Very informative and really useful video. I like how you touch upon topics around the core subject. Not just "here's a sander, run it across the table with 2000 then a buffer, thanks for watching". You go into potential problems, and tips on a deeper level. Definitely worth it, thanks!

Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use kzread.infoUgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uRmP2 truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀

This was borderline amazing! Very clear and well-spoken. Much appreciated!

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful.

I love how you go through every step and the excitement that comes through when you're talking as well! The piece came out so beautifully 😎. You just earned another subscriber!

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

+Donna Cracchiolo thank you so much.

@TrussttN01

3 жыл бұрын

Make that 2 new subscribers. The piece looks fantastic.

Jeff, you have outstanding speaking and teaching skills. Thanks for one of the best fine woodworking videos on KZread. 10/10

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+David Urquhart thank you!

@paulmichalec2880

6 жыл бұрын

Jeff Baker The comment was nothing really...NP Jeff. I'm from an industrial engineering background, but specializing 18 years in the natural stone industry. Basically had to teach existing hand fabricators, glass machine manufacturers, etc how to convert most if not all of their existing products, processes, and methodologies from manual to automated. Needless to say, essentially I became a technical writer by night, and a teambuilder and trainer during rhe days. YES....I MADE OVER 235 Training videos for everything from shop helper, to your typical owner/ CEO's. So I'll drop you another comment(s) as soon as I get a chancr tonse you in action again! Thanks again Jeff. Paul M

@Carl-LaFong1618

5 жыл бұрын

drinking game.... everytime he says random orbit sander.

@BobKauffman

4 жыл бұрын

I came to say the same thing. This was a very well organized and presented instructional video. I'm rarely motivated to hit the Like button but I did for this one.

Watched this video last year and used this technique on a couple of toychests I made for my niece and nephew for Christmas. They came out beautiful. Thanks so much for the video, I will be using this technique for all of my finishings going forward!😁

@homebuiltshop

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I'm happy it helped you out.

Thanks for questions that I was looking for on the poly drying. I’m doing my maple fret board on my Kramer barrette Special. This video was helpful.

Thanks for this great video. Concise yet with all the basics and really helpful tips and caveats. Best single video I’ve come across on this topic. You’re a legend! 🇦🇺

Watched this video a couple of years ago and came back for a refresher, really helpful, thanks!

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 👍

Dude at first glance, I thought you were Woogie Woganowski from There's Something About Mary! Thanks for this technique. I'm gonna give it a try.

@kanaboy34

9 ай бұрын

Holly shit I did too!!!😂😂😂

@kyleparscal5775

8 ай бұрын

Hilarious 😂😂😂

I like how you gave a detailed remedy in case of accidentally sanding through the finish. Your finish looks awesome. Great video.

@homebuiltshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you for posting this informative video. This will assist me with a project I was working on and clearup my mistakes to get me back on track. Thanks again!

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. 👍

I am a couple years behind on this video but it is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Jeff, great video.

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for all the great info Jeff. Much appreciated! Keep up the great work, you are definitely an inspiration to keep at it!

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+Jake Elliot thank you Jake!

@Med1cJake

7 жыл бұрын

no not cousins 😊

I just redid my hardwood floors, 3 coats of oil based poly after staining, I sanded in between coats. Still little rough. So much work, now considering renting a push buffer to buff them because I know it will make them really look good. A lot of work re doing these 70 year old floors but they look amazing compared to the new flooring I had to install in kitchen. Way more character. Thanks for video

Buffing and sanding after the finish is cured for two weeks... seems like a good idea. Thanks for this great video.

Thanks so much! Don't pay attention to the stupid trolls. I never understand why people can get nasty. Especially with an informative video, that you were kind enough to put out. Kudos to you!

