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03-11-2019, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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K.R.Wilson box refinishing
I have several KR Wilson tools in wooden boxes including distributor timing tools , what can I put on the wood to make it look nice & original. I do not want to over restore just look nice
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03-11-2019, 06:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
How about some simple wood sealer rather than varnish?
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03-11-2019, 06:37 PM | #3 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
model T spokes we treat with a 50/50 mix of turpentine and linseed oil. it will darken the wood a slight bit, but soaks in good. takes a day or two to dry
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03-11-2019, 06:41 PM | #4 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
If you are or know someone who is a wood worker, try the "Good Stuff". You will need to go to a real lumber yard or wood working store to find it. I've never seen it at the big box stores. It's an oil based polyresin that leaves a satin finish. Just clean your surfaces and wipe it on with a clean rag. cleans up with mineral spirits. I have used this many times in the refinishing of antique furniture and swear by it. Sounds like just the thing for your project. good luck.
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03-11-2019, 06:49 PM | #5 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
I used linseed oil on Civil War Reenacting wooded objects.
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03-11-2019, 06:54 PM | #6 |
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03-11-2019, 08:42 PM | #7 |
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Hi KiWinUS; You might try some small areas on the bottom of a box if you want to try some different finishes. Good luck, Craig.
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03-11-2019, 08:55 PM | #8 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
Linseed oil is great. It will take sometime to dry. But it'll soak in to the wood well and it will look natural to the age.
Clear danish oil isn't bad either. Last edited by Tinker; 03-11-2019 at 09:00 PM. |
03-12-2019, 03:54 AM | #9 |
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Thanks so much for all the suggestions guys.
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03-12-2019, 07:00 AM | #10 |
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if you try linseed oil, best get "boiled linseed oil" (comes ready to use), my understanding is raw linseed oil takes forever to dry. also, if you use linseed oil (normally thinned with a little terp or min spirits) wipe if off several times over the first day or two.
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03-12-2019, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
The old-time wood finishers of high-end projects used "Tongue Oil" for wood work in quality homes and on furniture. I specify it for quality restoration building projects. Not sold everywhere, I found it in my local Ace Hardware store. I used it on my antique doors that have been stripped and ultra-fine sanded. Rub on bare wood and apply at least 4 or 5 coats, (more the better) allowing each coat to soak in and air dry. When fully sealed, the wood will not accept any additional coatings and will reject water. Its a very durable and easy to clean/restore flat finish.
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03-12-2019, 10:22 AM | #12 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
Do you know or anyone know how they would have came when new?
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03-13-2019, 01:43 AM | #13 |
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Yes, use boiled linseed oil it will dry fairly quick.
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03-14-2019, 01:48 PM | #15 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
I have a number of tools from many years ago, as well as a machinist's tool box complete with a small notebook containing his notations during his career. The boxes are covered with stains from oil, dirt, and who-knows-what. I left left them just as I found them as a tribute to their history.
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03-14-2019, 02:19 PM | #16 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
I am by no means an expert but I would use linseed oil.
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03-14-2019, 07:58 PM | #17 |
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
The KRWilson catalogs always say "varnished oak case". The question would be (what shade?)
My KRW cylinder plug gauge box shows it had one light coat of varnish on the inside cover lid only before the decal was installed. The rest of the inside was not varnished and of coarse the outside shows the usual darker oil staining and dirty hand coating. Last edited by Gary in La.; 03-14-2019 at 08:09 PM. Reason: add info |
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If you use linseed oil, always toss the rags you applied it with into a fire safe container. The combination of cotton and linseed oil self-ignites, has burned down many shops!
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I prefer lacquer on my wood carvings, usually 3-4 coats flattened with 4-0 steel wool. Durable and a nice soft effect
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