An Extremists Way Of Finishing Walnut

This walnut dining table is in dire need of a new finish. I know the internet is flooded with hardwax oils right now, and they seem easy to use. But trust me, it's worth learning how to finish wood (especially walnut) to last generations! So throw out your easy finishes and enjoy the video!

0:00 Intro
1:24 Disassembly
4:43 Yikes!
6:26 Water popping and pore filler
10:54 Color correcting
14:17 Clear finish
18:19 Those pesky dust nibs
19:20 FINAL SHOTS

Affiliate links to products and tools I used in this video. (no extra cost to you)

FINISHING PRODUCTS
Imron Sealer and Urethane - Cantact Jared (On-site Finishing and Supply) - 1-801-706-3932

MACHINES

[danielleblanc]

Other youtubers are more of a show and tell, you bring a masterclass. Well done. Great narration.

[Anglo-EgyptianMan]

This video deserves millions of views.

[jimtongas]

Wow. Gorgeous Finnish, beautiful wood.
Appreciate the tools, the knowledge and the talent for completing these restorations.
Better than brand new. 👍

[saucejason]

Finally, someone on Youtube sees these finishes as not best for high use areas. I think the wood whisperer has a great video on comparing different finishes and it shows how well they fare.

[roym.]

Dude, you are amazing and on a whole different level than most woodworking youtubers! I learn so much from watching your videos!

[joeyr]

This is definitely a level of attention to detail I’ve never come across before

[crusier]

There really is too much emphasis on 'quick' with so many furniture makers on YT instead of long lasting high quality finishes like youve shown. I appreciate that.

[mrphilbert]

I painted cars for years and sprayed a lot of catalysed finishes. This is by far the best advanced wood finishing video on YouTube. The operative word for the diyer is "advanced".
This video alone should garner many subscribers (including me).
Thanks and keep up the good work.

[zman]

I truly appreciate the level of detail you provide in your videos. I just found your channel about two weeks ago and I have to say you provide some of the best content out there. I have been a hobbyist woodworker for decades but have never really mastered finishing techniques. Please continue to produce this valuable content. You do incredible work.

[Hvn]

A really great demo and tutorial on some advanced finishing techniques. This is such an overlooked skill these days, with all the “easy and quick” products out there.

Before I went out on my own, I worked in a large production shop (in my somewhat unusual trade.) Our finisher was a master at color correcting. He had to be, because our mill foreman sucked at wood selection 😂😂! I loved watching him mix and tone and fill, and seeing the magic at the end. This video reminds me of that.

Thank you for a really great demo of an amazing skill. Subbed.

[jasonbissonnette]

Just wow! You are so talented and you have quickly become my favorite channel.

[mattelias]

Yet another demo of the apparently endless things you know. I'd say you did a great job overcoming a lazy craftsman's wood selection, grain matching, and final finishing... and you didn't punk them out, either. Very cool, very classy. I've used TransTint too - a computer/gaming desk for one of the kids. It's scary looking before the finish, yes, but the result is amazing (the desk was/is green... bright, bright green).
Keep up the great work. I look forward to your content every week.

[fernando]

You are a great artist and a good teacher. Excellent transformation. This takes a lot of work, thinking, and creativity. Now the table looks much better than when it was new.
How many days did it take to do this job? a week? How much would people pay for something this ? How much did they pay you? (You need to pay rent and make a living too)!!
I have never seen anybody using wood filler like this before. What was the real purpose of the wood filler?
Not using wood filler would have made any difference?

[jaykepley]

Cory, thanks for another great video. You are one of my very favorites on YT. Great woodworking and finishing skills. Great videography. Great storytelling. Thank you! 🙏

[billymcintosh]

Awesome man! You brought that table back to pure beauty!!!

[coppulor]

finally, some good advanced finish video action. thank you

[debbie]

I absolutely love your videos. You're a wealth of information and super talented. Keep up the amazing work.

[roggie]

Masterclass... That's all I need to say

[neisendesign]

That finish really did turn out fantastic! Your so right about not having much quality content on wood finishes, honestly that's a big reason I've gravitated to your videos! Your content has very informative and helpful information that I have actually used (Tried conversion Varnish for the first time after your "shootout video") Keep it up and thank you!

[ejicon]

That was a lot of work but the finished product really shows. It's like giving new life to an already solid table. Nicely done.