Errrrr a little help or advice Please

[KevinMc]

So

When I finished this it was Ok but as the finish dried it has dried with small amounts of white now showing in the little inclusions.

What is the best way to finish such wood so when it drys this does not happen...

Kevin

 

[Penpal]

The finish being? All important sequence. If it included CA sometimes there is a clash between the brand and the spray fixer. Myself the look is not the least unpleasant reminds me of ageing gracefully.

Peter.

 

[Bigblackdog]

talk us through the finishing...

it looks to me like either wax or fluff in there but I can't quite tell.

 

[yorkshireman]

I’d agree with Mark, it looks like polish in the tiny fissures. A toothpick will get it out.

 

[KevinMc]

Yes it’s Wax that once dried has turned white.. so must sit with tooth pick sort of thing and clean..
I was just checking that there was not an easier way or that using something else was not the best option from the start..

Thanks guys
Kevin

 

[apw43]

I use an oil finish on burred pieces, then buff it when properly cured
Andy

 

[Phil Dart]

Heat it gently with a hair dryer, then get at it with an old toothbrush. That will help to get the build up out of the pockets and fissures.

 

[wm460]

I leave it out in the sun for a while, then give it a scrub with an old tooth brush.

 

[Bammer]

Dry the wood before you start, then you'll see the voids.

Fill the voids with something like glue and sawdust (yuk) or make them a feature and fill will something else.

Any wax will fill the voids and then crack and look crap
CA will dry clear and you'll see it in the voids.

Spray Laquer might do it, just lights coats though

 

[Dalboy]

That is the problem with some finishes. As already said oil or even spray on finishes are best as others tend to collect in the crevices and leave white residual

 

[Bill Mooney]

As Phil says Kevin.

 

[KevinMc]

Heat it gently with a hair dryer, then get at it with an old toothbrush. That will help to get the build up out of the pockets and fissures.

Thanks I tried this and it worked I could see the little bits come out... so now need a new s-are toothbrush

Kevin