tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post4550430064394112601..comments2024-03-27T12:51:12.930-07:00Comments on Woodworking in a Tiny Shop: Dining Chair - Part 8Tiny Shop Woodworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-343736420017077852016-05-19T21:00:19.162-07:002016-05-19T21:00:19.162-07:00Mannyboy, sorry for the deleyed response. I was o...Mannyboy, sorry for the deleyed response. I was on vacation.<br /><br />From what I have read, contact with moisture will cause surface fibers to swell (even in perfectly smooth planed wood) and cause imperfections in the finish. Swelled fibers can cause a "fuzzy" feeling to the surface. It's all about how wood reacts to water. Using a finish like shellac that is alcohol-based shouldn't raise the grain, but I've read so many times that it's a good idea to purposely raise the grain and sand off the nibs for a better finish afterwards.Tiny Shop Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-73882947498413259822016-05-13T15:50:04.264-07:002016-05-13T15:50:04.264-07:00In you're last post you mentioned using wet ra...In you're last post you mentioned using wet rags on the other chairs to raise the wood gain then sanded in down smooth again. I'm not sure why this was needed if the chairs started out smooth when you had built them. Mannyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795182669653378419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-55995500939318755452016-04-05T09:13:51.778-07:002016-04-05T09:13:51.778-07:00Good idea Ralph. One of these days I'll get t...Good idea Ralph. One of these days I'll get to that. Maybe after the chairs are complete.Tiny Shop Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-57553607361798036592016-04-05T02:32:22.063-07:002016-04-05T02:32:22.063-07:00Chairs look good Matt. How about a shop tour? I...Chairs look good Matt. How about a shop tour? I'd like to see how your phone booth compares to mine.Ralph Boumenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606484453109932074noreply@blogger.com