Lucky Leeroy Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 Dave, Thanx for your help with the vault. How did the refurbishment go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Very nicely done! That is some beautiful woodwork you just saved. Let's see, paid $500, worth now at least $1000, so thats $500 profit for 10 hours work. I'd say you were worth every bit of $50/hour- but of course you'll NEVER sell these. They, like my Cornwalls will outlast us! Now I'm seriously considering NOT reveneering my Corns, except that the corners and edges are pretty seriously damaged. I'll send in a before photo for your examination. applause applause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Wow!. That's a super job. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Great Job. Leeroy. I know not to use BLO on the Laquered finishes but what do folks use to "Clean Up" a laquered cornwall. I have a pair of cherry laquered cornwalls that I would like to freshen without refinishing. Thoughts Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Josh, I use Murphy's wood soap (heavily diluted) on my laquered zebrawood corns with excellent results. It somewhat darkens the finish which is OK with me but some may not like that result. I also have heard conflicting views on doing this. It made my speakers look new again. Andy initially recommended I use wood soap when I first posted on the forum but advised against it a little while back. It does seem to work well for me. Try a little in an inconspicuous area first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corny Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 On the spontaneously combustible topic...yes...I've seen it happen several times. I'm a firefighter, and I've been to several fires that took place just after the owner of the home spent thousands having a contractor refinish their floors or other wood work. Usually in homes that are being renovated and no one is living in them at the time. The contractors finish for the night, leave the house vacant, leave the rags in a pile, and several hours later we (the fire dept.) arrive with the house completely in flames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Linseed oil? Mistake! Check into sikkens products if you are wanting to re-finish. Linseed oil used to be considerd to be a good product, 40 years ago, it never dries completly, sikkens cetol or tounge oil. I am a profesional painter, if it is linseed you used, I would remove it with mineral spirits, find a benjerman moore dealer and pick up a color chart on the sikkens cetol products, their natural is perfect and will last on your speakers longer then the drivers which are in them. Definetly check into this, dont just take my word. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Leeroy Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 bump (test) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efzauner Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The reason that linseed oil (and many other natural plant oils) rags burn is that the oil oxidizes and creates heat. When oxidation is vigourous enough we tend to call it "fire". If you leave them in a pile the heat builds up. If you leave them flat the heat will dissipate into air and not cause a fire. But bucket of water is still the best. I remember having all natural teak furniture at home and my mom rubbing them down regularly with a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine. I just loved the smell of the house when she did that! Note: this will not happen with rags full of motor oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Very nice work, thanks for the before and after. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Very nice grain structure on that veneer, very nice. Good job Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Very nice! I love the veneer on the sides. It looks like eyes. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Piranha, You can use mineral spirits for the first coat, or first couple. The thinner first coat will penetrate a bit more. I do the same when I use poly, so there is more saturation. It isn't necessary though. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Leeroy Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hard Guy, Here are the pics! LEEROY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I missed this first time around..very nice work. How often have you touched up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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