Post by Matt B. on Mar 22, 2013 10:33:29 GMT -5
Just thought I'd share that I re-finished the original cane blades on my 1981 Hunter Original in my room. The first color I chose was a golden pecan which was a little too light for my tastes with a black/antique brass fan. also one blade turned out way lighter than the other 3:
So I opted for something darker. The new finish is Red Mahogany. Which after the light sanding I did to the blades went on beautifully. I kinda cheated at it and just laid on the stain and letting it sit and dry for a couple of days Instead of wiping off the access in like 15 minutes, causing to have multiple coats applied to it to get to the darkness you want. Which would take longer. Then I sprayed Lacquer over both sides and this is what I got:
I kept the same color on the cane inserts which gives the blade a nice contrast.
So I opted for something darker. The new finish is Red Mahogany. Which after the light sanding I did to the blades went on beautifully. I kinda cheated at it and just laid on the stain and letting it sit and dry for a couple of days Instead of wiping off the access in like 15 minutes, causing to have multiple coats applied to it to get to the darkness you want. Which would take longer. Then I sprayed Lacquer over both sides and this is what I got:
I kept the same color on the cane inserts which gives the blade a nice contrast.
