Probabilities are just about any piece of unfinished wood furniture you purchase will come with some issues. Many times they will have parts that stick or loose joints. They can also have knots in the wood, saw marks, and rough edges. It is best to bother to repair any issues with the furniture before you apply the varnish.
The 1st job when preparing your unfinished wood furniture is to make certain it is put together perfectly. Carefully look at all the joints to determine if there are any weak areas. One place where they can often be found is on the drawers. Most unfinished wood f ittings is put together with stapes. When the staples are in correctly you should have no Problems. Sometimes they ‘re going to need to be bolstered with finishing nails. To help to keep the wood from splitting it is best to drill a pilot hole before putting the nail in. Re-glue any loose arms, rungs, or legs and inspect to see that drawers slide effortlessly on their runners.
The next move should be to meticulously inspect the wood for sap. Cleaning any sap or resin that has toughened and clear out any knots and sap pockets with turpentine. If the knots are loose it is best to totally remove them and then glue them prepared. Sand the pieces thoroughly to get rid of any rough edges. Commence with coarse sandpaper and work your way to a fine grit. Fill in any low spots or gaps with putty or wood filler. Do not employ a planer as this may chip the wood.
Before you finish your unfinished wood furniture it needs to be scrupulously sealed. When wood is not sealed it can develop issues as the wood expands and contracts with changes in warmth and moisture. Do not forget the seal the interior of drawers and other hidden parts of the piece to stop warping and splitting.
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25 Nov 2009 / Free Information
Posted by The Filler @ 7:47 am
