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Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - MountainWood - 08-22-2015
What would be the best choice for durability and looks?
I'm thinking 3-4 coats of satin poly. But I certainly can be talked into something else.
What did you use? TIA
Re: Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - Blacky's Boy - 08-22-2015
I used satin poly. But I thinned it down by 50% and wiped it on. Then I sanded between each coat. I think I put on about 5 or 6 coats. It's been since 2008 and that tool cabinet still looks good
Re: Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - MountainWood - 08-22-2015
Thanks Dom!
Initially I was thinking wipe-on, but with so many nooks and crannys, I might break out my HVLP spray gun.
Lacquer won't provide durability IMHO, so that's out.
I've been wondering if there's a water-based poly option. Has anyone had experience spraying it?
I've got semi-gloss oil-based poly, which seems a little too "blingy" for me, so I'm needing to purchase something here soon.
Again, thanks for all the replies.
I'll post some pics of the finished cabinet if it looks good.
Re: Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - cputnam - 08-22-2015
John has posted a number of reports about durability. For a wiping finish Arm-R-Seal wins. For spray Endurovar wins, I think.
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Re: Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - MountainWood - 08-22-2015
Thanks Curt! All good info.
Re: Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - KSMike - 08-22-2015
Arm-R-Seal is the only finish I've ever used on indoor furniture, I love that stuff. I've never tried spraying it but I'm going to try it sometime.
Re: Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - Scoony - 08-22-2015
I have had great success with Minwax Oil modified Water Based Poly. Easy to spray, dries fast. You can finish the cabinet with 3 coats in a day.
Re: Finish for a hand tool cabinet? - MountainWood - 08-22-2015
I've never heard of it but I'm looking into it as we speak.