This is a killer video! Sharing a couple more things I learned in the process. When selecting an automotive polishing compound make sure to get one that is a POLISH, NOT A RUBBING compound. The bottles and jars can be deceptively similar. Rubbing compound is too abrasive to leave a mirror shine on polyurethane. Wet sanding by hand works fine if you can’t find 1500 grit with a Velcro backing for the orbital sander. Picked up 4 inch round microfiber pads and they stick on great to the orbital sander. $2.50 for a pack of 5 at Autozone. No need for buffing pads with Velcro backing if you can’t find those either. The polishing process takes longer than you think even with the orbital sander. I can’t even imagine doing a large surface by hand. The joy of accomplishing a smooth mirror shine is worth it!

@bfremming

Жыл бұрын

Okay - so I followed this process exactly - and the issue I have is that I "don't" have a mirror finish! I applied this process following a multi-multi-multi day application process of General Finishes gloss finish, but wanted a finishing process that took away all the nibs. I wiped every coat strategically using microfiber cloths, but even here there occasionally can be an errant poly fiber that gets free. In using the 2000 grit process, I took away the nibs, but it clearly took away the original high-gloss of my final poly coat. The polish did not bring that back. My question - would using a polishing compound smooth back the finish to a high enough grit that it would turn mirror? This isn't for everyone, but I use this table as a production flow table for slides and negative digitizing. There are pluses and negatives of using Minwax/Varathane versus General Finishes, but the biggest benefit to General is that it takes a little longer to dry and levels out better.

@HomeImProveMentHow

Жыл бұрын

You can go over your finish by hand with the 320, Didn't wipe it down by hand to get the dust off, You want at least three coats. And then apply your wax should be fine.

@vsemprivet

12 күн бұрын

@@bfremming Hi. Did you solve this issue? I'ver got the same dilemma: my final poly coat is glossy and level, but to the touch I can feel some minor bumps here and there. I mean you might not even see them when you look at the table, but you definitely can feel them if you know what you are looking for. Since I applyed over ten coats of poly with sanding, wiping off with mineral spirit and then again getting rid of miniscule particles with tack cloth in between coats, and overall have spent on this table over a month, I kind of don't want to compromise, though I'm sure most of the guys would just leave it as it is and enjoy. )) Still, I'm a bit worried what if I start this buffuing/polishing routine, I might, just might get rid of those microbumps but may lose my nice gloss. So I still can't make up my mind over it. What are your ideas or findings?

Thanks Jeff you always share your knowledge/experience with us.

Thanks Jeff, you answered all my questions and more! I have to say very well demonstrated and you explaining all the details helps out a lot! The quality of the video is excellent also! A+ Thanks again!

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+Cory Jones thank you.

@johnlacy1456

6 жыл бұрын

If you add a little Dawn or Murphy's oil soap to your water you'll be able to see where you're going and what you missed. Also, if you decide to do a rubbed satin look the soap allows you to keep your strokes even. I have been a professional finisher since 1977 so if you have questions I'm glad to help. Johndlacy1@gmail.com or 850 619 3068.

Really enjoy your videos. Keep it up man!

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+b strieg thank you. I will for sure.

good stuff jeff! ive learned the key to woodworking is PATIENCE. and thats a good tip about smelling it.ill remember that.thanks for sharing!🖒🖒

@HomeImProveMentHow

Жыл бұрын

... Yes, bring the piece inside if you're able and wait for. It to gas out very good idea!👍

Thank you so much for this video. Well explained. Loud and clear. Now I am ready to polish my nice varnished project. 👍

Getting ready to do my speakers. Got 15 coats and ready to polish . Thanks man

Jeff, you are a natural on the camera. Easy to listen to and a great teaching and conversational style. Well done! Also, super helpful.

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+Chris Reed thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it.

@MichaelDBauer

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with Chris. Some youtuber videos are too long with too much worthless banter. You got to the point with good info.

My god what a fantastic user friendly video man lol this boosted my self esteem

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I'm happy it was helpful.

