Finishing Walnut

[@jimserhant7741]

I came across your channel by accident, researching the best finishing techniques for walnut cabinets. I’m calling it a happy accident & instantly subscribed. Thank you for the informative content. Now if I can only find the Mohawk Burnt Umber in quart size lol.

[@hans-hinrichthedens706]

Great to find this! Last summer I refinished a set of Nakashima chairs and a side board. I used what they recommended: Southerland Welles. The result was not perfect but I was still extremely happy about how it turned out.

[@ourboysthaut9968]

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge and experience. Where else could people like me go to get instruction that is given in such a kind and down-to-earth way. I need to join the neighborwood. I'm an aging occupational therapist that can no longer tolerate full time work. I have developed a love for wood and wood working, particularly with hand tools. I have had some people ask me to build them furniture. This is a scary step but one I'd like to take, if only to help support my wood habit. Thank you for being there and not afraid to share what you've learned.

[@danfall1003]

This is the best walnut finishing video I have found on utube. I have some stair treads with a mixed bag of kd/ad nut. I’m gonna use sealcoat first, no dyes. Thanks

[@robertschaeffer5861]

Thanks for the demo....by the way...George Frank did a book on finishing that's a finisher's history.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks, I’ll have to check it out! I had, and may still have, a book by him called “Finishers Handbook” I think. Some nice techniques and one particularly great story. Gifted and knowledgeable guy 👍

[@chriskovaly6634]

You and the camera lady are the best. Thank you for all of the videos and knowledge, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you Chris, this would not be possible without you being there with us, thanks for watching, and Happy New Year! Hope you had a great Christmas too 👍🎄😎

[@lucyhanks500]

What’s with the Masonic ritual of throwing an old shoe at new presidential candidates, whilst wearing an apron and a pair of white cotton butler gloves? Got to wonder who these French maids are?

[@blacksmithnc]

Thanks Tom, I love to work with walnut. I am presently finishing air dried countertops with Waterlox and it is a beautiful finish. I used Tung oil finish by Minwax previously that I liked but the Waterlox is my new go to for my walnut. As far as the knot holes i use clear epoxy.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Yes, I have had a similar experience trying various finishes over the years. It’s tough to beat Waterlox especially on air dried walnut! Oh and how did I forget to mention epoxy for filling knot holes and cracks? That’s a great way to go especially on countertops as you said. Thanks for reminding me, and for watching!! 😎👍

[@lucyhanks500]

In terms of daily productiveness, can one choose which people hold a remote control? Or, is every day of life spent arguing with an invisible guerilla? Definitely too much yin for the ancient satin slipper.

[@Superset71]

Just did a 6’x40” walnut kitchen table and I saw a couple imperfections in the wood. Probably like you said it may have been kiln dried but I still like it. I used walrus butter to finish.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Hmm, that sounds like a nice finish although I’m not familiar with it…assuming oil, or blubber based? 😎

[@paulnordin5219]

I'm late to the party on this video, but I finally tried the Mohawk Burnt Umber glaze on a slab of walnut and OMG, what an amazing color it brought out! A thousand thanks for that amazing tip, as well as all the others in this video. Cheers

[@EpicWoodworking]

Oh that’s great to hear Paul, I know what you mean about that beautiful rich color complement on Walnut! You’re never too late around here, thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@hangdogit]

I made a Mountain Dulcimer out of Walnut many years ago. I still remember the smell -- or "fragrance" -- quite nice, very earthy with a deep sweetness. What a wood! Gives great nuts, smells great and looks FANTASTIC! And yes Tung Oil and.or Waterlox are THE BEST. Used them mant times. My best use so far it so far was ona a solid Teak sitting bench for the shower. I put about 6 coats of Tung Oil on it over 6 days, then Waterlox due to its wet location (Tung Oil is water-resistant but not water-proof), Then waterlox. Looks brand new after years in the shower! Note though: In return for its beauty, Tung Oil is probably the HARdest finish to apply -- takes lots of patience, with buffing between coats with 0000 steel wool and tack cloths!

[@slhasebroock]

Another great session! Love walnut! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Steve! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas and will have a Happy New Year too! 🎉🎊

[@joshwalker5605]

Wonderful and informative video as always, thanks for all your hard work!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you Josh, and thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@davehiggins5903]

Great video. Im going to try that tongue oil on the walnut slab i just purchased for a bar top. Tried gun stock stain makes it kinda orange.on the sap wood. Not bad though.

[@michaelgreethurst3785]

Great show lots of good information looking forward to another good year. You are such an awesome show and presentation, you and Kris have a wonderful Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you Mike! It is great to have you part of us here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!! 😎🎄

[@MrToms427]

Thank You Happy holidays. BTW several local central wi suppliers are installing vacuum kilns. Do you know if they use steam?

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Tom! Great question, I don’t know the answer but will find out 😎👍

[@DanLee-t5g]

Any suggestions for where to buy the Mohawk glaze? No distributors near me. I do see the glaze on Amazon but not sure I should trust the seller.

[@EpicWoodworking]

I have purchased it on Amazon without a problem. I wish it were more available, it is a great glazing stain. 👍😎

[@jd9094]

I used this walnut finish tech on a project and can't seem to keep Mohawk glaze from being removed in spots. help

[@EpicWoodworking]

Much of the glaze is intentionally wiped off, leaving just a small film on the surface. Wipe away or leave as much as you like on the surface. A lighter wash coat also allows more color from the glaze to stay on the surface if you like. Hope that helps a bit! 👍

[@kerryb3425]

I want to make my walnut hardwood floors lighter or even grey...is this possible?

[@EpicWoodworking]

Hmm, that’s a good question. Too bad they weren’t outside where most all wood grays out naturally. I’ve never tried to knock off the color of walnut like that since it’s such an inherently beautiful color to begin with. But when I have needed to radically change the color of a wood in that way to lighter color, I would begin by bleaching out the darker color with a two part wood bleach. Then applying the appropriate stain that I’m after. After bleaching there is usually a slightly greenish tint from the beaching process which has to be cancelled out as well. Hope that helps a bit! 👍😎

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@EpicWoodworking]

Our pleasure Darin 👍

[@thehickorylanewoodshed2378]

If Kiln dried, can the wood be sanded and bring out the original color?

[@PileofBrass]

Absolutely.

[@daveengstrom9250]

Thanks for this video. Finishing sometimes scares me because it can ruin a project. Its my least favorite part of woodworking.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Yes, I know the feeling Dave. There is always a bit of “art” to it given the material can vary somewhat. Unless you are applying a paint-like stain like some mass production sources.😎I’m glad to know you enjoyed it, thanks for being part of us! 👍

[@SSTATRE]

Staining Black Walnut -- You realize that is a sin right

[@danfall1003]

Not if you have a kd and ad piece in a glued up stair tread or kd and ad pieces on a major project .. the light coloration done here is magic