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SEQUENTIAL/DSI => Prophet => Sequential Prophet-6 => Topic started by: JoeFuture on November 25, 2017, 09:28:28 PM

Title: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: JoeFuture on November 25, 2017, 09:28:28 PM
I'm working on a custom synth case and I'd like to match the walnut panels on my Prophet 6. Anyone know what finish was used on them?
Title: Re: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: lt773 on November 27, 2017, 10:52:51 AM
To me it seems like a semi gloss or matte polyurethane finish. Or possibly a mix of both to get the right sheen.
Title: Re: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: Robot Heart on November 27, 2017, 03:47:44 PM
Here's the scoop. Walnut wood sanded to 320 and then stained with Minwax Special Walnut, one light coat.  You can get this stain pretty much anywhere, I know Home Depot has it for sure.  Rub it on, wait 5-10 minutes, wipe off excess.  Let dry at least 24 hours prior to finishing.
 
For finish, we use Watco Lacquer mixed 50% gloss, 50% satin.  If you use a spray can, the semi-gloss will be close.  Spray can Deft might work also.  This is a little harder to find.  Lowe's used to carry but I don’t think they do any more, at least in pints and quarts.  Here’s a link for a spray can. (https://www.woodcraft.com/products/watco-lacquer-semi-gloss-spray?gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXOww38km8W3zAz3a24duf2hfAqq6zMOifcOObkJSOETW28nw-l07k4aAuQDEALw_wcB)
 
Title: Re: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: DavidDever on November 28, 2017, 12:29:39 AM
Quote from: Robot Heart on November 27, 2017, 03:47:44 PM
Here's the scoop. Walnut wood sanded to 320 and then stained with Minwax Special Walnut, one light coat.  You can get this stain pretty much anywhere, I know Home Depot has it for sure.  Rub it on, wait 5-10 minutes, wipe off excess.  Let dry at least 24 hours prior to finishing.
 
For finish, we use Watco Lacquer mixed 50% gloss, 50% satin.  If you use a spray can, the semi-gloss will be close.  Spray can Deft might work also.  This is a little harder to find.  Lowe's used to carry but I don’t think they do any more, at least in pints and quarts.  Here’s a link for a spray can. (https://www.woodcraft.com/products/watco-lacquer-semi-gloss-spray?gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXOww38km8W3zAz3a24duf2hfAqq6zMOifcOObkJSOETW28nw-l07k4aAuQDEALw_wcB)

Awesome–thanks for the detail!
Title: Re: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: JoeFuture on November 28, 2017, 07:45:50 AM
That's amazing - thanks so much Robot Heart! I'll post pics once I'm finished with the case.
Title: Re: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: Pidcin on November 29, 2017, 05:04:43 PM
Quote from: JoeFuture on November 28, 2017, 07:45:50 AM
That's amazing - thanks so much Robot Heart! I'll post pics once I'm finished with the case.

Cool!
Title: Re: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: vcfvca on December 06, 2017, 04:15:51 PM
Quote from: Robot Heart on November 27, 2017, 03:47:44 PM
Here's the scoop. Walnut wood sanded to 320 and then stained with Minwax Special Walnut, one light coat.  You can get this stain pretty much anywhere, I know Home Depot has it for sure.  Rub it on, wait 5-10 minutes, wipe off excess.  Let dry at least 24 hours prior to finishing.
 
For finish, we use Watco Lacquer mixed 50% gloss, 50% satin.  If you use a spray can, the semi-gloss will be close.  Spray can Deft might work also.  This is a little harder to find.  Lowe's used to carry but I don’t think they do any more, at least in pints and quarts.  Here’s a link for a spray can. (https://www.woodcraft.com/products/watco-lacquer-semi-gloss-spray?gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXOww38km8W3zAz3a24duf2hfAqq6zMOifcOObkJSOETW28nw-l07k4aAuQDEALw_wcB)

This is brilliant. So is it a similar finish for the OB6?
Title: Re: Finish on walnut sides?
Post by: Pidcin on January 11, 2018, 02:35:33 PM
How’s the case going ? Any updates on it ?