Im glad to see people learning this method ive buffed millions of sq foot of floors that have poly in the floor finish. It just like car buffing or floor buffing pads and polish compound

Brilliant video. Extremely helpful to my home project. Thank You for posting

Hi Jeff liked your video of getting a polished finish on polyurethane wood.

Never thought off buffing with a random orbit sander... good tip! Thanks for the informative video 🤓👍🏼

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

I didn't either until I saw these buffing pads. They work good.

Great tutorial Jeff. Thank you very much.

Used this technique and my project turned out fantastic. It gave it such a “glassy” look, thanks.

@homebuiltshop

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thats great to hear. I'm glad it was helpful.

Thanks for this excellent video. One suggestion... Once you are done with your 2,000 grit sanding, apply one coat of wipe-on poly with a lint-free rag. It will look like glass. If necessary, you can buff it with a polishing pad and polishing compound. You could even go over it with a lambswool pad for the final buffing.

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll have to try that.

Maguiars Ultimate Compound is an excellant cutting/polish restorer. Great video.

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't had a bad result with it yet. 👍

Great video you do a great job explaining every step.👍🏽

That is one beautiful piece of wood. Great job and thanks for sharing!

Car detailing nut here chiming in. The meguires ultimate compound you're using is more of a cutting compound and would be good to use like you did right after wetsanding. But, it will leave a slight haze on softer finishes. I would go one step further and go at it with a finer abrasive like meguires 205 (probably have to get that online) after the compound to make it really pop. If you want to be really hardcore you can get a black foam buffing pad for that step instead of the more aggressive microfiber pad you're using. Believe it or not the pad makes a huge difference. Keep up the good work.

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There's some 3M stuff I really like but didn't have time to track it down for this project. I think it's called FinessIt.

Nice video, great job on the audio. You should be able to find up to 3000 grit paper at any auto body paint supply place. Also, when you do your sanding & polishing (with DA or RO), don't polish in one direction all the time. On one pass you move front to back and on the next, side to side. This will give you the best finish.

Just polished my table top with poly finish as you outlined. Worked good, thanks!

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I very much appreciate you mentioning what to look for, and what not to worry about.

15 coats of PU, thats crazy! The finish is amazing though.

@rhinoskin7550

3 жыл бұрын

Rightttt. Shit I wonder if 6 coats is enough lol.

Thanks for this, I'm going a kitchen counter.

@5107101468

4 жыл бұрын

Question, my coffee table has a varathane spar urethane finish. Is the process the same as this video? Also, I have another couple of pieces to finish, what's the best for tables/chairs as far as protection goes, and nice shine, water based or oil based?

Very well communicated and filmed! Thanks for taking the time to share your craft!!!

@homebuiltshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great job mate , love watching 👍

Thanks for the great tutorial- I actually came here looking for some guitar buffing knowledge. To my joy and surprise, you mentioned buffing out a couple of guitars! Just wondering, what did you use for a top coat for your guitars, and how did you manage the contours of them? Thanks!

@jimmymeetsworld464

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Second time I have heard the smell it test, I will hang my guitar in the house and try that. For a topcoat everything was purchased at an automotive paint store, I used a solids polyurethane with a hardener. It was a 2:1 ration but with my 100 degree heat did not probably need it but it does cut down the curing time. Wow, just realized this was from three years ago, lol. I hope you got your answer. Not sure what you meant by contours. Did you mean the shape of the guitar?

I've wasted about two hours looking for answers but here in just 9 minutes, you answered all my questions! Thank you, pal! Good and clearly explained content!

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, I'm glad it was helpful.

@chrisreynolds2410

2 жыл бұрын

Grasshopper, Was it really a waste of time or part of the process??

Hey Jeff! What a smart looking table. That's worth the effort, and making a video about it. Very original. Thanks!

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+David Clark thank you.

I'm making a speed ball platform, going to use this technique to polish it, great video!

I finish wood for private jets for a living. If you have 15 coats on it like you claim use 1000 grit on a hard backed pad not a Velcro pad. Hard pad will sand out grain waves. Then switch to 2000 and buff. Done

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll have to try that.

