John Pond
12-19-2015, 11:53 AM
Hey Guys - working on a Nakashima Conoid bench, its my first major project and I am hoping to have it ready by Christmas. Here's a pic so were on the same page.327421327422
I am planning on finishing the bench and spindles with the same product,(General's Premium Water based Varnish) and so I was wondering what others thought would be the best option; whether to do the glue up first and then stain or do the staining first and then the glue up? I was concerned that having to stain around the spindles would create odd streaks from the alternating brush directions, but stain getting into the spindle holes would also be problem. The glue up first seems like the best way, but is there an application method (not spraying) that would work best for doing both at the same time and hide any brush strokes? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am planning on finishing the bench and spindles with the same product,(General's Premium Water based Varnish) and so I was wondering what others thought would be the best option; whether to do the glue up first and then stain or do the staining first and then the glue up? I was concerned that having to stain around the spindles would create odd streaks from the alternating brush directions, but stain getting into the spindle holes would also be problem. The glue up first seems like the best way, but is there an application method (not spraying) that would work best for doing both at the same time and hide any brush strokes? Any help would be greatly appreciated.