2022 n3 Application Guide - Link to 2024 guide in description
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
- NEW easier Application method here: • How To Apply N3 Nano -...
Step-by-step guide to applying my newest product, the Blacktail Studio n3 nano.
Buy here: blacktailstudio.myshopify.com...
My finish method (steps before n3): www.blacktailstudio.com/blog/...
My favorite cleaner: amzn.to/3YZ5AWi
0:00 Intro
1:04 Preparing your piece for n3
3:21 Applying n3 hard coat
5:25 Flash cure and trowel
6:20 First buff off
7:27 blending
11:12 2nd coat of hard coat
12:46 n3 Top Coat overview
14:29 Top coat application
15:39 Top coat leveling
16:06 Top coat buffing
17:03 Top coat blending
19:15 Tip to save on materials
20:45 Cleaning instructions
22:04 FAQ - Розваги
hey blacktail studio man..i didn't catch your name in your videos but i binge watch them .. not woodworker. Not even close lol. when i first stumbled upon your vIdeo. it somehow attracted
me.. i just enjoy you making all those tables..and your talking relaxes me always ..you are one of a genius of woodworker.. you may not see yourself on that level ,but to me you are a hell of a genius.. i'm recently subbed so i will watch all of your videos from past .. i don't know how your video got recommended to me but thank god it did.> your channel is special to me man. thank you for your service
Wow, thanks so much for say that man
ps. I didn't even know that tables can become such masterpiece,with or without epoxy.. you are magician
Thank you Cam for putting this video together. I will be building an Ash dining table at the beginning of the year and cannot wait to receive this product and use it.
Thanks for this great video Cam. I just got my set of N3 nano coat. I love the Blacktail stickers! I'll have to make sure they are seen when I get to posting my videos. Looking forward to it! Scott from Japan
I just got my kit and applied the hard coat. I followed all the instructions and it couldn’t have been easier. The hard coat turned out perfect…. I’ll be applying the top coat tomorrow. I’m looking forward to using this on more projects. I have several tables and desks that need to be refinished…. With just the hard coat, my table top feels really smooth and is pretty glossy (I’d say, maybe semi-glossy). The base finish is Osmo UV (this is an outdoor table that’s going on a covered porch, that’s why I used Osmo UV).
Thank you Cam for this video and for creating the N3 product. I ordered mine last week and I’m excited to use it. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Happy new years bud!
@Thomas Mason tell me more.
Just ordered some. It’s the least I can do for all the information and inspiration you’ve given me. Hope to use it soon.
Appreciate the support Jack!
Thanks for the very informative video. Makes trying/using the n3 nano less intimidating. I'll give it a try...
Thanks for another great video filled with detailed info.
Thanks cam. That was very helpful!
Hey Cam, in regards to food safe. Would this be contact safe, meaning if food was placed on it briefly?
I follow your channel since the beginning and I really appreciate all your work. Great evolution. Too bad you don't sell to Europe. Anyway, congratulations for continuing to show fantastic works and innovations.
Thanks Bruno. And I’m working on it!
I set up a US forwarding postal address and had my order sent there so I can get it sent on to Australia. It's extra postage cost but if you want it badly enough...
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@Ranjakar Patel namaskar ji. It has nothing to do with color bhai. Simply logistics hai.
Just got some from CWW NW!! Can't wait to apply it.
I was really interested in this, and I think I’ve watched all of your videos now, and I deeply wish I had the means (read tools and space) to make some stuff. When I got to this video, I figured I could maybe buy this and put it on a bookshelf I made a few years ago, but then I went on your website and saw that this product costs more than I spent to make the bookshelf ($120-I was a grad student on a budget). So I guess… Just know I’m a fan of your work and have learned a lot.
Interesting! Dipping somewhat into the car protectant style infused hard and maintenance coating. This, is amazing man!
Nice! Been waiting for this since you teased it at the jointer shoot out. Definitely gonna grab some. Also, that sloppy drunk wine pour test...
