What Wood Finish Should You Use || Impossible to Screw Up Finishing Method

[@Bourbonmoth]

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[@OgreMerk]

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[@jeffshackleford3152]

Are you ever going to release the linseed oil test footage unedited?

[@troyclayton]

I've worked in 5+ houses where Rubio Monocoat was used on the wood floors in the last eight years or so. I've seen thousands of square feet of it applied. It's tough, I return to properties for work and am always impressed with it's the durability over time. It touches up like a dream, you can actually just do spots and not have it flash like mad. Almost all my daily work is finishing, so I've always been about the 'tried and true'. Rubio has impressed me and has attained that status in my book. I was surprised to see so many woodworkers on YT using it, not sure why. Guess I thought it was a floor thing. My only complaint is sometimes open grain woods don't always fill enough to keep stuff from getting in the vessel elements and having to be sanded out. Waah.

[@lukasseyfryd5956]

Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!

[@graduallywizardly]

LOVE the floor sander buffing pad idea, man. For rags, I use old bed sheets from a charity shop. They usually have a hard time getting rid of them. On my last rags mission, they filled up a garbage bag with random sheets and through in a little Spiderman toy for my boy and charged me $5. Hack up the sheets and you’ve got rags for years.

[@kellyb7321]

Thanks for this video. Finish always seems like the most intimidating part of the whole project because if you get it wrong it can be so much work to fix it.

[@contestwill1556]

glue up for me

[@suzannenixon8870]

Ok, but why make the epoxy black? I kept waiting for the step where it blends in.

[@tylerh7049]

For floors where we want to shine up the Rubio, we double coat it and let the second coat dry for an hour or so, then come back with a white buffer pad and hit the whole thing with that. Polishes it up and you don’t lose the ability to touch up or recoat later.

[@cantstopthefunk22]

Do you mean you let the "pool" of finish set for an hour then wiped, then buffed - or you put on the second coat, wiped up the excess THEN waited an hour to buff?

[@0dtp1]

I discovered Monocoat this Spring and I LOVE it. Inspires me to do more projects because I really do suck at other types of finishes. This stuff is sooooo easy and looks fantastic.

[@jasonricchio5139]

For small voids like this I have switched to using the black glue sticks that is used for Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). It takes a good glue gun, but it works like a charm. It does not shrink and is ready to sand in the amount of time it takes for the glue to cool.

[@terrmaso]

I used Rubio for the first time about 2 years ago and instantly fell in love with the ease of application. I used a 275ml can plus the 75ml can of the 2C. 350ml of product covered a piece that was 72" x 36" x 24". I used every drop I had and it came out amazing. I would highly recommend Rubio for any project 👍

[@skarpskyttar]

its expensive as shit for so low coverage. regardless of how well it performs.

[@terrmaso]

@@skarpskyttarwhat does low coverage mean?

[@finison1]

Rubio tip - How to determine how much to mix up ? No one seems to mention this in videos and it’s critical to not wasting it due to cost (as you did mention). I’ve seen amounts needed such as 1floz (~30mL) per ~6.5sqft while others say to use 3.25-3.50mL/sqft. That’s total volumes for the 3:1 mixture.

[@daveklein2826]

So? People figure it out

[@blakehendrix641]

Great video and entertaining as always, thanks! I agree about the glossy finish… I don’t mind it but I kinda prefer a more matte finish (never loved the look of polyurethane that a lot of people go with) PS: Sorry to hear about your dad… lost my dad a few years ago in my 20’s and it sucks! Prayers for you and your family!

[@msytdc1577]

Another helpful tip for you, you can use two strips of painters tape to pour from paint cans instead of having to use a syringe and having to clean it or toss it afterwards. On KZbin there is a 1min16sec video entitled "How to Pour Paint Without Making a Mess - Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford" that shows the technique.

[@InfectedByEli]

Excellent. Millions of people are thinking "That's so simple, why didn't I think of that?"

[@bignorwegian]

That's a great tip; thank you for that!!

