Tim
03-22-2003, 6:38 AM
Lee - I know from your posts that you use Deft CWF brushing lacquer quite a bit and I'm sure others do as well. I need brushing help. I've recently been practicing with brushing it on some test pieces of curly maple and I like the finish. But I'm having trouble applying a level coat. I've used 2 different good brushes (one Purdy white china bristle and one badger hair). I seem to always get either a lot of "too thick" spots or (when I try to lighten up) spots with no coverage at all. Do I just put it on thick and then level the thick spots with sandpaper? I'm trying to avoid rebrushing the thick or thins spots when I apply them. Maybe I shouldn't be so afraid of rebrushing? I don't have spray capability.
Two other thoughts I've had so far: the test pieces are only about 4"x4" so there is a lot of edge compared to surface area and this could be causing technique issues. Maybe I should try a larger piece of cheap wood and see how it goes? Also, the Deft seems pretty thick and maybe thinning would help?
Thanks in advance!
Two other thoughts I've had so far: the test pieces are only about 4"x4" so there is a lot of edge compared to surface area and this could be causing technique issues. Maybe I should try a larger piece of cheap wood and see how it goes? Also, the Deft seems pretty thick and maybe thinning would help?
Thanks in advance!