Wood Finishing In EXTREME Cold

In this video I attempt to spray a lacquer and shellac finish outside in -8° temps.
Spraying Lacquer & Shellac In Sub-Zero Temps- Will It Work? | Wood Finishing In Extreme Cold
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[@VeritasAequitas930]

I ve been watching your videos for years. I do all the things you do and my house is full of MCM items- you’ve helped me so much. I just can’t get use to seeing your face! Your voice is so familiar to me and my family- but to see you actually appear shocked my little girl today. “Mom, the furniture guy is on, come see!” You would have smiled! Thanks for all the good stuff! Love your channel.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

It is strange to see his face, but it's a nice face!

[@lynnlamastres3424]

Those blue eyes though-wowie

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

I always pictured him as older, maybe because of that gentle, measured voice. But I couldn't square that with those shapely, unwrinkled hands. Now we see. What a good looking man. And those eyes!

[@ChaFairchild]

A common trick is to warm the cans up in warm water before spraying them outside.

[@Ohwhale79]

Just casually holding a gigantic icicle like it's your wizarding staff or something 🤣🤣🤣 love it.

[@turcmic]

Now you’re telling us cold is not an excuse to postpone finishing? 🤓 great work Sir!

[@vision7559]

I've been watching you for years and have learnt so much. I'm so glad you did your face reveal, it feels like catching up with an old friend now when I watch your vids. Keep them coming and thank you ❤

[@queenbee3647]

Hmmm thought I was subscribed to Dashner Design but upon seeing the furniture wizard with his magic icicle I knew Frodo and the gang were nearby in the shire!

[@ninoskae]

😂😂

[@miguelangelsucrelares5009]

Great video. I like how you make sure to use every last bit of blue tape. No waste 😂

[@checkmateADA]

I enjoyed how the icicle just popped up. No comment at first, kept going with the video, icicle in hand.

[@shannonschwab3754]

You, sir, are dedicated to content creation! Interesting results

[@dianefroese951]

You are hardcore! As your neighbour to the north (Manitoba), I know very well the temperatures that you have been working in outside. It has been so cold lately. I have been wearing multiple pairs of mittens and actually avoiding going out. I can't believe that you are able to do woodworking out there with bare hands. Great work too! Thank goodness it is finally warming up now.

[@desireemarana4997]

My dad was a body and fender guy, he would sometimes bring us kids with him on a Saturday if he had to be in the shop. He painted a car on a Friday before leaving and left the heat on. There was a wi yet storm that knocked out the power and when we got there the next day, the paint had literally slid off the car and was a puddle around the entire body. 😮 I always have that day in mind and would never paint or topcoat when it’s cold in my little space in my garage for that fear. Thanks for braving the cold to do this little Experiment!!

[@0-spot-0]

Very interesting experiment. I would not have guessed it would have turned out as good as it did in those kinds of temperatures. But, you are a master at your craft, so why should we expect less? lol Great video!

[@lisad7459]

I loved how you were holding the icicle while talking 😆

[@pandeomonia]

The icicle scepter of sorts made me grin.

[@Flecha57]

The moment the video started it reminded me your "famous" phrase. "It was a cold day in Minnesota... " 🥶🥶🥶 You really cracked me up with the icicle. Just by seeing the snow accumulation, I can tell its really cold. Until spring arrives, stay warm!

[@NursingNursing-bs7hb]

I would recognize your voice in a crowd because I have watched all your videos more than once. I love your work !! It was great getting to see your face !!! Keep up the good work and stay warm !!!

[@twisterjester]

It's surprising anything would set up in subzero temperatures - I expected at a bare minimum that the wax would freeze solid so you couldn't buff it. Like you mentioned, it's probably not the best solution. On the other hand, if it's the only solution you have, and time doesn't leave you any other options... it's doable. I don't think I commented before - thanks for letting us see your smiling face. My husband and I camp out in front of every video you release - and it's such a treat to see the man behind the voice!

