"CHESTNUT" Products.
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Acrylic Sanding Sealer.
Typical uses: To seal open pores of timber prior to application of lacquers, waxes or polishes. Once dry lightly sand for a smooth surface. Method of application Foam Brush, Brush, cloth or spray. Drying time Within twenty minutes under normal conditions. Coverage approx. 8-10 m² per litre. Compatibility Can be used as a basecoat for Acrylic Gloss Lacquer, Acrylic Lacquer, Ebonising Lacquer, Acrylic Satin Lacquer, WoodWax 22, Woodturner’s Stick Wax, Friction Polish. Tips One coat should be sufficient to seal the piece you are working on. It is not advisable to apply more than one coat, especially when using a ‘hard’ topcoat (i.e. lacquers). Thinning may be required when applying over a large area. |
Acrylic Lacquer.
Typical uses: A gloss finish, water-based lacquer which gives a very hard-wearing finish. Method of application Foam Brush, Brush, cloth or spray. Drying time Within twenty minutes under normal conditions. Coverage approx. 8-10 m² per litre. Compatibility Can be used over Acrylic Sanding Sealer and Cellulose Sanding Sealer. Once dried, Burnishing Cream or WoodWax 22 may be used on top of this product. Tips Thinning may be required when applying over a large area. Acrylic finishes have a tendency to ‘froth-up’ when applied; to reduce this we recommend the use of our Foam Brushes. Not suitable for exterior use. Conforms to EN71 for use on toys Thinners Water. |
Friction Polish.
Typical uses: High gloss finish usually used on the lathe although it can be applied off the lathe Method of application Either by holding a moistened pad against work revolving on the lathe or continued rubbing off the lathe Drying time The friction caused by application means that the polish dries immediately Coverage Virtually impossible to calculate due to the nature of application Compatibility Can be used on bare wood or over any of the Chestnut Products’ Sanding Sealers. The final finish can be treated with Burnishing Cream for an even higher gloss. Waxes can also be applied over Friction Polish. Tips Apply a thin coat and keep the cloth moving. For an incredible finish try applying Friction Polish over a burnished coat of Melamine Lacquer then use Burnishing Cream on top. Thinners Methylated Spirits (Should not be needed) |
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Melamine Laquer.
Typical uses: A quick drying lacquer which gives a very hard-wearing gloss finish. Method of application Foam Brush, Brush, cloth or spray. Drying time Within five minutes under normal conditions. Coverage approx. 8-10 m² per litre. Compatibility Can be used over Cellulose Sanding Sealer. Once dried, the use of Burnishing Cream will give a higher gloss finish; WoodWax 22 may also be used on top of this product. Tips Thinning may be required when applying over a large area. Not suitable for exterior use. Conforms to EN71 for use on toys Thinners Cellulose Thinners |
End seal.
Typical uses: To seal wet wood to prevent splitting Method of application Brush or dip Drying time Up to one hour depending on thickness of coating Coverage 4-6 sq m per litre Tips Apply liberally Thinners Water |
Burnishing Spray (Black).
Typical uses: A satin, water-based lacquer which gives a very hard-wearing black finish to emulate the look of ebony. Method of application Aerosol Drying time Within twenty minutes under normal conditions. Coverage approx. 1-2 m² per can. Compatibility Can be used over Acrylic Sanding Sealer and Cellulose Sanding Sealer. Tips Be sure to avoid spraying over other items you do not want contaminated with black lacquer! On large areas apply in thin coats. This product can be used for exterior applications. Thinners Not applicable |
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French Polish.
Typical uses: For a high gloss finish on fine furniture Method of application Traditional french polishing techniques with a rubber Drying time 5 minutes Coverage 5-8 sq m per litre Compatibility Can be used over Shellac Sanding Sealer; WoodWax 22 can be used afterwards once the polish is completely dry Tips French polishing is an art that requires a lot of time and patience! Thinners Methylated Spirit |
Gilt Cream.
No information available. |
Wax Sticks.
