Hi, the image is a mount/backing for a wall clock. Its veneered wood at least 60years old. I thought I'd put a new/restored finish on it. I took a 600gr piece of sand paper and gave it a light rub. The dust that came off was white. turned the 600g paper white too. tack cloth wiped.
Since I can still see the "crazing" (I know that's more of a ceramic term yes?). Can any one confirm: if I re-coat the crazing will still be visible? Does it depend on the type of finish?
I've got tung&turpentine available. Or do I just have to sand away until the crazing is gone -- and then (likely?) re-stain?
I've a feeling if I sand away the finish, I'll sand away the veneer too (the entire piece is 3/8")
I don't want even more coatings & finishes in my workshop, and I'm ok with whatever I end up with. -- just wondering if I can do better with what I already got.
This is actually a good beginner/practice job for me, I do have some older, nice, tables that are "crazing" and I'd like to take a shot at those for reals, but don't dare trust myself at this point.
thanks for any insight(s)!
Since I can still see the "crazing" (I know that's more of a ceramic term yes?). Can any one confirm: if I re-coat the crazing will still be visible? Does it depend on the type of finish?
I've got tung&turpentine available. Or do I just have to sand away until the crazing is gone -- and then (likely?) re-stain?
I've a feeling if I sand away the finish, I'll sand away the veneer too (the entire piece is 3/8")
I don't want even more coatings & finishes in my workshop, and I'm ok with whatever I end up with. -- just wondering if I can do better with what I already got.
This is actually a good beginner/practice job for me, I do have some older, nice, tables that are "crazing" and I'd like to take a shot at those for reals, but don't dare trust myself at this point.
thanks for any insight(s)!