[@5055hunter]

I accidently did this experiment a few weeks ago in Pittsburgh. Sprayed a desktop with satin lacquer on a day when it was about 45-50 degrees in my unheated shop. Got busy and came back to it 3 days later (temp had dropped to the low 20's) and the top was still "soft" enough to leave fingerprints. Not wet, but certainly not dry. I moved the piece indoors and it set up just fine. My experiment was not as extreme as yours, and I bet it was dryer there than it is here, which probably also had an impact.

[@respther2003]

Interesting experiment! Couldn’t help but notice the piece in the background that you refinished and placed under the tv. That was a great video, too! 😊

[@BBtech0251]

If it was -8 when you filmed this, I shudder to think how cold it was last night. Stay warm!

[@fredandcj8681]

Always enjoy your videos. Even more now that you are in front of the camera!

[@roswitha2466]

So many new videos, you are spoiling us!

[@ricksandleeches]

As a fellow (now-former) Minnesotan, I can confirm the urge to include a random icicle is strong.

[@alberttibbets6567]

Very surprising. And thanks for explaining that thing in the foreground, the icicle.

[@karenharris2880]

Wow! I wouldn't have thought that would work! Great experiment!

[@aranjackson259]

Thanks for reminding me why I left Minnesota 35 years ago ❤️. No, seriously, please be safe, those temps are dangerous.

[@phly0810]

Hello, I remember that in one of your videos you mentioned that you are not really selling the restored furnitures. Thus, I thought as we got few glimpses of your home that It would be good to have a small tour of your interior with all the MCM furnitures your restored. Thanks, keep up the good work ! 😊

[@thebigone6071]

You da greatest there is my g. You inspired me to be da first wood worker to get outta da hood! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯💯🐐🐐💥💥💥

[@beec8553]

Thank you so much for that experiment. Here in Québec it is sooooo cold! It's cool to see that we do have options when we have no space to work. I live in a 4 1/2 appartement, no spare room so I usely do my stuff in the living room. I use water base finishes with low COV and I have a small camping tent for sanding. Electricity here don't allow me to plug my sander and my shop vac at the same time. I usely spray out side but only Hardwares...

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

Though I live in California and probably wouldn't face this particular challenge, I was riveted to the process! Thank you for doing this experiment, very fun to watch. 😊

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching!

[@dubox37]

@@DashnerDesignRestoration I read this comment the way you say it at the end of every video 😅

[@cady.moriarty]

My shop is currently my balcony so knowing that this is possible even in frigid conditions is pretty nifty. Thanks for experimenting! P.S. Bonus points for the massive icicle :D

[@elainehiggins7544]

Easily one of the top 5 videos I have ever seen. As I live in Houston, TX, simply breathing outside in such temperatures seems like an act of supreme bravery. Loved the icicle toss! Enjoy seeing you in front of the camera. Thanks for the excellent work.

[@mmko7263]

Haha love the icicle

[@goldieff]

So nice to put a face with your voice.

[@bloggalot4718]

Thanks for the experiment as I also have to work at or near freezing sometimes.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

it works great, no overspray issues just longer dry times. and its cold lol

[@ITcanB]

The Icicle was funny...burrrrr 😊

[@indie825]

That was a good little experiment. It's always good to know how to push the except-to-the-rule when needed. Stay warm and safe. 👍🖖

[@angela4469]

As an Australian I can't comprehend these temperatures!

[@teret6719]

What a nice surprise!

[@ryand6502]

Wow I just found your channel. I was almost convinced you were an AI voiceover. Glad to see you real. Keep up the good work!

[@nathanbinns6345]

The coldest temperature I’ve ever been in in my life is -1c (I think about 30f?). Whenever I see videos like this my mind does a solid ‘does not compute’.

[@JSAC66]

I appreciate that you do great furniture rehabs without having a fancy, heated/AC workshop, though, I hope you will in the future!

[@ShellyCline]

This was really cool to watch. Very interesting.

[@cornandcobb]

that's one big icicle!!

[@kathyandthedogs626]

This was really interesting! I’m in Florida, where nothing dries as planned and often molds first😉. Still good to know there is some leeway on these products! BTW I’m glad you’re appearing in your videos!