Typical uses: For a tough, high gloss finish usually used on small items. Method of application By using the heat generated by holding the stick against work revolving on the lathe to melt and transfer a small amount of wax from stick to wood. Drying time Virtually instant Coverage Impossible to quantify - a little goes a long way! Compatibility Use over any of the Chestnut Products Sanding Sealers. Is also used over Friction Polish Tips Work quickly to avoid a build up of wax in one area. This is a blend of waxes making it easier to apply than pure stick waxes. |
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Tung Oil.
In need of a hard wearing, natural, solvent and additive free finish? You’ve come to the right page.
Tung Oil, or Chinese Wood Oil as it’s sometimes called, is a natural oil derived from the seed of the nut of the tung tree. The jury is out as to whether it can spark a nut allergy. Tung Oil air dries to form a tough, hard film that has a fairly strong amber tint. Because it doesn’t have any solvent or driers in it it can take a while to dry, and dependant on conditions this can be up to a week although 48 hours is more common. As with most finishes a thinner coat will dry quicker. Normally applied with a brush or cloth. Tung Oil gives a very hard-wearing finish but is not recommended for areas around sinks etc. Acrylic Spray Lacquer (Gloss & Satin)
When you need to protect your work but don’t want an overpowering shine on it, Acrylic Satin Lacquer is an ideal choice. With the benefit of an easy aerosol application, especially useful on awkward shapes, this is a hard wearing water based lacquer that will protect whatever it’s put onto, leaving an attractive satin sheen.
Acrylic Satin Lacquer is touch dry and dust free in about five minutes and hard dry about 20 minutes, ready for a second coat if needed after a light cut back with a fine abrasive. For best results it should be used over either Cellulose Sanding Sealer or the Acrylic Sanding Sealer aerosol. If you have a change of heart on the finish the lacquer can be brought to a gloss by using either Burnishing Cream or the Buffing Wheel Kit. Or you can simply apply a coat of Acrylic Gloss Lacquer! |
Lemon Oil.
If you’re looking for a finish that won’t change the colour of your timber, won’t overpower the natural beauty of the wood with a high gloss but will still protect the timber and smell nice, well, you’re in the right place!
Lemon Oil is a clear, low build finish. By that we mean that it’s a very thin liquid with a very low solids content, so no matter how much you apply it’s not going to build up to a discernible visible film on the surface. Instead it soaks in and seals the surface, offering a level of water resistance and protection against handling. Normally applied with a brush or a cloth it’s very easy to use and covers well and doesn’t usually show overlaps, so it’s ideal for large areas which often look better without a high gloss. And as you might expect, it has a pleasant lemon aroma too, although this does fade after a while. Ebonising Lacquer
Ebonising Lacquer is a tough, hard-wearing water-based lacquer. It is heavily pigmented so that when it is dry it emulates the classic satin look of ebony.
Usually applied over a sanding sealer (either Cellulose Sanding Sealer or Acrylic Sanding Sealer aerosol) it is touch dry in about five minutes and hard dry after twenty minutes. Although heavily pigmented it is not paint and will still allow the grain of the timber to show through, rather than obliterating it completely. Liming Wax and Gilt Cream can be applied over Ebonising Lacquer to give a pleasing, eye-catching yet very simple artistic effect. If a bright gloss finish is required from Ebonising Lacquer this is best achieved by using Burnishing Cream on the lacquer which will polish it up to a high gloss. Acrylic Gloss Lacquer can also be applied on top of Ebonising Lacquer, as can WoodWax 22 and Microcrystalline Wax |
Superglue.
When you want to bond two surfaces together quickly and efficiently there’s nothing much that beats a cyanoacrylate superglue.
Chestnut Products’ CA Superglues come in three viscosities:
A full cure – and maximum strength – requires 24 hours. Low temperatures can reduce the cure time. To get the longest life out of your glue, keep away from warmth – they are best stored at +5 degrees C. |
Nyweb. Pads
NyWeb pads are a non-woven nylon webbing with an abrasive – either silicon carbide or aluminium oxide – embedded into them to give an exactly defined cut.
When NyWeb becomes clogged with dust simply beat it against a suitable surface or use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust. NyWeb can be used wet or dry, and the Orange and White are particularly useful for the application of waxes, ensuring a smooth, even coat. Each pad is approx 15 x 21cm. |
