Reclaimed White Oak Bench - Antique Wood Finish

Good Morning All!
In this episode, I’ll go into the details of finishing this bench made from Reclaimed white oak.
I hope you found this video helpful, and this project will inspire you to spend some more time in the shop.
Thanks for watching! Jon
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[mlsargent]

I agree, the square pegs are a pretty neat touch to the work! This channel is this first I've seen do it, so it's new to me!

[andrewmcgibbon]

I love just the color of amber shellac on woods like Douglas fir. It turns the wood a beautiful rich honey color.

[jacktyler]

How nice: Two 'old friends' that Jon introduced me to on his channel perhaps 6 years ago: Waterlox (protected in its can by an inert gas after use) and WoolLube, used with some very fine steel wool. What a nice project.

[kenc]

Very nice project! The white paint "highlights" are pretty unique; neat touch. Also like the square pegs detail.

[alanmcwilliams]

I love the idea of using spray lacquer and the square pegs are a definite improvement over the round ones. Simple project with many good tips, thank you

[MCsCreations]

It really turned out amazing, Jon! Fantastic work! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[ChuckP.]

Great work, Jon. Love the square peg action. Better than hammering in the fake ebony plugs. Thumbs up. Back to Iowa and my shop tomorrow. Talk to you soon.

[sapelesteve]

Very nice project Jon! I really like using natural de-waxed Shellac as a finish which can be reapplied down the road as needed.

[jts]

I also prefer the warmth that an oil-based finish brings to the wood - but often forgo it for a water-based finish for ease in building up coats and ease of clean-up. After years of this compromise - I have really come to like the Total Boat Halcyon -Amber as a good compromise. However, I may have to try the shellack/poly combo. BTW - in recommending your channel to a good friend of mine - not only did I describe all the things I have learned and the accessibility of your projects - I told him you have got to be the best-dressed woodworker on YouTube.

[stingrayman]

I’ve messed around w/ both water and oil based finishes. I prefer oil based. There’s something to the penetration and sheen to oil that just works better than water imo. Thanks for sharing, love playing around with oaks. 🤙

[ScottyDrake]

I use gloss spray lacquer, too, but you know what I use to knock down the nibs? Plain, brown paper from a paper bag. It knocks down the nibs and burnishes the surface to a nice, smooth finish.

[AB-nuwe]

The bench looks great. What about using Zinsser Shellac based primer as that white coat. Then spray on the water-based varnish? Will that bubble too? Just a question. I prefer your spray lacquer solution of the three.

[freshcoatpaintingmore]

Finish turned out incredible, what size tip do you run when spraying lacquer on the turbine sprayer?

[danyodice]

Awesome job Jon, looks amazing. What was the reasoning behind using the primer just to give it a more weathered look? I asked the same question on today's craftsman but I guess you're the guy to ask...🤘🤘🤘

[befmx]

Jon, what size needle did you use to spray that lacquer and what fan setting did you use....if you can remember. Thanks.

[KEPHALLE]

1.500 USD seems a bit steep for a reclaimed wood bench

[bpaulsen]

Why in the world would you paint white oak? Not trying to be facetious, it's just my understanding that it's a rare wood. Wouldn't natural beauty be better than trying to man the natural color?