Thank you for speaking in a slow methodical manner which allowed me to absorb the information; and to top it off, your summary at the end was an extra bonus thank you

He's a great teacher. Best video I've seen on this subject

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@BruceMusicStore

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@gregaszmus3568

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, watched several videos on the topic and this was the most straightforward and clear

@skin0flute

2 жыл бұрын

I am building a bed frame next weekend. Using Varathane Briarsmoke for the stain and trying to determine which would he better for the finish. Polyurethane vs Laquer? I am located in Florida with high heat and high humidity currently 300% 😅 Should I worry about blushing if using Laquer from a rattle can?

Thank you for this video and knowledge. It was very clear, precise and to the point. I have been debating on what to use and this told me everything I needed to know.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This gentleman is one of the best teachers on all of KZread. He has a deep understanding of many woodworking topics. I congratulate you for such an excellent job in helping new people interested in learning more. Muchas gracias amigo!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Best video I’ve seen on the topic so far, keep the good stuff coming!

@SawsHub

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Phenomenal presentation. I just went to your main page as I was chanting over and over again, “Please have tons of uploads on woodworking. Please have tons of uploads on woodworking.” Low and behold I stumbled upon a goldmine. I’m subscribing and I want to help make this channel explode!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment! I hope you enjoy all of the woodworking videos! We'll keep producing more :)

Really appreciate the comparison - putting together my first big project and videos like this are very helpful!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

By far the most informative video I've seen covering this topic. Great info!

good info, especially about the self solvent characteristics of lacquer. thanks.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent explanation of the two products. Thanks!

You are the first I've heard on YT explain that lacquer is its own solvent, each coat dissolves into previous coats. This is also true of lacquer finishes that were applied many years before. If a lacquered finish is not worn to the wood, a thorough cleaning with mineral spirits or a cleaning solvent other than lacquer thinner, followed with fresh coats of lacquer, produces a like new finish unequalled by any other material I have seen in my 60 years.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Great thoughts, thank you for sharing!

Excellent video, some people tried to talk me out of doing lacquer because of the risk for it to ignite, but it sounds like lacquer is what I need for my project

Great explanation. Told me everything I wanted to know. thanks.

@SawsHub

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great explanation and in depth knowledge. Thanks for the sharing and hope you will keep on sharing your experience and knowledge.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

That was very helpful! Thank you!

BTW, thanks very much for posting the video. Very helpful!

@SawsHub

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Rob!

Really awesome to have shared all this knowledge. Thank you,

Very good explanation for a comparison!

@SawsHub

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video! Super clear explanation. Tnx!

Thank you for the video! Very helpful

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very much appreciated. I was looking up differences between finishes. With the "VS" title and white hair, and knew it would be good haha. Liked and subbed!

Dropped a like! Great video; great information

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Terrific overview of the subject.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I believe HVLP stands for High Volume Low Pressure, not High Velocity. Thanks for explaining the differences between lacquer and poly. I now know why I had problems with some of my first attempts at using brushing lacquer .

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Great point! I probably mis-spoke in the moment, thanks for the catch :)

@ABB-xp5pd

8 ай бұрын

Very well explained! Thanks so much

love the Marantz stereo, same one i grew up with.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to fix it?? 😀

Explains extremely well and covers all the differences. Real like his videos

@SawsHub

22 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Wow! Big thank you!!!

I appreciate your vernacular and manerisms. Strange compliment, I know, but your presentation elevates the discussion of the chemistry at hand. This is important because lacquer and poly are chemicals that can be dangerous and harmful to human health without the proper precautions.

@SawsHub

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate the compliment!

thanks!!! very helpful!!

Thank you for sharing. Subscribed

great info thanks!

Great info thanks bro

very informative thanks

I'd like you to know that I mixed this video into an EDM DJ set that I performed last week. This was a hit!

perfect explanation!

Great explanation. Thanks.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the video . Liked and subbed

Great Teacher..!

Great help!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks brother 👍

I appreciate your explanation

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Well explained sir.

Thums up for sure.!! Good vid

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is a very helpful video. I am a newbie woodworker and am making at least 5 sets of coasters. I coated my first set with water-based polyurethane out of a spray can and was disappointed with the results. After a tremendous amount of sanding I was able to get them smooth, but as you say in your video - this is a very labor-intensive process. Since lacquer is cheaper and dries much more quickly, why does polyurethane seem to be so popular? Do you have any advice for applying polyurethane to small work pieces like coasters or trivets?

Great info, thanks for sharing / posting. Any insight to the bright finish of maple banjo necks? I like the contrast of the brightness in contrast to a ebony fretboard and headstock cover. Thinking maybe it's just clear lacquer over wood? Any reply appreciated.

Great video thank you Sir 👍

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Great video thank you

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

great video

Excellent source of information- care to share your thoughts on CV catalyzed varnish- seems to be a finish of choice of one quality company here in our area

I’m building a gaming desk and have a plywood dark oak stained piece, what would you recommend to finish it with, Also great vid and good explaining

@SawsHub

4 жыл бұрын

Either would work, depends on your skill sets. Here are a few articles to help you consider: sawshub.com/polyurethane-vs-lacquer/ sawshub.com/polycrylic-vs-polyurethane/ sawshub.com/how-to-spray-polyurethane/

This is gold

Great information. I have a paint chip on a guitar I’d like to fix. The guitar was painted with blue and the finish is polyurethane. The chip is down to the wood and has depth - maybe 1/16. Would you suggest first dropping the poly in there to build up the space and then add the color ?

