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Title: Wenge Riser Finished
Post by: T Folts on May 17, 2011, 04:55:00 PM
We talked awhile ago about how difficult wenge is to finish because of the porosity and I have struggled in the past but not anymore. However I hate the way the dust makes me feel so I doubt I'l use it that often. Anyway here is what I did. I use Krystal finished and I got some level sealer from them also after trying to fill with the finish and it sure helped. So here is what I did. I sanded my riser with up to 320 then brushed on a coat of level sealer with a foam brush and sanded it back off with 150 (?) I repeated it two more times then I sprayed on a coat and sanded it down with 220, I sprayed on a coat and sanded it with 320 then again and finally with 400 and it came out excellent . I also have been adjusting my shape with each bow and I think I like it.
(http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/tfolts/WengeRiser001.jpg)
(http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/tfolts/WengeRiser005.jpg)
(http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/tfolts/WengeRiser004.jpg)
(http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/tfolts/WengeRiser002.jpg)
Title: Re: Wenge Riser Finished
Post by: Ray Borbon on May 17, 2011, 05:06:00 PM
Excellent work
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Post by: PV on May 17, 2011, 05:08:00 PM
Looks Great !!!!!

Just finished one with Wenge. I use Krystal as well. Put 10 + coats of CA to fill and still didn't all of the pores. Don't put superglue over your first coats of Krystal    :knothead:
Title: Re: Wenge Riser Finished
Post by: Al Dente on May 17, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Looks beautiful.  Happy for you that you figured out a way to fill the pores.  It really worked well for you, the end result is stunning.
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Post by: hova on May 17, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
that is absolutely amazing!

i love it , when do i get to shoot it?


-hov
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Post by: Bodork on May 17, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
That looks great! I use the thunderbird high solids sealer and have very good luck with it. I brush on several thick coats then sand it all off.
Title: Re: Wenge Riser Finished
Post by: fish n chicks on May 18, 2011, 01:27:00 AM
What a stunner! Very nice work and great contours.
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Post by: T Folts on May 18, 2011, 07:09:00 AM
Hova anytime, just stop by or look me up at a shoot.
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Post by: hova on May 18, 2011, 08:00:00 AM
very generous of you. maybe we'll get the chance someday.


great work.
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Post by: toon on May 18, 2011, 10:57:00 AM
nice job
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Post by: b.glass on May 18, 2011, 12:07:00 PM
Very nice and I bet it is nice and heavy!
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Post by: T Folts on May 18, 2011, 12:15:00 PM
b.glass
Not as heavy as my dymondwood riser. but yes it has nice mass.
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Post by: BWD on May 19, 2011, 11:26:00 AM
That looks real good.
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Post by: droptine59 on May 20, 2011, 10:38:00 AM
Beautiful!
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Post by: jsweka on May 20, 2011, 06:47:00 PM
Awesome!!!  I've got to try some of that someday.
Title: Re: Wenge Riser Finished
Post by: White Oak on May 20, 2011, 07:53:00 PM
Congrats on both the shape and the finish.Both look great!! Thanks for sharing the finish info.
Ed  :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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