I wanted it to be very real-world
Hi, Cam. Here's an idea for testing, sorry if this is gross: dog drool. I have a couple big dogs and they love shaking their heads and getting drool on the lower kitchen cabinets and appliances and I've noticed permanent marks on both as a result if I don't notice and don't clean it up. If you can't get your dog to cooperate I'll let you know how it goes once I finish installing my new cabinet doors.
On a different but related note, I used bamboo plywood (horizontal style) to make my new cabinet doors and I have to say the N3 made them look amazing. It also did something a little odd...it made some of the lighter strands in the bamboo super reflective, almost like cat eyes in the dark. The doors overall have a perfect satin finish and the fibers I'm talking about are definitely not a result of streaking. I'd love to see you pick up some bamboo ply and build something with it and see if the effect is common.
The more i look at that desk the more i love it
Oh thanks!
Great video! I’m a piano technician and work on refinishing and touching up pianos. It would have to be a special project with a good wood veneer, but someday I want to finish a piano with this product.
The classic piano finish is an ebony satin lacquer. Do you think this product would work as a top coat on that finish for more protection?
Some say the uncut is better... has a better feel and is a more pleasurable experience... I think both have their merits.
Looks great. If I wanted to try it on my lathe projects like bowls or rings or pens. Would you want to use both hard and top coat still? Has anyone tried it on a pen or ring?
Hello Cam, i've been getting inspiration from your work applied to my wooden jewlery business for à few month so first i wanted to give you a big thank you.
Im realy interrested in the n3 you sell especialy for rings and bracelets which can be exposed to water.
How would you approach this finishing process on very small surfaces (from 1.5 to 3cm diameter) ?
Cheers from France
I just applied n3 to a pair of lacquered solid walnut tables following your tutorial; the difference in sheen before and after is huge! I love that it adds depth without looking like a plastic finish. I'm curious as to how it will perform. I'm also wondering if there are any downsides to using it on a veneered piece. If a finish fails on solid wood, I can run it through a planer; refinishing a veneered piece with any kind of synthetic contamination can be tricky.
Love to hear that Kathy! It’ll work great on veneer too, it definitely wont complicate refinishing. You wont notice a difference sanding an n3 piece vs regular wood
Good morning, I kitchen cabinet finishing with different stains, Rubio, minwax, mainly oil based stains. I’m wondering, 1. what kind of sheen this gives, satin? And 2. Will this work on cabinets? What do you recommend if not? Thanks…
Hey Cam. Thanks for everything and for this product. I hope this question hasn't already been answered but how long do I wait for a newly applied oil finish (Watco Danish oil) to cure before applying n3?
Well, I am wondering on how this would work with some of my woodturnings. I will be making some salt and pepper mills, and they will get handled a lot. Same applies to small threaded 'pill boxes' that I make. Any comments? It does sound like there is a learning curve on how to do this. Oh, AAW (American Assn. of Woodturning) will have their symposium in Portland next summer. Oh, I make drawer pulls, mushroom types.... They might do well with this stuff....
Just bought this!
Thanks for the support Gabriel!
I am excited to start using this product. I use epoxy a lot in my projects specifically with redoing laminate countertops with epoxy. The industry is known to have top coats that are difficult to apply that will give that mirror like reflection. I don't think that this product will give me that natural epoxy finish. But I have yet to use it and I wonder if it will be scratch resistant as with epoxy countertops scratches are easily made and are easily identifiable. Cam or anyone I would love to know if this would be a good product to apply directly on epoxy countertops that do not contain any wood. And if you could recommend if I should use hard coat and top coat or if I can use double coats of just the top coat. It is an expensive product and I would probably be using two kits of n3 for just one kitchen so that does vamp up my price for doing top coats..
Cam - thank you for your videos - extremely helpful, much appreciated. Two quick questions on the n3 - #1 - is it food safe? And, I use OSMO Oil - any issues using the n3 on the OSMO - when you have time. Many thanks. Mike A.
