well i put the model 32 aside for a couple of weeks until the crazy season is over and i can trust my parts will arrive safe and sound so i decided to get my 2275 a woody
was not in a great state when i got it, back corner was cracked and split, i have rejoined it back together and blended the crack back into the veneer and 98% invisible
Other than that there are a few spots unfortunately where the veneer has come off but ill try to deal with that later
Anyway i started with a 100 grit orbital pass over it and moved in with the hand paper to finish the outer edges. Ill be finishing it up with a 240grit...
Now i have a Danish oil and a Australia Jarah stain to choose between at the moment, i had a look at some waxes but couldn't really find a decent range to serve my needs.
Anyway i did a quick application of each on the bottom side straight after the orbital just to get an idea of how it would look on it.
I was a bit disappointed with the danish oil, it looked tacky and dated when they mention on the packet that it should bring out the natural warmth in the wood, now if this is just because i didnt sand it to 240grit who knows but i doubt it. But i will give it overnight to do its thing and see if the finish changes...
The Jarah is much nicer and the grain is much more pleasing to the eyes. I will try adding a layer of danish oil over the top of the Jarah as some people recommend just to see the results before i make a final decision...
Another bonus of the Jarah is its a stain so it blends any sections of missing veneer into the underlying wood.
Ive included some comparison shots, let us know what you think please :thmbsp: