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SELLING LUMBER 



A Varnish 

 Maker's 

 Finishing 

 Specifications 



ritory at about $50 per thousand against $80 for poplar usually 

 specified. 



One of the most striking examples which demonstrates the 

 superiority of short leaf over the more resinous variety is the 

 application of silver gray effect now so popular in the North 

 and East. All other colors recommended for pine are in oil stains, 

 but silver gray is an acid stain and has heretofore been considered 

 satisfactory only upon hardwoods like oak, ash and chestnut, 

 which are of the open grain variety. 



When applied to long leaf, the color refuses to enter the 

 rosin section and is only partially absorbed by the sap section. 

 Short leaf, on the other hand, because of its softer character, while 

 not taking this stain as evenly as hardwood, does absorb it in a 

 thoroughgoing manner, leaving just enough of a yellow cast to the 

 grain to render a pleasing contrast. 



There are a large number of reliable wood finishing concerns 

 in the country and some of their various specifications may differ 

 slightly, but I wish to read you three that come from one of the 

 largest and best known varnish makers in the country, and which 

 were particularly written for short leaf pine. 



Dark Mahogany Sand thoroughly, then one coat of dark 

 mahogany oil stain, one coat shellac, two coats varnish rubbed to 

 a dull finish. 



Southern Pine in the Natural One coat shellac and two coats 

 varnish rubbed to a dull finish. Never use so-called hard oil treat- 

 ment for the natural effect. It invariably turns the wood dark 

 and gives a soiled looking appearance in a comparatively short 

 time. 



White Enamel Sand perfectly smooth and apply one coat of 

 white lead. Sand smooth again, then two coats of enamel under- 

 coating. Sand smooth again and apply two coats of finishing 

 enamel. This will produce a glazed finish. If egg shell or dull 

 effect is desired, the last coat should be rubbed, when hard, with 

 pulverized pumice stone and water. 



To apply the stain, apply evenly with a varnish brush. Allow 

 twenty-four hours to dry. Turpentine added to oil stains gives 

 a lighter shade. Wiping off an oil stain with a soft cloth about 

 five minutes after it is applied also produces a lighter shade, and 

 this is always done with antique, weathered oak and golden oak 

 stains, also for a lighter shade of forest green. 