Since the top coat is a wear layer, what are your thoughts on applying only the hard coat on the bottom and using top coat for the top? Would that be enough for moisture excahange and sealing the wood ? This is with two coats of rubio...would like to save top coat for reapplication down the road! Just got my kit today and apply next weekend !
Cam,
I make mostly smaller projects like bowls & serving trays. It seems like it will be a waste to use the application pads that come with the N3 kit. Do you have any suggestions for applying the N3 to small projects?
My question is in regards to your comment about “any” finish. How should it work over a finish that was probably applied 80-100 years ago on a beautiful round antique library table built in a furniture shop my great-grandfather worked in. Most of the wood furniture we have are antiques.
Hey Cam, I had two questions about the N3; How does the hard coat work with more porous woods like oak?
And what is the shelf life of the N3 in the bottle? Im very interested in investing in the N3 kit but as a hobbyist just curious if it'll last 6 months, a year, or more?
Thanks! Always love the content!!
Question good sir. I made myself (not the best quality done) a pair of tables out of red oak. And I used a tung oil coat. I love them. But not your quality by any means. Can I use this on a fully cured tung oil coating?
Thanks so much for this video! Just wanted to ask though - can you use N3 Nano with Oddies Oil? Everyone seems to do videos with those after applying Rubio or Osmo but what about Oddies?
Really appreciate your advice - trying to figure out if you can make a food safe finish more durable
I purchased this to finalize my walnut slab dining table. I want to best protect my piece from what’s to come, do you recommend 1 or 2 coats of top and hard coat?
-Thanks
Can I apply this indoors in my shop, with no ventilation, or do you recommend doing it outdoors in my case? I tend to apply oil-based finishes outside due to the smell, and the flashing off of mineral spirit bases.
Hello Cam huge fan of the channel. Its your videos that got me hooked on wood working. Finally I built an epoxy table for my son and finished it Odies oil after sanding to 1000 grit. Can I apply N3 nano on top of it?
Yup! I’ve had long term issues with Odie’s though. So it might not prevent the same issues.
Hi Cam. Question about using the Rubio Maintenance Oil after using the N3. I've put 3 coats of Rubio on and now doing a couple coats of the maintenance oil on the table. I already have the N3 kit and am waiting a week to apply. My question is will I ever use the Rubio Maintenance oil again or am I done with it after the N3 application.
Odd question maybe but can this go over paint? Refinishing a dining table and portions will have paint portions will be stained.
Hey Cam quick question. Would it be appropriate to apply this after an osmo finish? I’m following your “marble shiny” process with Osmo gloss and need some extra water proofing.
I can’t really afford both the hard and top coat but I love the shein of the top coat… can I get away with just using the top coat?
How long does this system last and how often do you have to reapply?
Hello Cam, thank you for this. I have been using Rubio Monocoat per your recommendations with great success and look forward to completing your workshop series. I have an old table with an oil-based polyurethane coating that has a few scratches (not quite to wood) and a little unevenness in the existing coating. Would you recommend trying to sand out the scratches and unevenness and then applying n3 or just bite the bullet and sand to bare wood, apply Rubio and then n3? Thanks for your help! Been following your other channel since the beginning.
Oh, it’s up to you on the look you want. You could sand the scratched out with 1000-2000 and the. Apply n3. Or just experiment and worse case, do the rubio
The project I’m currently working on will be stained(since walnut is to expensive for me right now) and I might be finishing it with a polyurethane wood finish(since a hard wax like Rubio apparently won’t work on stained wood) I’m just curious if the nano coat wood apply fine or if I would even need it with a poly finish?
If someone knows if Rubio will work with stained wood please let me know since I’d like to go with that option.
Would you use it for a serving tray or charcuterie board?
Hey Cam, i just purchased a brand new walnut dining table and before being able to even order the N3 kit something already tipped over and put a small dent (maybe 1/16" deep) in the surface. Would you recommend trying to fill the dent with a putty before applying the n3? Or should i just start with the hard coat?
I would love to put this on my duck calls as I’m finishing them. Could you offer any advice for finishing something that’s an odd shape?