[@archael18]

For the grits, it's easy to remember by not going past 150% of the previous. 80 to max 120 120 to max 180 180 to max 270 Etc...

[@coppulor6500]

newb here. why do you have to sand in such increments? why not just start at 180 or 220?

[@archael18]

@@coppulor6500 you can start wherever you like, it just depends on how much material you want to remove. You wont remove a lot with higher grits.. they are too smooth. So it may take very long and cost a lot in sandpaper to remove a lot of material. As for the "why", it's because following this rule will ensure that you're able to remove the previous grit's scratches. Just go in opposite directions until the previous grit's scratches are gone. Then you keep moving up to desired grit for smoothness.

[@vittocrazi]

@@coppulor6500 higher grit eats more material, and thus its helpful at removing saw marks, small scratches, removing dust, ash and whatnot that could be trapped inside the pores of the woods. tone down or remove fungal marks if you are working wilder wood, stains of paint, oil or glue that could have penetrated the fibers. in short, low grit homogenizes wood.

[@coppulor6500]

@@archael18 thank you!

[@coppulor6500]

@@vittocrazi thank you 👍

[@Kunfucious577]

I thought Rubio was going to be another type of stain but the finish is awesome. I’m a believer

[@funnyguy55able]

Tuck tape is commonly used for taping the seams in vapour barrier.

[@davidmelrose3990]

House wrapping was what it was designed for

[@7thplanet121]

Tuck tape. I thought that was used by some men in the entertainment industry.

[@salvatoreclaps4374]

@@7thplanet121 I believe you are thinking of Gaffers tape

[@orcoastgreenman]

@@salvatoreclaps4374 - I think he is thinking of medical tape used by cross dressers 😂

[@oscarmccormack1761]

Pfft, everyone knows it’s for fixing a smashed tail light for $3

[@EveryDayGuyStuff]

Good timing watching this, about to start finish work on my new office desk.

[@TotalBoat]

Thixo is a great choice for those fills! Nicely done!

[@brandonwoodworkersclub4097]

Rubio always turns out well. Great video on how to mix and apply. Thanks!

[@robertwinston2496]

This video came out with perfect timing. I am finishing up a pair of benchtop tool boxes for my sons that I built out of red oak. This ought to suit the job perfectly. Thanks Bourbon!

[@markkaes3144]

Thank you. First ever demo of the Rubio finish start to finish. This was very helpful. I’m ready to make the quantum leap from oil based poly crap to a more professional looking finish 🤞🏼

[@eddylozanomusic]

Love this video! Maybe another great video would be your process of buying wood, for those of us who are starting 👀

[@bartz1849]

Great advice on the Rubio Monocoat! We built a walnut and black iron console table this weekend and the finish was fast and looks amazing!

[@alexanderweeks3693]

Not sure why sanding is the most hated part. It's my favorite. I'll sand pieces to 400 or 800 grit so they are glossy before applying a finish. Sanding is great and worth the time if you are patient.

[@ted9876]

Great info. Thanks for posting this. Much easier than Osmo.

[@patcross5799]

I grew up on the Oregon Coast and spent quite a bit of time in the part of the Willamette Valley near your place, Go Beaves, one of the things I really miss now that I'm living in Montana are the Rhododendrons, love the ones outside your window near the end of the video. Love your content and delivery...

[@monicacanady7156]

😂love your videos … so funny and educational at the same time … keep ‘em coming !!!!😅

[@peterdesmidt8742]

I've used it on a few projects. It works great! I might use it when I refinish my maple floors.

[@adamccurdy]

I bet a tack cloth would work really good to get all the dust. We would use those for final step before painting cars

[@jcray1984]

I really appreciate you doing this video. I've had Rubio in my cart 4 times and haven't purchased it because I didn't understand how to mix it and apply it. The price also threw me off, but seeing how much one can will do it seems in parity with other finishes on a per application basis. Thanks!

