or, whats the best way to brush on a coat of varnish?
If you are a bit of a perfectionist like me, and you want to get a smooth, glossy nearly perfect varnish finish on your hull, you will soon discover that it can be maddeningly difficult. ‘How to’ articles are full of info on really esoteric Chinese badger hair brushes which cost $40 or more as being the key to success. Well, I don’t know about that. The local hardware store has never seen a brush like that and I haven’t either. But, I can get a fairly decent varnished finish on my canoes with nothing fancier than a disposable foam brush just by sticking to a fairly simple routine. Before even beginning the boat, you may want to consider just how good a job you intend to do, and whether your workspace is adequate for your needs. Ideally, your shop should be enclosed, weather and bug proof, heated in cold climates or air conditioned in hot humid climes. It needs to be brightly lit, ideally with white walls and ceiling, for there’s nothing more maddening than finishing a great coat of var
