Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

i have only seen mineral spirits in art supply stores..kaso very very expensive because its artist grade..

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

hmmm, will check an art supplies store here soon and look for them...

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

I think the supplier of national bookstore's art supplies is located in the binondo area. Maybe it would be cheaper there?

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

I think the supplier of national bookstore's art supplies is located in the binondo area. Maybe it would be cheaper there?

correct... 😉

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

How much again was that ace mineral spirits that you were able to buy? Too bad it is not available anymore.. Btw, have you used water based sanding sealer already?

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

How much again was that ace mineral spirits that you were able to buy? Too bad it is not available anymore.. Btw, have you used water based sanding sealer already?

the mineral spirit costs Php 249.75 and I haven't seen a water based sanding sealer yet. I have used the Aces oil based sealer. works great and more compatible with other finishes

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

Expensive paint thinner. It must be really good. What are the advantages?

How about other local brands like Sphero, Boysen, etc...

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

Expensive paint thinner. It must be really good. What are the advantages?

How about other local brands like Sphero, Boysen, etc...

I am no expert by a long shot, but these mixed great with most of the finishes I use (which is oil based) and haven't encountered any problems unlike the local ones that give me a headache. but then again, I probably need a lot of learning in this aspect...

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

You're very choosy buying your finishing products. Expensive too so I reckon that a good paint thinner is in order. You're being modest your finishing works are superb. 🙂

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

You're very choosy buying your finishing products. Expensive too so I reckon that a good paint thinner is in order. You're being modest your finishing works are superb. 🙂

I have to be choosy Jay, a good woodworker that can't finish well will be demolished by a carpenter with great finishing skills... like your boys....

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

Saw locally bottled boiled linseed oil next to the locally bottled pain thinners, etc. at a small hardware store.

Centro brand, 350 ml, P42
Label: Century Chemical Corp.
49 Toctokan St., Bo. Masambong, QC

That comes out to P113 per quart, compared to the P500 or so per quart at True Value.

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

Saw locally bottled boiled linseed oil next to the locally bottled pain thinners, etc. at a small hardware store.

Centro brand, 350 ml, P42
Label: Century Chemical Corp.
49 Toctokan St., Bo. Masambong, QC

That comes out to P113 per quart, compared to the P500 or so per quart at True Value.

someone check this out soon, it might be a better option for us, definitely cheaper...

now going back to the question...
now I can finish my woodworks using:
1. sanding sealer - yes this alone will work fine
2. poly - most demanding
3. hardwood oil - easiest
4. shellac - enjoying
5. enamel - rollered and brushed
6. boiled linseed oil and linseed oil

something on the learn list is spraying lacquer, the local cheap varnish and other types of finish...

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

I found the website of Century Chemicals, http://www.centurychemicals.com/index.htm

they do have BLO under the Centro brand. They also have a Shellac Varnish. I wonder if this is like the shellac Timber is using.

Re: how doyou guys finish your wood?

same company that we had seminar recently... Boysen...