@nznegativeions

6 жыл бұрын

bs you work on jets, you probably work in a scrap yard carting vinyl seats around

@alandobb950

6 жыл бұрын

so true, Jebus is probably on the dole living off everyone elses tax they pay.

@SuperCoyotecaller

6 жыл бұрын

Funny how people try to be just trolls. Pretty ridiculous how people just cruise the internet trying to be rude. Sorry to crap on your day for having a job and a education. Any one wanting a nice finish try what i said and the truth will be evident.

@kingsley1606

6 жыл бұрын

An education, not a education. And I is always capitalized too.

Love that slab table top Jeff. What kind of wood is it ?

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

+Joe Dov thanks, it's white oak milled from my Grandpa's property in PA.

Good to see I'm not the only one who was thinking of using McGuire's compound for automotive clear coat. Great video.

Really helpful! Thanks for taking the time and effort to help us all!

Have you tried this technique on Epoxy? Having a tough time with epoxy. thanks,

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+tchornomud I haven't tried it but it should work.

Jeff I have a question Does this process also work with the resin epoxy? Great video, I enjoyed watching it

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

While I haven't tried it myself, I do believe it will work fine. 👍

@soulfuzz368

4 жыл бұрын

charles henderson the process is exactly the same but it will take a few more passes with the polisher to get the scratches out. I have 3000 and 5000 grit sandpaper I use to cut down on polishing time on 2 part finishes, but these are quite expensive.

@ProTechEpoxyFloors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does work on epoxy.

Jeff Thanks this is a great video you get right to the point and your knowledge is evident so thank you very much I will try this on my next table!

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have the same sander, and always wondered if I could use it as a buffer. Just getting into this, so learning all I can. Thanks for the video

"When you can't smell it anymore, that's when you know I'm ready to go." Yeah, I know what you mean

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

LOL.

@danserdutz6700

4 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@Broncort1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, wow...lol

@muthukalyan3314

3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy. Lol.great video BTW

@danielslackergenius1641

3 жыл бұрын

The bellybutton u-turn?

You could have shown the final product a little bit more... Couple of shots with the light directly over it or even on the outside, so we could see it shine.

@TrussttN01

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we need more eye candy 😂

Thank you Jeff! Awesome video . Very well explained, helped me a lot on a project i am doing right now. Xavier

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Glad I could help. Thanks for stopping by.

Hi Jeff Great video helps me with my new table thanks.

I never knew Chris Elliott was a woodworker.

@dgaz3057

3 жыл бұрын

Use the polish on his head...jking nice job.

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. I thought it was Jim Furyk the PGA golfer.

@holayason8569

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I thought so I scrolled to the comments to see if anyone else had beat me to it. XD

@spinn1

3 жыл бұрын

same here!

@yamahargxtt

2 жыл бұрын

Thats Ed Kowalcyzk from the band Live

i would like to see the finished table

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+michael haiden there's a video on my channel of me building the table.

@shruffles35

7 жыл бұрын

I think they meant the finished and shiny table. I was waiting for the finale too. Most people lift it up and wobble it to show off the shine.

@WorldravenNevar

7 жыл бұрын

Shruffle Love I don't think he meant that, goober.

@shruffles35

7 жыл бұрын

Worldraven .Nevar- yeah I think he actually did, geek.

@Bamboo4U2

6 жыл бұрын

I just went searching through all your videos and I can't find it. Link, please?

Thank you for the great video. I will be using this process when I’m done with varnishing.

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the tutorial and thats a great looking table.

thank man...i just did my gretch drumset!!!

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+Ras Congo awesome! How did it turn out?

@boobizzy4173

7 жыл бұрын

it turned out great!!! thanks!!!!

I wish you were my next door neighbor!

Solid method. everyone will have different levels of experience, product preference & approach to finishing their specific project but this method will not let you down in the big scheme of things. Cheers!

