Don't faint, the Watco videos are finished and finally posted.
Grab a beer (or a cup o' joe) and put your feet up. Hopefully I won't come off as too big of a dork.
Let's Watco...
Grab a beer (or a cup o' joe) and put your feet up. Hopefully I won't come off as too big of a dork.
Let's Watco...
6 comments:
Nah, not too dorky. Tired, yes, but... you actually seem quite comfortable by the end. Some more practice and you'll be just fine.
And... I'm glad to have watched the videos, I really didn't think it was THAT simple! Watching you do it made so much more sense than reading about it.
Thanks! :)
Hey,
that's a great video. I appreciate you putting in the time to get it done as it is a great explanation and nice to see the results happen throughout the process.
I just finished a little pine toy chest for my son's birthday and I think I'm going to use danish oil like this. What would you recommend it the surface area is a lot bigger than a cutting board -- do it all in one shot or is it possible to break it up into sections?
Thanks for sharing!
Chuck,
I use Watco on large pieces all the time.
Just oil smaller sections at a time. After you've done it a few times, you'll know how much you can "oil, sand, and wipe" in a 15 or 20 minute period. Repeat as necessary.
Honestly, this stuff is simple to use. Don't over think it. :)
Very helpful video. You might want to see about adding a link to this video to your response to Briana's question at AllExperts.com (of 9/26/2007), which I read initially and found quite helpful, too. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more informative videos. Dan
This is great. Thank you so much - I just finished stripping and sanding my 100 year old oak fireplace mantel and am ready to stain. I'm a complete novice and seeing the video is so helpful.
One question: I want a warm rich finish - in a medium tone. I don't want a dark brown look. You mentioned NOT to use the honey oak which is what I was considering. Will the natural give me enough color and warmth? Any other color you may recommend?
Mollie
Mollie,
I often mix my own tints, using some of the colors already available.
I suggest either using their Medium Walnut version, which is their lightest brown color. Or buy a can of Natural (clear) and one of their walnuts and mix your own blend. I'd start with something like 90% clear and 10% walnut; a little tinting goes a LONG way, so start off conservatively, you can always add more.
As always, test Test, TEST... find a spot that won't show and rub a little oil on it, to see if you've achieved the color you want.
Good luck!
Jamie
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