[@benvinje]

I just tried Rubio for the first time a couple months ago and loved it. I do recommend to take a project to the next level. It feels very good to the hand, smooth but still like wood. Just make sure you do s good job of the wipe off, I missed an area and it felt sticky days latter. Had to sand it off and reapply

[@aarondrossart6026]

many people don't know how to sand! thank you! i'm a perfectionist and hate the stupid swirl marks/pig tails left by skipping grits. I pretty much always go 80,120,180,220,400(depending on the finish). Also, try odies oil :)

[@jboog5275]

dis video was so fun to watch. i just finished a project and am looking to get into more. u definitely just gained a subscriber

[@FAhmad1782]

Almost to a million subscribers!! Let's GOOOOOOO

[@coreyosman5179]

Great Video! I would suggest that the rags are submerged in water after the application as we learned the hard way when left out by the trash in this method and one rags caught fire and tooks the can with it

[@RP09691]

What color finish did you use here? Great work by the way!

[@paulbonifacio9779]

Good question. I'm trying to read the can on the video but too blurry

[@bobbobby5541]

I spoke with a Rep from Rubio Mono. And he says the Accelerator actually prolongs the finish to lay longer. It does not just speed up the cure time.

[@kentbarnhart3526]

Thanks for the finishing video. It was helpful.

[@thetruthstartshere6694]

I am usually a Minwax Tongue Oil guy. I like this finnish!

[@banjerlegs3051]

I watched this to the finish!

[@woodnotestudio]

Awesome video with great explanation.

[@SoCalDude-ti1bp]

Thank you for your insight and bringing a grin to my face 😅.

[@scottlamp3097]

You can get the white scotchbrite pads at lowe's by the sandpaper FYI. They have household uses as well. I usually cut them into 1/3ds

[@johnhughes3963]

I use polyester with hardener..by Superior. I then use a color from my dry pigment selection. Works great!

[@oldnstillworkin5709]

Very informative. Thanks mouth.

[@gabereiser]

I used Rubio on my sailboat. Totalboat epoxy is king. The smell goes away after awhile. But the finish lasts.

[@robohippy]

I am new to the Rubio monocote. I do like it better than Osmo. The thing with the hardener or no hardener, with you can handle it in 24 hours, but full cure is about a week. Without the hardener, you can handle it in a day or two, but full cure takes about a month. I think they have a new 'top cote' which is ceramic and comes from the auto industry. Have yet to try that one.

[@stumptownwoodworks]

Scribbling a pattern over the board with a pencil makes sure you don't go too fast and makes it easy to stay on track if you start to drift off with whatever you might be listening to. Cleaning between sanding is a great idea. Also the cleaner is similar to mineral spirits, but definitely use a cleaner, it makes a big difference. And let's you see if you've missed anything with sanding. Don't skimp on the hardner...cure time with hardener was 7 days to full cure, maybe it's gotten faster. But it's not linear, at 2 or 3 days it's almost 75% or more and can be easily handled. Without the hardener is literally weeks according to Rubio. use the syringes for sure, it's an amazing method. Allows you to mix only what you need and then mix a tiny bit more if needed.

[@daveklein2826]

WOW, THANK YOU CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

[@bartroels]

Thx, just watched back another video earlier today to check what finish you normally use :P

[@MumrikDK]

I swear, all the wood working KZbinrs use Rubio at this point.

[@axileas356]

At first I thought you are a little cringy … but I was very mistaken. You are a master carpenter and a very funny guy!!! Thank you for the lessons and stupid smile I always have when I’m watching your videos 😂😂😂

[@vapertainment5313]

Ah yes, a video on how to finish it to completion, needed advice in this world.

[@galenfowler8453]

Alright another enjoyable video!!!!! I always look forward to your video

[@theamputeewoodworker1473]

I love the content, it's makin g me think about different finishes

[@מעייןהמלבלבתחייםםםם]

Looking great!!! Well finished!!

[@ncooty]

@2:36: Tuck tape is for sealing vapor barrier, such as in walls and ceilings.

