Posted: 8/27/2024 7:05:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Homesteader375][Edited]
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Alright, I'm about to do a small run of cribbage boards. I'm trying to settle on a finish. My challenge is I currently have board blanks cut from red oak, pecan, red birch, walnut, and red cedar. The line work and lettering will be cut through Oramask with a 30 degree V bit with CNC @ .0325 and then painted with enamel. The holes will have a 30 degree chamfer at the same time. Once unmasked, I'll hit it with final sanding grit around 240 - 320. I'm leaning towards maybe Odies oil or Osmo. After finish, I figured I would drill out the holes on CNC to avoid them being packed with finish. That said, I'm not married to this order of operation. I've never tried to get a really good finish on something with this many permanent holes before. I'm trying to avoid lacquer finishes for this run as I have a plan to offer upgraded boards with figured woods and polished lacquer finishes at premium prices. This is more of an "every man's" board. Built very well but without premium features. There's peg storage on the bottom but that doesn't really impact the finish. What say you folks? What would you choose for a durable finish that is easy and won't get weird with the various wood choices? How about the process?Attached File |
