Hi,
I am a newb to these forums and think the information here is excellent!
The trouble is there is sooo much to take in I dont know where to read first.
I am building a wooden telescope out of Hoop-pine plywood and wish to get some advice on how to finish my work. The plywood has some nice markings so I would like to bring them out without using a stain.
The telescope will be used outdoors at night when often it is dewey and wet so I need some protection from this. It also needs to be hard wearing to allow for the inevitable bumps and knocks fumbling around in the darkness!
From what I have read It seems like the Ubeaut products are very good so I will go with them.
The process I think is best is maybe:
1. Use 1 coat of ubeaut sander sealer.
2. Use 2-3 coats of ubeaut hard shellac.
3. Rub in some eeee-wax
4. Then finish with finishing wax.
Does this sound about right considering the criteria I mentioned above?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
The last picture is a picture of a finished telescope, similar to the one I am making.
Thanks!
