Since beginning my new adventure in scrolling, I've done a few things but haven't finished them since I wanted to do it in my garage but it's been too cold. Today, it's 60 and sunny, finally. Now I'm full of questions! Please forgive me if I sound like an absurd idiot, but if I don't ask, I'll never learn anything.
I need to know how to apply finishes, mostly to fretwork. I read so many posts here about what to use, but not how to use it. Example, when applying BLO or any other oil, how do I apply it? I read about dipping and hanging and have just tried that and I made such a big mess! How are you supposed to hang it so the oil doesn't pool in the frework? Am I supposed to turn it every so often? After dipping a piece and hanging, how long should I wait before spraying it with the top coat? What top coat finish should I use? Shellac? Poly? I'm so lost, please help.
I need to know how to apply finishes, mostly to fretwork. I read so many posts here about what to use, but not how to use it. Example, when applying BLO or any other oil, how do I apply it? I read about dipping and hanging and have just tried that and I made such a big mess! How are you supposed to hang it so the oil doesn't pool in the frework? Am I supposed to turn it every so often? After dipping a piece and hanging, how long should I wait before spraying it with the top coat? What top coat finish should I use? Shellac? Poly? I'm so lost, please help.
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