A Generic Multi-Step Finishing Schedule (an Outline)

[The Grand Wazzoo]

The Furniture Process Outline:

1. Veneers and solids are hand selected and graded.

2. Substrate is sized and trimmed to meet specifications.

3. Individual parts are machined and inspected.

4. Veneers are prepared with a four step sanding sequence. Solids are
prepared with a three step abrasive brushing sequence.

5. Parts are assembled and inspected.

6. This assembled piece of furniture is then hand sanded, inspected,
and prepared for the finishing process.

7. If physical distressing is required, it must be executed at this
point prior to finishing.

8. Sap stain is used to tone down extra light woods.

9. A blow up stain or dark wood equalizer is used for all dark wood
discoloration.

10. A green tinted equalizing stain is applied on all extreme red
veneers and solids to obtain better uniformity.

11. A rag sap is used on all light shapes for better color tie in.

12. Pre-stain is applied evenly overall for underneath color
development.

13. Body stain is sprayed uniformly for color depth and consistency.

14. A 4% solids washcoat is applied to help seal in color and provide
a good sandable surface.

15. Pre fill is applied to tops of all pieces to fill open wood pore
and provide a smooth surface.

16. Fill glaze is sprayed uniformly overall and wiped clean. Surface
is brushed in low areas to avoid dark hang-up in shapes.

17. Once dried, fill glaze is highlighted with gray scotch-brite or
180 grit sandpaper to match color standard.

18. An 18% solids sealer is applied evenly overall to seal in fill
glaze and to prepare smooth surface for subsequent topcoats.

19. Sealer is dried thoroughly and sanded evenly overall.

20. Glaze is sprayed overall and wiped leaving a thin film. Surface is
brushed to uniform color and wool highlighted for contrast.

21. Fly speck or spatter is applied to simulate antiquing process.

22. Edges are dry brushed for more antiquing.

23. First coat of lacquer is applied.

24. Hand pad is now executed for final color tie in operation.

25. Crayon distressing with brown crayons help with antiquing process.

26. Cowtail, another form of antiquing, is applied.

27. Second coat of topcoat is applied evenly overall.

28. Third and final lacquer topcoat is sprayed evenly overall.

29. Once finish has completely dried, it enters the rubbing and
packing area.

30. Surface is leveled with a 30 lb. Stuhr dual-pad, in-line,
pneumatic rubbing
machine, using rubbing lubricants and wet/dry sandpaper. This process
could
involve as many as 5 or 6 cutting operations.

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31. A series of Scotchbrite, rubbing compounds, and polishes are used
to remove all sand streaks that remain from the sandpaper. 2 or 3
separate operations may be required to accomplish this.

32. Rubbing residue is removed by thorough cleanup.

33. At final inspection, all items are heavily scrutinized to assure
complete compliance with all requirements and specifications.

34. Items are tagged, packed, and readied for immediate shipment.