Spent long time trying to find out what clear was on my cheap desk. This explained it. It was probably a Laquere finish. Now, Going to sand the Poly off (as the Iol Based Poly did not adhere. chips and has a horrible adhesion issue) reapint with brushable Laquere 50/50 mixture

Thank you very helpful

@SawsHub

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Thanks! Do you think its OK to use spray can lacquer to finish a dining room table or is that too big and I should use brush on poly?

Which method would be best for dining chairs? I would really like a glass smooth shinny surface - would i get this from a can of lacquer? I have in the past painted furniture and I would prefer to paint using paint brush but spraying might be best for the chairs. Thanks for all the great videos

Very very good explanation. Well done.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@mariojhorge23

3 жыл бұрын

@@SawsHub very much

Thank you

Wow 1 year ago? Im still impressive amazing video, keep doing😉

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Very helpful video....I shall use polyurethane oil based high gloss

@SawsHub

2 жыл бұрын

Great!

Had to comment…excellent comparison sir!

@SawsHub

22 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Hi I have a question I just recently bought 4 cans of lacquer/brushing for the walls in my living room .I wanted to know if I can use a sprayer instead of a brush because of the large area ?thanks

thank you

Very well explained! Just one question, can i apply polyurethane over a laquer finish ?

Very informative! Thank you so much! I barely subscribe or like videos but this guy is genuine. Two thumbs up bud!

Great video but there are some few bits of info missing. -they should never be mixed together if re-coating. Will be a disaster. Unless using shellac but I don’t recommend it. -lacquer it’s perfect for sanding a mirror finish, but scratches easily and hot items (coffee mug) will leave white marks. -Poly it’s more resistant to scratching, takes longer to cure and harder to sand. I know because I messed up my wife’s table.

Very good presentation sir

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Hi! Great video!! I used aerosol spray paint on bathroom cabinets and now I need to protect them . What do you recommend for shine and protection?

@SawsHub

2 жыл бұрын

Oil based on water based paint? That could be important. In general, lacquer will give you the shine but less protection. Perhaps do a lot of coats of lacquer.

While most of this video is highly informative, HVLP stands for High VOLUME Low Pressure, not High Velocity. With that said I will say that I learned about lacquer's method of bonding despite having sprayed it on the job for a number of years. Thank you

I just built new cabinet doors, do I need to be worried about brush on lacquer dissolving the stain I plan on covering?

Very nice❤👍

Great video. I was wondering about the difference between poly and lacquer.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I used the Yakisugi (charring) method on red oak and used Danish oil over, I wanted to use either polyurethane or lacquer to seal it. I'm inexperienced in staining and finish. I already have gallon of brushing lacquer, but never used a brush, and wanted to wipe on. I noticed briefly on your video you said it's possible to wipe on lacquer, I haven't found much more info on that. would you suggest me to try use lacquer or buy polyurethane and mix with mineral spirits? thanks

@SawsHub

2 жыл бұрын

I would not advise lacquer but perhaps an oil based polyurethane. Some would say you can apply the lacquer over it but I don't recommend it

I need to build up a finish to about a half inch on a table top that is 13 by 18 in. The perimeter of the table has a raised border and I envision the finish hemmed in the middle of the border and making a thick clear coat that will cover the decorations on the table top. From your video it sounds like brush lacquer is best. What do you say? thanks for your video.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

What you describe is a resin type finish like you would put on a surfboard. You can never reach a half inch depth with any of the finishes we discussed in the video, including lacquer.

Thanks!!!!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

I make coasters out of resin, finding its not very durable. Could you please tell me what is best to coat them with, lacquer, polyurethane, shellac, or varathain?

Thank u uncle for information.. Plz tell me which is more suitable for wood finish in term of water proofing and scratch resiatant ?

@saadzeb8055

2 жыл бұрын

Also tell me which is best for uv rays protection

1:15 whatever that is in the top left corner almost gave me a heart attack. I thought I cracked my new laptop screen.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, sorry about that! Just a rogue power cord :)

thanks a lot

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome

Perfect. Thanks for the knowledge. 🙏🏽

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video! Very informative. Thinking about toning, glazing and using a lacquer top coat, on my maple kitchen cabinets. Does that sound like the right process? How many coats of lacquer should I use? TIA. ☺️

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, sounds the like the right process. Put as many coats as you can stand doing!

@annamarie6228

3 жыл бұрын

SawsHub DIY Woodworking Tips thank you!

