How to Make Walnut Wood Look Amazing | Woodcraft 101

Part 3 of 3
Finishing is a confusing subject for me. There are so many options; it can be overwhelming. In this 3 part series, I sit down with a finishing expert from Woodcraft who does a great job explaining the steps and options.

Part 3 shows how you can take kiln-dried American Walnut and make it POP!

Thank you to Woodcraft for Sponsoring this video.

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[patrickm]

Hands down the best wood finishing video I have ever watched. I learned a ton. Thank you.

[michaelberg]

This is such an incredible resource. I come back to it over & over!

[solinvictus]

Great, really informative video! One suggestion though- some close up shots of the wood during the finishing would have really helped the viewer to understand the process better.

[annette]

Loved the video! I didn't realize there was so much to learn about wood finishing. Adding all those layers sure brought out the beauty of the wood. I'll be sure to use these tips in the future. Those boxes that Craig made are cool and the quilted maple had such a lovely pattern! Nice way to use leftover scraps. Thanks for the video!

[andylowry]

This must be the best finishing lesson I have seen. So well explained what a delight to watch. You are so laid back and enjoyable to learn from. Bless you and thank you.

[TomSnyder--theJaz]

Well done, Eric. I'll be using these finishing tips in future.

[routecustoms]

I would like to start by saying you, Sir, have been the most thorough provider of information I have ever seen in any wood finishing tutorial. I have learned a great deal from this first and second video I have watched of yours. I look forward to using these products from my local woodcraft as well as studying more knowledge that you have to offer. Again, thank you so much and congratulations on continuing your family legacy. Great work Sir!

[cindydineen]

Thank you Eric, for doing this awesome series on finishing wood! I have learned so much!! I never liked using foam brushes, but now I know why...I wasn't using them the proper way!! Also, never knew much about glazing!! So much wonderful information in these videos! I will have to watch them all several times to be able to process all this info!! Hope you enjoy your next finishing project as you put all these great tips into action! Have a great day! God bless!!

[kenw]

I recently found these videos and am enjoying them very much. The comment about seeing the colours is so true, my neighbour owned a paint store and taught me how to read colours. I have used that lesson often. Thank you so much for this video series.

[thomasalandt]

Fantastic lesson, learned so much from this video. Great job

[nadawest]

Now I know how to use a brush properly. Good video wish I had seen this years ago thanks!!!!,

[cirrus]

Amazing video... but I wish you showed the walnut after it was finished!

[AdrienBCaldwell]

This video was incredible. I learned so much! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[rauldelgadillo]

Product List: (foam brushes and taklon flat brush)
General Finishes:
Dye Stain Yellow (water)
Glaze Effects Van Dyke Brown (water)
Gel Stain Candlelite (oil)
Arm-R-Seal Satin (oil)

[muchimi]

I'm doing exactly this!! thanks so much!!

[sinaTonewood]

walnut wood is amazing, in most aspects of a ideal wood

[daviddier]

interesting point - Kiln vs air dried effect on grain/figuring. Good newbie knowledge building tip.

[gengenone]

'One time shown' Ontish. ;). My new story protaganist's name. Thank you!

[精萃篇]

Thank you. I leaned a lot. I have a mid century walnut coffee table. Just can't decide how to stain it.

[stephanielafever]

Can I please find out how to take a class with him? Where do I get de waxed shellac? Can I spray it? I’m so impressed. I love the pre-deposit and the foam brush just because invaluable instead of a huge pain. Does he scuff sand between arm-r-seal coats and after he is happy with the amount of coats he waits a full month to do a final wet sand, I’m so use to hearing scuff sand between coats, I am obviously new to this, but this is a game changer.
Fine walnut is my new favorite. He said no finish. I assume he means no die, stain or glaze, just the arm-r-seal or literally no finish?
about how long do you typically leave a glaze on? I’m in Florida it’s always humid here. Always
I have so many questions so you use de-waxed shellac before you glaze a painted finish?