where the end grain was showing. If you make the stiles go all the way top to bottom, the end grain would be visible only from the top of the door. In any case, as Marc says, careful attention to sanding the end will help control the stain. I’m not sure whether the original questioner mentioned where the end grain was showing. If you make the stiles go all the way top to bottom, the end grain would be visible only from the top of the door. In any case, as Marc says, careful attention to sanding the end will help control the stain.

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-51149 thewoodwhisperer Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:23:08 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-51149 Unfortunately you can't Steve. But you can post a link to the picture if you have is uploaded somewhere. Unfortunately you can’t Steve. But you can post a link to the picture if you have is uploaded somewhere.

]]> By: Steve http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-51148 Steve Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:17 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-51148 I am presently making window valence boxes to conceal room-darkening roller shades. I attach them with a french cleat at the top of the window frame. How do I attach a picture here of my plan? Steve I am presently making window valence boxes to conceal room-darkening roller shades. I attach them with a french cleat at the top of the window frame.

How do I attach a picture here of my plan?

Steve

]]> By: Brian Kooshian http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-end-grain/#comment-51090 Brian Kooshian Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:07 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=10785#comment-51090 Thanks! I appreciate your patience with total noob questions! Thanks! I appreciate your patience with total noob questions!

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