I have found that it is preferable to not start varnishing earlier in the day because the wood is heating up and releasing vapor which can appear in the varnish as bubbles. Also, when you are finished varnishing and are about to place the lid back on the can, if you take a propane torch and turn it on without lighting it, out of the wind, and allow the propane to flow into the can (it is heavier than air) to displace the air in the can with propane. Then place the lid on the can. That prevents the varnish from skinning over in the can before the next time you open the can.
@LifeFourPointZero5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tod. I have not noticed an issue with wood vapor forming bubbles but it sounds like a good thing to be conscious of when considering how early in the day to start. And thanks for sharing the tip on propane in the can!
@edwardanderson70034 жыл бұрын
I have a suggestion for those cheap brushes. Soak it is water overnight then let it dry. The bristles will swell up and not pull out as easily. Great video. Thank you!!
@LifeFourPointZero4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion Edward, I'll have to give that a try!
@pualanic40235 жыл бұрын
Mahalos for the video. I’m getting ready to do teak and I never have before. The videos I’ve been watching have run from extreme to the other. Thanks for breaking it down in a low key way that’s probably given me enough confidence to tackle mine now. Sending Aloha~ ❤️⛵️⚓️
@LifeFourPointZero5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Once you get started you'll likely find it's not as bad as you thought. Good luck!
@bitngeo5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your how-to videos along with your low-keyed, common sense approach. I learn something new every time. Thanks.
@LifeFourPointZero5 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it bitngeo. There are more coming in the future!
@phf32385 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the refresher class. It has been awhile and now I have a different sailboat which needs varnish.
@LifeFourPointZero5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, Pat. Good luck on your new project!
@markphilibert41564 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video!! I am about to re-varnish the exterior teak on my Catalina. I enjoyed your tutorial very much and it has inspired me to take on the job sooner rather than later! Cheers! :)
@LifeFourPointZero4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Good luck on your project. Teak really looks wonderful when it's been varnished.
@posilipos5 жыл бұрын
I thought that varnish was very difficult. Hopefully after seeing your video I will manage to do it myself. Thanks!
@LifeFourPointZero5 жыл бұрын
Once you get used to the process and put a few costs down you'll find like a lot of things that it gets easier. And the payoff at the end is pretty nice! Good luck.
@914va4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing... made simple and easy to follow.
@LifeFourPointZero4 жыл бұрын
That was the intent! Thanks for watching.
@gerardcollins17674 жыл бұрын
@@LifeFourPointZero to stop skin forming put lid on tightly simply turn can upside down
@LifeFourPointZero4 жыл бұрын
@@gerardcollins1767 good suggestion, I'll try that!
@tubular20063 жыл бұрын
Best varnishing video for the average boat owner I have seen so far. Any suggestions for supporting a piece that is drying? It has to rest on something. Is doing one side at a time the only option? Seems like that would double the time required. Thanks
@LifeFourPointZero3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andie. There's no easy solution to varnishing both sides of a piece. If you can hang it from say a hinge or latch, you might be able to get both sides and edges, but you run a greater risk of runs. I usually prop up large flat pieces with a few small blocks underneath. This allows you to get the sides as well, and air flow underneath to help the drying process, as well as to catch any runs on the under part of the edges. If you are doing a table top or similar surface, you don't need an equal amount of coats on both sides; just a few coats on the side that doesn't see the sun is all that is needed. If you flip the piece over before it is 100% dry and hard, you can use a bit of wax paper to keep it from sticking to the blocks of wood underneath. Good luck!
@millertimeeeeeee5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very informative how to video, I hope to have a 410 in the near future
@LifeFourPointZero5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, and you'll have a great experience with the 410.. beautiful boat!