I built a wooden outdoor bar, which i am going to paint an have some designs on it. I am looking for a top coat which can hold the integrity of the paint with a clear coat, and also be durable enough to protect against water marks from cold drinks and possible spills. i live in san diego, and this bar is subject to sunlight most of the day, which is my biggest concern. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Spar varnish. Even that won't withstand all-day sunshine for many years. I would suggest re-coating every year (maybe even more often).

what do you recomend on taking off Polyurethane off of a acoustic guitar? Sanding or Hot air gun?

thanks

@SawsHub

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome

Can you spray lacquer on top of oil based polyurathane? I have a live edge slab that was a bit warped and over winter I did about 15 coats by brush to have a even surface. Today I sprayed on a coat with a fuji semi pro 2. All I have at the moment is 1.3 mm needle and tip. I'll be purchasing a 1.8mm now that I know I like the set up. I am out of verathane polyurethane top coat finisher so was thinking about laquor since it's cheaper. I have a bit of a orange peal finish since I think the 2 turbine set up wasn't enough to properly atomize the Poly, or I should have gone a bit heavier? I'm also considering wet sanding with 3000 grit. And then using a rag soaked with 50/50 Poly/lacquer thinner mixture to get the smooth finish I'm after?

Great video. Thanks. A quick question, can I put oil based poly on top of old lacquer coated furniture?

@AirCav-Dallas

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can as long as the lacquer coat is fully cured. Give it a small scuff and you can throw just about anything on top of it.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Not recommended :) They don't adhere correctly.

does the water based poly prevent a bright wood like birch from getting yellow hues better than others?

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

I’m making big bass marimba bars (percussion instrument that will be struck thousands of times with a medium hard mallet and will vibrate like crazy over and over and over). Traditionally they finished with oils and waxs, though I want to experiment with other stuff. For my experiment phase-in order of best to worst-can you please suggest/brainstorm what you think might work out for coating/sealing wooden bars that will be taking a lot of inherent abuse? With all the beating and vibrating, for instance, might shellac or lacquer or polyurethane or wood hardener or an acrylic poor be too brittle, resulting in getting rattled and crushed to death and breaking apart microscopically over time? Also consider which finish would be the most scratch resistant. (Bars will be stored in stacks and slid against each other with the potential of dirt and sand bits in between. Thanks for brainstorming with me 👍🏻 Sam

@SawsHub

2 жыл бұрын

Spar varnish is the toughest finish out there!

I have a question. I am making American flags like most from pine. The stripes that are stained with water based Minwax red stain and the Union in blue do great after using the Deft lacquer spray but the unstained stripes (only about half) are getting tiny bubbles in places. I have scratch sanded them, sanded them all the way down, light coats and tried wetter coats and nothing matters. Not sure the solution?

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Try brush on lacquer instead of spraying it. They make one and that might dry a little slower, preventing the bubbles.

I've painted a surface with matt black paint. What would be best to coat it with to protect it. Thanks.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Polyurethane, use oil or water based depending on what type of paint you're covering. Check out our video on polycrylic vs polyurethane if you're concerned about any color shift

Thank you for very informative channel. I have project consisting of 40 interior doors made of knotty alder, I am looking for clear coat, likely spray to safe time. What product would you personally use? Lacquer? what brand?Thank you.

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

With that large number of doors to finish, I would recommend spraying lacquer (provided you have the required setup and equipment). I don't have a specific brand I recommend. Good luck and stay safe!

@tompaj6961

3 жыл бұрын

@@SawsHub thank you.

Hello please what can I use to remove lacquer spray stain on my wheels

you mention not wanting to use lacquer with exposure to sun, does that include in a kitchen with big windows etc where sun will hit it? does it change color?

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

With lacquer, it isn't about change in color as much as it is about deterioration of the finish. And, with your situation, the sun will break it down, unfortunately.

Can you use a pre-cat Lacquer on latex paint to help protect the paint? Will it chemically bond like Lacquer bonds to itself? Veeeeery concise and to the point, well done! A lot of people on KZread will make a 30 minute video with a similar amount of information. I was planning on a water based Poly for my Ethan Allen dining table refinishing project, but I think now I'll do Lacquer (and spray outside...) Cheers!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

I don't recommend it, it would not chemically bond. Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it!

@nspinicelli

3 жыл бұрын

@@SawsHub I think I decided for the table top I'll use shellac (for color/grain) then general finishes water-based poly, and for the painted surfaces use general finishes paint with a general finishes water based poly as well.

Nice thanks I was wondering what was lacquer because 16 century samurai armor

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

So do the finishes look the same? I’m looking for a high gloss finish after staining my coffee table

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Poly will have a slight yellowing

I had that same Marantz stereo receiver in the 90s and threw it away cuz it looked old. Dam thing is worth almost 3 grand nowadays

Late in the video you mentioned UV tolerance and indicated a lacquer finish is only good for indoor items. Is it okay to apply lacquer outdoors in sunlight and then bring the item inside? I don't have a shop that will allow me to finish this inside and planned to do it in my backyard.

@SawsHub

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can apply lacquer outdoors. The only issue is that there's dirt in the air outside that can settle on it. But since lacquer dries so quickly that would not be a problem unless it was a very dirty/dusty environment

@priegeljr

4 жыл бұрын

@@SawsHub Thanks again! Really appreciate it.

I spray my poly with rattle cans. Love It!!!!!!!

@SawsHub

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

For a humidor which would you go for ?