The last 2 minutes of this video were most helpful, not applying a finish to a too highly sanded finish and the smell test for the final drying... Great vid, thanks.

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

+Steven Vacher thanks. The smell test works well for me. It's important that the finish is cured.

Question: if you just burned through the finish after telling your wife it'll be ready today, how do you explain to her you'll need 2 more weeks to get it done right?

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Oh no, just tell her its my fault. lol.

@mikaelmcgrath2181

2 жыл бұрын

Over the phone, at a distance of course

I've been wondering what Chris Elliott has been up to these days :P

@fuhckerschite

5 жыл бұрын

lol. Now I have to watch Cabin Boy again!

Nice job Wesley . Well organized work shop too 👍🏾

Made this easy and not over bombarded with information making it seem intimidating for a beginner.

have you ever polished your head with polyurethane

@DavidJones-yq2gs

7 жыл бұрын

Tom Green He has polished his balls after srubbing them with an iron brush.

@sclogse1

6 жыл бұрын

I notice we don't see a pic of you here. Is that because of the blinding light coming off your dome?

@Helmuesi911

6 жыл бұрын

I polished my ex-wife’s right butt cheek with a stainless steel scraper like Venetian plaster

@jellyg.8961

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO

Chris Elliott is hilarious

@markrebehn5568

5 жыл бұрын

These pipes......are CLEAN!

@stevencollins8360

5 жыл бұрын

Revel ride cu 7n

Thank you so much for posting this video. It helped me salvage a very important project.

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad it helped.

Learned some very useful tips, thank you!!!

Good Stuff. You explained a lot. Thank you...

Thank you for sharing. Great process

Thank you so much for this video. I bought a butcher's block to put my turntable on. (For stabilization) I wanted it to match the plinth of my turntable. High-gloss cherry red. I sanded it down, applied the Cherry stain, and put multiple coats of polyurethane on it. Your video helped me so much in obtaining the perfect high-gloss shine of my turntable. 👍 THANK YOU

Nice better than festool TV needed some help sanding lacquer to high gloss finish

Enjoy your videos so much!! You have tremendous teaching skills. Thank you

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

Nice job, you made every point of the process you used.

Awesome instructional, and great tips if you mess up. Lot of points also put me at ease while I was doing this myself.

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

Excelente work my friend. You are a pro.

Love the video. Great information and fantastic presentation. Thanks.

Excellent way of putting it across . I got s lot of ideas by listening and watching you.

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

+sal dsouza thank you.

Thank you for this tutorial. I recently finished a table for a friend and, as I mostly make wood projects as a hobby for fun, I was unfamiliar with the final steps to take a 'good enough' looking finish up to a semi-professional looking one. This did the trick very well. Took less time than expected too.

I’m gonna subscribe to you. I built me a custom subwoofer box for my truck and now I know how to polish it. Imma watch more of your videos to learn about wood working.

Great video, best part was the showmanship, thanks brother.

@homebuiltshop

7 жыл бұрын

+Sasha Soul thank you!

Thank you for making this video

Thanks for the info, I wondered how they got that shine. Cheers Tim from wood 4 nothing

Update on Kramer Barrette Special maple fret board poly job I did . I applied the water based polyurethane in 4 coats then let sit for about 2 weeks light water sand an buffed it. Came out awesome thanks again for your awesome video

brilliant video Jeff, thanks for posting, from Garry in the UK

@homebuiltshop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

I love the way you describe stuff and your genuine personality. I just hit the subscribe button!

@homebuiltshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

Great work on explaining really helpful thanks

I loved your character in cabin boy! Lol, good work

Thank you for the great video with advice. It's going to help me on my turntable build. I'm Showing every step on my channel.

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Very good video, and thank you for the "Tell" about curing -- i.e., the equivalency of curing time and gassing-off ✅

Great tutorial, good job.

This is a fantastic video. Extremely clear and well presented. Thanks!

@homebuiltshop

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!