[@jonescrusher1]

looks incredible

[@chrisandbrennacatania5864]

Shot of bourbon every time he says "Rubio Monocoat"

[@paulellis4565]

Great video. I look forward to trying Rubio Monocoat on my next indoor project. What do you use for outdoor wood pieces (chairs, barbeque tables, etc.)?

[@Sportsandthegreatoutdoors]

I’d love to know the answer to this as well.

[@andymen51]

Thanks for (as always) v helpful video. I’ve a question that may seem silly but I don’t recall seeing anyone address. How do you tell when to move on to the next grit level of sandpaper? Touch, feel, sight, sound, time? Cheers,

[@Rainbowrobb]

I typically squeegee prior to wiping

[@shankarbhusal3006]

hi..i like ur every video it gives me alot of idea that i hve learn from u

[@kjf729]

Not knocking anyone’s work style - you are obviously a lot more prolific and successful than me - but I don’t sand pieces. After planing smooth and flat, I just set my plane to take a feathery stroke off on the final pass and the piece is like glass, no dust, and wide open pores that soak up my waxes and buff like patent leather. I understand some people who do this professionally (unlike me) just don’t have the time to hand plane every board before assembly with deadlines etc., but in principle, I disagree with the notion that sanding is some necessary evil. I’d bet the time isn’t actually all that different between working through sandpaper grits and hand planing. Plus my risk of COPD is way less without all of that dust in the air.

[@TheBstadz]

Love your stuff but just to clarify, the full cure time with accelerator is 5-7 days (dry after 24h) and without accelerator is about a month (dry after a couple days). Also with heavy pigments you must use the accelerator.

[@daveklein2826]

And yet you know nothing

[@TheBstadz]

@@daveklein2826 I know nothing about what?

[@chriscynefin966]

"And now I've finished the finishing in my finish finishing video!"

[@chriscynefin966]

I'll just let myself out.

[@sambas13]

Rubio monicoat enters the chat… haha!

[@johnnyutah1053]

Perfect timing, I’m looking for a finish for ambrosia maple that won’t yellow.

[@beverlyboys73]

Great video. Seems like a very easy process with an awesome finish.

[@sklee1644]

Thanks for sharing.

[@tchevrier]

tuck tape is for construction work. Housewrap, rigid insulation etc that sort of thing.

[@erinhallmakes777]

What color Rubio is this? I made a shelf from Poplar and used oxalic acid to remove green but now it's very orange, found your video while researching finishing options. Thanks!

[@Lugosi_31]

Nice work, thanks for the breakdown. How did you finish the face frame and drawer fronts of the bench? Thanks!!

[@pme7311]

Your videos are entertaining and appreciated!! Look forward to each one...

[@philfrank9483]

anyone here ever try Rubio monocoat for outdoor furniture projects?

[@rubiomonocoatusa]

Hybrid Wood Protector is our exterior product similar to Oil Plus 2C. :)

[@annezimmerman4262]

Great video, finishing is a challenge for me. ;) I’ll try the Rubio…

[@tyronepelfrey8192]

Awesome video now I’m not scared to buy Rubio mono coat and waste it.

[@rlcmaker]

Oh le gaspillage de produit rubio !!! Le mec il en met 3 fois trop lol 😂 yen a qu’on les moyens !!

[@JorgeRodriguez-nf5ol]

Thanks

[@m.j.s.3838]

Osmo makes great hardwax oils, too.

[@laurabennett9865]

You're so funny! Thanks for the info. It was very helpful.

[@RICH-di8ct]

can you use this on cutting boards for food?

[@dbnoho]

Haven’t watched the video. Actually just 10 seconds so far. But, outdoor stuff, danish oil or if it’s heavy duty, spar urethane, even though it flakes in a California sun. But inside. I was a shellac man. Love shellac. Now I’m a tried and true man. Love tried and true. Use. Very. Little. Layers! Or else it’ll take days to weeks to dry.

[@scorpiorysing]

What finish would you use for a table top, something that would get the occasional condensation and dribbles from glasses and beverages?