Hello Cam! Love your videos, would like to find out if this coating is “food safe” meaning can dough or other food be directly placed on the surface of the table?
Cam states in the video that it is not FDA certified, therefore the answer in no, it is not food safe. He talks about using plates and most people not eating straight off their tables. Because of this, I personally would not use this on countertops that you do food prep on but would on a dining table.
awesome prediction value!
How does it hold with the markers?... I believe many people have this struggle when kids accidently draw on the table.
how di I determine coverage? If I on three coats in a 3x5 table is that 45 square feet? You have mentioned less material used for second and third coats so ...?
Could you do an abrasion test? Think, writing on a single sheet of paper, rubbing a spiral notebook across the surface, keys, edges of electronic devices, etc.? In effect, does the n3 add any hardness to the surface like a ceramic coat would in an automotive application?
I like it!
Hi i just bought a tabletop pheasantwood as conputer desk. it comes with lacquer coating. is that durable enough? can i just apply N3 directly without sanding it? which N3 to apply to increse the protection? thanks
Hi Cam, Happy Holidays. Couple questions... do you have a video on this table build! Some new stuff for me there. Also, I did order your n3 but don't have it yet. I do have the Black Forest product and I assume it is similar. I'm looking to finish a table this weekend - can I use your instructions for that product?
I think they have their own instructions. I don’t think these are very similar, so I’d stick with what they say for their product
Hey Cam. I used the N3 on my first piece and I love it. Question: I used the (old base and top coat version) Black Forest Ceramic Coat on some pieces in my house. It’s been a year and I want to put a refresher top coat. Can I put the N3 over the Black Forest Ceramic Coat?
I haven’t done that myself, but I don’t see any reason you can’t put it over the BF
Cam, What if you accidentally put the top coat on first? do i have to sand everything off and start all over? Its a stained table
Cam,
First-my apologies for accidentally hitting a thumbs down. Absolutely not the case. Loved the video and tried to rectify my mistake by hitting a thumbs up!
I purchased a kit from you and would like some advice. I’m putting the N3 on a River table I made for my son. I followed your directions to the letter, but I’m getting streaks in the overlap area between sections when applying the hard coat. Any recommendations?
I should probably note that it’s going over an Osmo 3043 finish (also followed your instructions from that video!) and it’s probably a bit more obvious than it would be over a Rubio finish.
Thanks, in advance!
Scott Wadle
Hey cam, when applying the n3 I noticed you used the white side of the pad and then waited the 60 seconds and some parts you used the white pad to trowel the excess off and other times I saw you use the blue side does it matter what side you use to trowel the excess off?
Love the videos!
Doesn’t matter, just so long as you don’t reuse hardened parts of the pad
I know you mentioned you can use the hard coat without top coat, but can you use the top coat without using the hard coat?
Hello Cam! I'm wondering if you have any insight on whether or not the N3 ceramic can be used on concrete? I recently purchased a concrete coffee table, and I'm thinking of using a water based sealer, but would like an extra layer of protection like this ceramic.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
It definitely can be! I just talked to a friend about making me a concrete counter piece to test on. Because I’d love to get this in the hands of solid surface people
@@blacktailstudiouncut Shoot! Thanks so much for replying. I completely missed it 2 weeks. A friend of mine owns a detailing shop and I used a ceramic coating his company uses and the results have been great so far. Not sure it adds as much sheen as yours though.
so if I finished a piece of Odie's wood, the N3 could be applied to further protect the wood?
Looks awesome! Can't wait to try it. Just figuring which child to sell to afford it! haha
Can you wash the microfiber cloth in it's own laundry load then re-use it?
Hi Cam
Thanks for your amazing video, it s been weeks that I want to order your N3 coating.
I am from Switzerland and I am wondering if you will ship it here??
Keep going
working on Europe!
Do you scuff up the final Rubio coat with a maroon pad before applying the N3?
Hi Cam! I have placed my order. Going to try this out before committing to a larger purchase. I wanted to get your feedback on how scratch resistant this product is?