[@kgal63]

Although I may never find myself in your kind of temps (N. Central Florida) refinishing furniture but the steps in sealing a finished top will help me in finishing a table top I just stripped sanded and put one coat of shellac and wax on. Now I wish I had put on more shellac. Thanks

[@justkiddin84]

I’m just 😮 shocked that they even sprayed at that temp! Wondering what kind of crazy ceremonial magic they did at the manufacturer to make it that versatile😂!

[@joshclark44]

What exactly is the difference between shellac and lacquer? I always thought they were the same until recently when you compared the two as if they're two different things. Also is that water based or alcohol based? If it's alcohol based that might explain why it's still able to evaporate below the freezing point of water because I think alcohol should freeze much lower

[@davidmccartney3433]

Dude, you are a hell of a lot heartier than I am. It’s been a long sense being in those temps. Cool to watch.

[@adamfitch965]

I can’t believe that worked as well as it did! I tried spray painting a small metal table outside when it was just below freezing, never mind -8, and the spray paint turned into droplets as soon as it hit the air. Great lesson for us cold-climate folks! (MA)

[@thewayfarer1337]

Hey man! As always, super good stuff!

[@Val_Emrys]

I am still amazed that you don’t have a dedicated year round workshop for your restoration work.

[@Barbie4U2]

Very cool. I like these types of comparison videos, incredibly informative

[@LewHarriman]

Huh. I'll be darned. I would have thought the lacquer at least would have have gummed-up-partly cured under those layers-and then remained an unholy mess until removed. I sure learned something quite different from your experiment. Thanks again.

[@jsmxwll]

I've had pretty good luck with rattle cans in all kinds of temperatures. If you have flow issues or consistency issues, put the cans in some 120 degree water (basically the hottest a residential tap can do) for a few minutes then shake well and spray. I pretty much never have issues with shellac in colder temperatures given its alcohol base. I have had issues with wood itself expanding back after the fact and causing cracks in thicker, harder finishes though.

[@valeriehowden471]

Kudos for braving the cold - from a neighbour to the north in Winnipeg!

[@chrisdavis1722]

This i is a good information to use in a pinch to finish. Sometimes weather doesn’t adhere to proper scheduling so it’s nice to know that with thin coats, it might work. Thanks for posting 👍

[@itammarakam8836]

Love from Israel, you are the best❤️

[@naomialaniz373]

Great video, I've always wanted to know about this. Thanks ☺️

[@brianwood5220]

Very surprised, thanks for sharing

[@nachojones1]

Good to know. Nice experiment.

[@tssg11wy65]

For everyone outside the US wondering out there, it’s -22/23°C 😂

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

Totally expected the wax to white up like the wool lube did the other day. Good experiment! Any reason you're not getting a small plug-in room heater for your garage?

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I was thinking the same thing! Very surprised that it didn't.

[@mirandamom1346]

I have three! (My Christmas present from my husband was garage insulation 😂)

[@TangoCharlieAlpha]

You are straight up GANGSTA!!

[@TroodosPoolGuy]

Given the very low temperature, I assume there must also be very low humidity. High humidity and damp would cause the lacquer to bloom, therefore, I assume, the lack of moisture in the air allows the propellants to flash off.

[@traceyrice]

I honestly didn't think that would work, so you surprised me. Interesting! 💜

[@blairhaslerud9977]

Never figured you for a scientist.

[@dianes4858]

That icicle at 2:56! 😂 You must need thick blood to live in that cold! Fun to watch, you never cease to amaze.

[@davidgong6258]

Thanks!

[@loismaddux4800]

Amazing!!!

[@TundeEszlari]

Fantastic video.

[@andreabostick6923]

Can you do a video explaining the difference between lacquer, shellac and poly and when you would use each one

[@57WillysCJ]

The side bennefit is there are no bugs to get in the finish as it dries.

