Dream humidor construction in progress- help?!

Originally Posted by TJarv

Looking nice, are you going to put any kind of finish on the wood

That is where Darrel and I differ... he feels that all the outer hull needs is a few clear coats to accentuate the patterns of the red oak... I on the other hand feel a nice stain and some clear coats are the way to go... I have been looking at a few stains and what not... but if you have any recommendations I'd love to hear them...

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

That is where Darrel and I differ... he feels that all the outer hull needs is a few clear coats to accentuate the patterns of the red oak... I on the other hand feel a nice stain and some clear coats are the way to go... I have been looking at a few stains and what not... but if you have any recommendations I'd love to hear them...

I Personally Like A Strong Sheen. The More Clear Coats, The Better, IMO. The Outside Wood Will Probably Soak That Stain & Clear Coat Up, Big Time! Looking Good, Rob!

Originally Posted by longknocker

I Personally Like A Strong Sheen. The More Clear Coats, The Better, IMO. The Outside Wood Will Probably Soak That Stain & Clear Coat Up, Big Time! Looking Good, Rob!

Thanks Longknocker

It's DEFINITELY going to have a lot of clear on it... the question is to stain or not to stain...

Anyone that has experience with red oak or woodworking in general want to weigh in on this?

Thanks guys,

Rob

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

Thanks Longknocker

It's DEFINITELY going to have a lot of clear on it... the question is to stain or not to stain...

Anyone that has experience with red oak or woodworking in general want to weigh in on this?

Thanks guys,

Rob

Rob: This Is My Brazilian Cherry & Ebony Humi That Ed (WaxingMoon) Built For Me Several Years Ago. I Think He Put 3 Coats Of Stain & 12 Coats Of Clear On It. The Wood Really Soaks It Up!

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSC_0078.jpg

Originally Posted by longknocker

Rob: This Is My Brazilian Cherry & Ebony Humi That Ed (WaxingMoon) Built For Me Several Years Ago. I Think He Put 3 Coats Of Stain & 12 Coats Of Clear On It. The Wood Really Soaks It Up!

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSC_0078.jpg

Yea that is definitely the color tone I am going for...but just a lot (no offense) LOT more glossy... I want my humidor to double as a mirror... LoL

[WaxingMoon]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

Thanks Longknocker

It's DEFINITELY going to have a lot of clear on it... the question is to stain or not to stain...

Anyone that has experience with red oak or woodworking in general want to weigh in on this?

Thanks guys,

Rob

Hi Rob.... It's good to see this......

As for the Red Oak... you may want to try what is known as "fuming".... this will darken the oak significantly without using stains.... Pick up one of those totes with a lid that your box will fit in. Then, using cool whip containers or jar lids or whatever you can find.... pour some amonia in them.... put the humidor in the tote, seal the lid and leave it be for a couple days...

The amonia reacts with the tanins in the oak.... and oak is heavy in tanins - and it will darken it up, naturally.... for a gorgeous look.

The ammonia fumes will disapate.... and not present a problem.

My example below is in White Oak.... but, I'm sure red oak would do the same....

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