I’ll let you be the judge! I think you’ll be happy, but I’ll have tests in the future showing that as well
Hi Cam - I received your product last week and just finished a bonsai table I made for a client with Rubio today. I am excited to apply the Nano finish next weekend and have the table ready for a show her tree is going in on April 1st. Cutting it close on the cure times but it will have 6 days to cure when I get the Nano on next weekend. Would it be beneficial to apply the N3 finish on Friday only giving the Rubio a 5 day cure or would it be safer to give it the full 7 days and risk the N3 with a 5 day cure before she shows her tree in the show?
I’d give the Rubio more time.
I have 10 high-back chairs and a 10’x3.5’ table. Should I do the chairs? How much N3 do I need?
If you ever had to sand down and repair the Rubio and then reapply it and then these 2 coats. Would that all blend back together? I know you mention the base coat wont have to be repairs or reapplied but part of the nice thing about Rubio is being able to spot repair so just wondering how well this can on top of it? Hoping to see your stress test soon but hoping to use this on a table I’m working on hoping for added water resistance!
As long as you’re not doing it in patches it’ll be fine. Even doing Rubio in sections, I always see the difference
If I applied my topcoat and eneded up getting streaks because I didn't follow the instructions well. What do you recommend to do to remove the streaks left from the top coat?
Any tips on how long before needing to reapply Top Coat?
When applying the first coat, i did not blend in one of the seams well enough, will the 2nd coat even things out?
I’m planning on making a wood bowling ball and I want to coat it with a hard Finnish. What would you recommend? I’m planning on using this ball for a video on UA-cam and I don’t want it coming apart when hitting the pins. What are your thoughts on using thin superglue to hold together the wood grains? Love you content.
Oh interesting… maybe penetrating epoxy, then polished, then N3
@@blacktailstudiouncut ok I’ll look into that. Thanks for the advice.
He's so beautiful
Yes. We need a shirtless Cam calendar. I'll gladly pay $100 for one
@@matteoviewvoice1120 Yep, absolutely
Thank you
He's married! Don't ruin a happy home
Morning Cam. Using your nano coating . Table is finished with table top epoxy. Do I have to sand the epoxy and to what grit would I have to sand the surface of the epoxy.
I'm thinking not sanding the epoxy is not an option.
Interested in using this for teak on sail boats. Any thoughts on how this will do in constant sun and water (salt vs freshwater)?
It has excellent UV properties and will definitely help
It's hart to pay attention to you with that beautiful burl hanging on the wall 😍. I'm thinking this might be the perfect protection for my natural wood pens. I just have to warn people not to leave boiling hot pans on the pen.
😂 customers will be stirring their spaghetti with them if you don’t warn them. But ya, I think this would be amazing for that
What would be the maintenance routine say after 3 years
what do you clean the little rectangle micro fiber
They are disposable
what is the delivery solution for the base coat? is it a alcohol base? will it damage certain finishes, such as oil?
It’s not alcohol and It is compatible with all wood finishes. That took a while to develop.
Hey Cam, I'm looking for some feedback regarding the N3. Can this be used on a 100% epoxy topcoat finsh? I am working on a resin table project and looking for an "ultimate top coat"
Thanks for the feedback. Keep up the great work
Yup, absolutely!
Cam, I build electric guitars and I use Tru-Oil as the finish. I am looking for something to add some hardness to the guitar to prevent small scratches. Can you apply this product over Tru-Oil?
Absolutely
Hi, hope you are well! What earplugs do you use (if any) that have good sound quality and noise cancellation for a workshop?
I have some custom molded ones from the hearing aid store and they’re awesome.
@@blacktailstudiouncut ok thank you!
Cam I bought the n3 kit went to use the cleaner and it would not spray
I had it turn on nothing ,any suggestions
I’m an asthmatic and I didn’t wear any breathing protection when using this, boy did I have a rough night. Please be safe.
Can this product be used as a clear coat for non wood related projects?
