Tall Red Cedar HF

Finally got back to turning some more Red Cedar after conquering the finish problems I was having with this wood. This piece is 12 1/2" X 7" and took 6 coats of gloss wipe on poly. Buffed with White diamond and wax.

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Bill Bolen

Registered: March 2007
Location: Eureka, Missouri
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Date: Sat August 15, 2009
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Keywords: tall red cedar hf

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Brendan McAreavy

This is beautiful - I am stunned by the finish which really enhances the wood, super work.

#1 Sat August 15, 2009 10:27pm

Brian Higgins

your not kidding about the finish. cedar is a nightmare to get a high gloss on. another excellent piece, and i love the subtle texturing around the rim.

#2 Sun August 16, 2009 12:23am

Darrenjttu

Nice peice. What kinda wax do you use?

#3 Sun August 16, 2009 10:46pm

Bill Bolen

Wax used is Whatever comes with the Beahl system. I believe it is carnuba...Bill..

#4 Mon August 17, 2009 1:59am

Mike Baber

Another great piece Bill, you do great work as always! Thumbs Up!

Wizzy

#5 Mon August 17, 2009 3:19pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Wonderful piece. Did you ever figure out how to keep the finish from pealing down the road on the cedar? 8-)

#6 Mon August 17, 2009 3:32pm

Bill Bolen

Yup Rev. I started sealing all the knots and curly grain with CA just prior to starting finish sanding. I've one piece in the shop for 4 months and still looks the same...Bill..

#7 Mon August 17, 2009 4:36pm