[@elliepascoe5954]

That is some dedicated, hardcore restauration! Thanks for this experiment, it was most interesting 😁🇾🇪👍

[@mathquir190]

Thanks ! I am doing something that I wanted to seal before installing and was asking myself if it could work anyway. (no need fancy finish on that just sealing the wood).

[@Roukmouss]

Good video! Thanks

[@caroltanzi29]

Living in California, I probably won’t find an icicle in my garage or studio. OMG! However, this was a very interesting test to see how the products react in different temperatures. Very worthwhile . Thank you. Carol from California

[@dpmeyer4867]

Thanks

[@kevinknight6302]

We dont know cold weather like that here in South Africa. Interesting though

[@rmhbernoff]

We're having similar temps in Massachusetts right now. Hope you're nice and warm inside!

[@leewood729]

"And now I'm going inside..." lol - Your nose changes colour from red outside to normal inside, and man that looks cold! We're having tropical storms and flooding with excessive heat warnings here in NZ. I almost envy your weather.... almost. But an informative video all the same! As usual.

[@tachi98lep]

When you need to use sprays in cold weather, you should use hot water to heat the cans to room tempature!

[@pat_an466]

That was an interesting experiment. Not that I'm likely to need it, since it never gets that cold where I live (Birmingham, UK), but it was fun to watch.

[@brentreed9065]

Interesting, I wouldn't have thought it would have worked as well as it did.

[@seeingthepattern]

Interesting

[@pitsnipe5559]

And there is reason 463 why I now live in Georgia instead of Massachusetts. Brrrrrr! 😊

[@bluecurlygirl]

Very surprised that it turned out as good as it did. I was expecting all kinds of reactions. Very interesting. Just wondering, ordinarily how many coats of either lacquer or shellac would you normally apply to a piece or is it dependant on what the piece is made of? Thanks Dash.

[@JneaCho]

First time to see ur face on cam 😊

[@oh1226]

Not what I expected. I thought it would freeze

[@cargogh]

It certainly looks like that temperature outside.

[@jannamarie3990]

Thanks for being out there in the subzero cold to test this for us. I hate the cold 🥶 but it's great to know it can be done if necessary. I would have never thought to even try it. I understand though without a shop that you can do it in, you have to go to extraordinary lengths to still be able to get the work done. 😊

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

This was interesting though I apply shellac with a pad and it's tough to get it to cover evenly below freezing point. I will try lacquer next time. Thank you.

[@jamesbondo5895]

Ha! I bet you had a pretty thought time pulling off a strip of tape off the roll in that weather

[@DK-df2hi]

Hi. I enjoy your videos. I was wondering if you could explaining the risks of scrapping furniture to the persons health and when to test for lead and other items?

[@TJET737]

I can see that this video is becoming a big hit among your fans! Very interesting. Just wondering if the cans of lacquer, shellac & wax were stored outside in the garage or inside your home? The icicle part made me chuckle. Keep the videos coming!!

[@PoppinWheeliez]

I did not have a heated shop, but then I bought some foam board insulation and a heater and now I do. I also added an exhaust fan. Cost $300. Sell a piece and reinvest.

[@TiberiusBell]

Warming up the cans as well as the surface helps a lot. But u Need to be quick, and I am not. :) I also work outside, so thank you for your little field study.

[@ralphiewigs2208]

About 30 years ago I sprayed lacquer (through a gun) on a humidor on a "cold" dry Southern California afternoon. It was in the 40s, which is fairly brisk around here. I went in to have dinner and when I came back out to admire my work, I saw that the lacquer on the lid had cracked and shattered like glass. I think I just piled too much material too quickly. I might have put it under a light while i had dinner.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I kept my coats this or else I might have had the same problem when I brought it into the warm house.

[@Digitalhunny]

WooooHooooo... 🎶🎶 I can see your breath!🎶🎶 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Now on a _completely_ serious note, any suggestions or recommendations for muting the smell of a piece of furniture _after_ you varathane it? I know it off gases something awful for about 6 weeks after the fact. I'm looking for ways to hurry that process up or get rid of it altogether. Thanks! 🤗💕💕💕