I'll be attempting one of these spiral pine Christmas Trees for the first time, and if it gets my customer's attention I'd like to be able to crank some of these out. This picture comes from the plans I bought off Etsy. I'd like to go for this kind of look, keeping it natural and accenting the wood's natural character. Is there a finish that would achieve this look and work well in production?
Is it possible to spray this stuff from a gravity-fed HVLP sprayer with a 30 gal air compressor? The direction sheet doesn't mention it can be sprayed. Also, if it can, any advice on how to do it is appreciated. The only thing I've read so far is to dilute it with about 25% lacquer thinner before shooting.
Answered your lacquer question in other thread. As far as finish why not a Danish oil? Easy to apply. Give a little yellow tint but still keep natural beauty of wood. Has Poly in it to help in protection. Just a suggestion. As far as cranking out, you will be surprised how much work is in one. Good luck.
I dip all my baskets in one coat of Danish oil (Watco) Does not leave a poly shine which I like and yet protects wood to a degree. Lots of work in these also.
