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neatturns
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Veneer finish

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I am always impressed by the finish on the wood veneer finishes I see on here.
What is the secret to getting that glossy smooth finish.
The latest ski I used parchment paper and tried really keep my epoxy layer on top smooth and evenly spread. I still got some rough spots. So I sanded and put another thin layer of epoxy on top.

Is there a good method or sequence of steps to make it that glossy smooth finish?
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Post by Dtrain »

helmans spar urathane. its a miniwax brandname product. rona, home hardware etc.

sand epoxy, apply spar with foam brush, let dry, light sand, repeat 2twice, last coat with urethane in a rattle can.

works for me.
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Post by Toddh77 »

I've done some tests with clear topsheet over the top of the veneer, and it looked killer. Might want to layup a small piece and give it a try.
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Post by vinman »

Entropy resin CLR over the veneer looks great and feels hard. I'm hoping it protects the veneers better than spar.
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If there is some craters in the epoxy that is on top of the veneer, is it fine to sand back the epoxy back to the veneer. Then put another later on?

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Post by gozaimaas »

Yes that is fine
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Post by neatturns »

Is anyone using paper backed veneer sheets?
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Post by twizzstyle »

The bamboo veneer I've used had some kind of backing material.

I put clear nylon (sublimated by Miller Studios) over the bamboo veneer and it gave a perfectly glassy smooth crystal clear top, looks amazing.
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Post by Dtrain »

Paperback is fine. Might add a sniff of weight. But there waaaaaay easier to cut if you want to do inlays. As far as sanding goes and epoxy craters. I've sanded it right back to veneer before I had so many. It's all good. Orbital sand works a charm.
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Post by Richuk »

I'm interested in why you guys don't remove epoxy. Epoxy is brittle and will yellow over time. Belt sanders over 'random' orbital sanders? Has anyone tested the urethane used to protect bowling lanes - might be a good starting point?
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Post by dbabicwa »

twizzstyle wrote:The bamboo veneer I've used had some kind of backing material.

I put clear nylon (sublimated by Miller Studios) over the bamboo veneer and it gave a perfectly glassy smooth crystal clear top, looks amazing.

Twizz,

this nylon, how wide is it? Would it be possible to get it in 40-45cm width?

Thanks in advance.

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Post by chrismp »

I don't know if Isosport produces Nylon topsheets this wide. Miller only has it in 345mm width.
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Post by dbabicwa »

Zebrawood veneer on my new kiteboard. Pre cured PU sidewalls.

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GoldSpar Original varnish sprayed on bamboo to get not a smooth surface, more like a textured one:

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Better for the water contact. Duno. Maybe.


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Looking good mate
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Post by dbabicwa »

Thanks mate!

If only I could find a nylon wide enough coz this varnishing is killing me:(

Got the topsheet for the bottom but it's a bit too thick for top.

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