Very First Project

[bzeyher]

Hi
Just completed the work on the scroll saw on my first project. We have a friend who likes butterflies and the pattern from Steve?s site is just what I had in mind.
I probably have to do more sanding but I was so happy that I completed it without breaking a bridge so I would like to share my excitement.

I do, however, have a question on finishing it.  What would you use on Walnut for the final finishing coat on an item with many small cuts? I would like some input from the experts before I mess things up.

I appreciate any comments and suggestions

Thanks for looking
Billy

[scrollgirl]

Wow!  That is a really great project.  If you want it to look dark and rich, you can use some mineral oil to finish it, followed by some spray shellac.  I like mineral oil because there is no smell and it makes the wood look beautiful.  You could dip it and brush away the excess, and then leave it on a rack to soak in (I use a cookie cooling rack) After it absorbs the oil and begins to look 'dryer' give it a couple of coats of the spray shellac and you will have a rich, natural finish.

Wonderful job!

Sheila

[Billy in Va]

Nice work Billy.  I need to drag my camera out and take some picts too. Have several things finished with no picts and they will be gone soon. I am sure your friend will enjoy. As for the finish, I will let someone else suggest. I am still working one what I want to use.

[DWSudekum]

Excellent start Billy.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

DW

[TheMelster]

N I C E  piece. Thanx for sharing. I am a big fan of mineral oil as well. Danish oil is nice to...but it has an odor.

[GrayBeard]

Beautiful job on a FIRST project!

I would use a 50/50 BLO and Mineral Spirits soak, about 10 minutes...blow it dry with the compressor to get off the excess, let it dry 24 hours and spray with Satin Finish Lacquer, several coats sanded with a grocery bag between spray coats.

~~~GB~~~

[Marcellarius]

really great job for the first time!
both oil and lacker finish will look good on a project like this, its a personal choice.
Or the combination like GB suggested.
an only oil finish will keep the surface a bit more rough and will attract more dust.
I think a lacker finish will keep it better looking over the years.

[SheGold]

Great work.. The more you saw the easier it gets. You did great on this one now keep up the good work.... Sheila

[Tomsunnu]

Billy
Very good start! looks great! I agree 100 % to what Sheila said
Hope to see more of your projects.
Mahendra

[julief]

Billy, Excellent cut.  Everybody has their favorite oil - mine is danish oil.  the bottom line is dip it - dry - spray.  You will find your personal favorite.  They all work well.

[bzeyher]

Thank you all for the nice comments and suggestions.
I will give the mineral oil a try.

Happy Friday
Billy

[Al W]

Very nicely done!  Finish is personal, do what YOU want to do, stain for darker, use an oil, cover with shellac or poly.   But you did a nice job on the cutting.  Well done.  Thanks for sharing with us.

[Russ C]

Great job, really nice. Thanks for the pic. 

[bampasr]

you did agreat job for you frist cut.

[frankorona]

Amazing job, congratulations, thanks for sharing