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General Category => Kit Assembly Service => Topic started by: Toys4Boys on August 29, 2023, 02:02:37 AM

Title: Finish Question For Paul B.
Post by: Toys4Boys on August 29, 2023, 02:02:37 AM

Hi Paul, you posted a Crack finished with a red dye in the gallery, 6/19/19, would you post more details?

Title: Re: Finish Question For Paul B.
Post by: Paul Birkeland on August 29, 2023, 06:14:46 AM

That was one built to look similar to a specific vintage phonograph.  The base is mahogany dyed red and the top plate is a gold vein powder.

Title: Re: Finish Question For Paul B.
Post by: Toys4Boys on August 29, 2023, 07:29:48 AM

Yes, I saw that, was wondering if you remembered any other particulars, ie. what type of dye and what protective finish?

Title: Re: Finish Question For Paul B.
Post by: Paul Birkeland on August 29, 2023, 08:24:44 AM

The bigger deal is that the base isn't alder, it's mahogany.  I'm pretty sure I used Transtint dye on it. 

Title: Re: Finish Question For Paul B.
Post by: Toys4Boys on August 29, 2023, 11:22:30 AM

I saw that as well, thinking about Mahogany stain, possibly with the red dye underneath.

Title: Re: Finish Question For Paul B.
Post by: 2wo on August 29, 2023, 05:26:57 PM

You can get a couple different stains and test them on the inside  surfaces of the base sections...John