Corsair H.M.S. Enterprize Build Log

[richardjjs]

"Just as the old saying goes: Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. So rest easy, focus on your recovery, and everything will work out."

Yes Preparation Prepaeration Preperation

 

[richardjjs]

Thanks.

With TiteBond (now)

 

[richardjjs]

Well in point of fact, I asked for a suggestion, not a tutorial.
Let’s remember, in this case it’s more about protection/ preservation, Pear, for all of it’s benefits is not really a striking material.
As examples, I include a couple pieces I enhanced/ refreshed myself using now, unavailable, Arrow wood finish, but requiring multiple rubbing/polishing sessions, largely impractical for this type of project, also have used Purdy system oil finish on fine walnut….lots of elbow grease.
Thus the proven result( from some pro admiralty builds) from what I’ve seen using the wipe on poly.

Not the best photos but I think you’d agree, some examples of very fine walnut.

Admins: if posting rifle pics here violates anything , please remove. Only post them as examples of nice wood/wood finishes.

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My only comment here is that the original builder used very primitive tools and Adze marks would have been on the Frames Not Highly polished
BUT!

 

[TRS7139]

My only comment here is that the original builder used very primitive tools and Adze marks would have been on the Frames Not Highly polished
BUT!

Look at any model in the Naval Academy collection, tells me everything I need to know.

 

[richardjjs]

Look at any model in the Naval Academy collection, tells me everything I need to know.

I am not saying not to get it smooth just wondring how polished it shoiuld be

 

[TRS7139]

I am not saying not to get it smooth just wondring how polished it shoiuld be

Several world class builders finish with 600-800 grit paper for a nice “sheen”.