[@J4raz]

+1

[@daveklein2826]

RUBIO

[@rubiomonocoatusa]

Oil Plus 2C is wear, water and heat resistant. :)

[@taco_enthusiast]

Cool for a long flat board, but what about a complex piece of furniture like an assembled cabinet where you have to get the insides? You can't just pour it on like that

[@willj5460]

Brush it on.

[@taco_enthusiast]

@@willj5460 Cool. Send me your video demo

[@OtterBeSwimming]

You really did use way too much Rubio, I was surprised and happy that a little goes so very far. You should have also noted that it does smell bad until fully dry (I waited 7 days before installing on my first project). Good job.

[@City-Hiker]

If I wanted to build an outdoor table, what kind of wood and what kind of waterproof or weather resistant sealer or stain is better?

[@robykaufman1618]

You could eliminate sanding on a piece like that by using a very sharp hand plane.

[@BeauLeonard]

That was my first thought but he said Rubio Monocoat doesn’t recommend going beyond 180 grit. A planed surface will be smoother than 180 grit I would think.

[@vittocrazi]

@@BeauLeonard the thing with planed surfaces is the pores are exposed in a totally different way. so you have to try it to be sure

[@thevalhallastudio7255]

Mmmm tips and tricks on a Sunday, my favourite! Honestly have never committed to going backwards in grits when sanding, but loving hard wax oils at the moment, always sand to max before applying. I'm interested to trying roughing it up a bit to see if there's any difference! 👍

[@richpeggyfranks490]

It's a great technique. But, always handsand in the direction of the grain. It helps disguise any residual swirl marks.

[@thevalhallastudio7255]

@@richpeggyfranks490 Thanks for the tip, I imagine it aids bringing a bit of wood texture back to the wood too. But I guess it can depend on the desired finish. A polished mirror finish will require more coats and sanding between, but on long grain, with a more satin finish its nice to keep some of that wood texture

[@MichaelBrown-kk6ck]

Backing off on grit is supposed to leave bigger scratches that will help the finish penetrate deeper and adhere better.

[@jameskarwacki1953]

Can a stain be used for darker finish then apply the Rubio product

[@donalddluckerii3147]

What happened to the epoxy black spot?

[@IceCat143]

OMG you put so much.

[@brianreddeman951]

Finished finishing finish.

[@evivruS68]

Wasn't there a video that Bourbon Moth did where He used Pre-Stain or talked about using Pre-Stain?

[@mammalatish2158]

do you recommend any products for water resistant for wood?

[@bradstooks6181]

What’s the shelf life for Rubio?

[@rubiomonocoatusa]

36 months if stored in it's original container and in a dry area!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Sanding to 220 I get, that's usually where I stop. My problem is with going up to 220, then going back over the piece with 150 grit after? You're essentially undoing the 220 sanding? Why not just hand sand with 220 grit and call it a day?

[@christhemexvet6652]

You’re so funny jimmy. You make woodworking sooo fun! 🙄

[@thenext9537]

I go 120 to 220 easily with 3M xtract 710w. I used to do 120, 180, 240 but that xtract is so damn good I get to skip sanding.

[@Steve-o4v]

Rubio is linseed oil/snake oil. ALL oils bond with wood fibers at molecular level. Rubio is $500 gallon. Linseed $40 gallon.

[@mikemoore4602]

Hi bourbon moth, I love your content. I know you’re an Oregon guy, this is not wood working question, but more of a whisky question, I’d like to know your opinion on the Pendleton Rye 1910 12 year aged Canadian Whisky or if you’ve tried it. I know you’re a connoisseur of whiskeys and I’d like to know your opinion or the opinion of other viewers. Let me know what you think.

[@DonnieKluck]

So is the Rubio just bring out the color of the species of wood you are using? So if you wanted a darker bench when you were done with it, would you have had to use a different species of wood so the color would be different? Or is there different colors or tints of Rubio to make your piece of wood come out in the color you like?