![]() Last edited by Dean Thomas 12-15-2008 at 5:35 PM. I've not played with purpleheart in this regard, but am thinking about how oak and walnut can have a marked reaction between a finish and any steel that's close by. One other possible point might have to do with any reaction between the wood itself and any finish. Like finger-print impressions until the lacquer is good and hard. You may be able to prolong the beautiful purple/red hue but sooner or later it will turn. Exotics like purpleheart are destined to turn brown over time. Remember that lacquer takes about 30 days to completely cure, however, and that things can happen if you're not careful in those thirty days. So even though you do not put your project in direct sunlight it will always darken over time. Expect 10-20 waste due to rough edges and small knots. Best price on Purpleheart we offer Select and Better (Sel&Btr) grade. Forty-seven to twenty-four inches long to optimize shipping costs. Surfaced on two sides (S2S) with rough edges. Lacquer, on the other hand, tends to be closer to clear (they call it "water white" for that reason), especially when used first to seal and then to build a few coats for good wearing. Purpleheart gets more purple as it age when exposed to UV light. Order Purpleheart Lumberby the board foot.I feel as though the BLO yellows the finished color of most woods. My limited experience says that your best shot is going to be with either multiple coats of lacquer and then buffed out, or with a straight CA finish, not a BLO/CA combo. The hardest thing seems to be keeping purple purple and red red. ![]()
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