Quick question; I'm applying your n3 to a piece that has an epoxy finish, sanded to 3,000 grit. After buffing and polishing with 3m perfect it I am wondering if this finish will stick to a polished-glass like finish? Am I better off not polishing and just apply it over the bare epoxy at 3,000grit?
It can go over either, but if you want a more satin/semigloss look do the 3000
@@blacktailstudiouncut ok thank you! Awesome product by the way I’ve used it on a few pieces now.
I wonder if the hardness is based on scratch resistance, or based on impact resistance. Anyone who's bought an engagement ring probably knows that a diamond isn't all that strong against impacts, as it is against scratches.
How long do you have to wait after applying a finsih? I'm using Maker Simple Finish.
Hey Cam, love your videos, I have a question about the sanders you use. I am currently using a dewalt variable speed orbital. I am looking at the Festool ETS EC 150 but i noticed that the link you use is the 3mm stroke version. Any reason not to get the 5mm? It will be my main sander and i want something that will speed up my sanding and do a better job. I figured the ETS EC 150/5 would be better than the 150/3. I have seen you recommend the 125 but it only comes in 3mm stroke and the 6 inch pad would be nice too. Can you shed some light on this for me? I hate to spend that much and get one with regret of not choosing the 5 over the 3 or vice versa. Most of my work is table/flat surface work and edge work with profiles. I plan to do your epoxy course soon to get into bigger tables. Thank you for all the work and info you have given me and everyone else!
I would grab the 3 stroke. The 5 stroke is extremely aggressive and I'm constantly having to use a lot of skill to run it in certain delicate scenarios. It's like using a Ferrari to pick up groceries. If you need to remove more material, get a Rotex
@@LukePighetti Understood. I just wonder if it would make that much of a noticeable difference in the time it takes me to sand over the cheaper dewalt i use currently.
@@Dhibbsey I feel that the 5 stroke is abrasive limited, not power limited. Can't really say on the 3. But I can say that when I want fast sanding, I grab the Rotex. On sheet goods and drywall I would take the 3 no doubt. That said, I don't feel compelled to switch from 5 to 3.
Hi Cam. Have a problem with the top coat not buffing out as easy a the hard coat. Leaving streaks.Does the top coat take longer to dry?
Oh that’s a bummer. It’s actually begins to cure faster than the hard coat, which is probably where the streaks come from. You do have to move pretty quick
@@blacktailstudiouncut did I miss that in the instruction video?
You've got a Mr Rogers thing going on on this video lol.
Thanks fir the info
Agreed. But I’m not happy about it
It may help to link your main channel in the 'Channels' section.
Will this work over a polyurethane finish?
Thanks a lot for the video! Very interested to give this a try on a current project but being a chemist, I am very intrigued about the creation/manufacturing process when a new product comes out with apparently no equivalent on the market. Beyond the info on your website, can you share more on who you’re partnering with for this product? I hope the question doesn’t come off as unpleasant, just curious about consistency and reliability, given the price tag.
It’s manufactured by a manufacturer that specializes in various finishes like this. This one is made to my specs and sold from the factory. I certainly didn’t start a chemical factory myself. Let’s the experts handle it
@@blacktailstudiouncut Well, you know…things we find on the internet ;-) Thanks a lot for taking the time to respond, pretty cool development to come up with such a product.
in the first half you used the blue side after the first 60 seconds but when you did the second half =use used the same white side to clean off the coat after the 60 seconds. was that a mistake or does it matter?
@@blacktailstudiouncut1 I am trying to reach out. I just put two coats of the hardener on a small river table I made with black epoxy and olive wood. Nothing close to your quality but my wife likes it.
It doesnt look like youre shipping outside the US, do you plan on shipping to EU in the future? If not, would some nano coats for automotive use work, those are manageable to find.
Working on Europe!
Hello Cam
Dominic with Flatbill Works here. I ordered some of this finish from you and plan on doing a video about it. Would it be ok with you to tag you and the product in the video?
Hope you and yours are well.
Dom
FlatBill Works
Hey, Cam, can this be used over a tung oil finish ?
Yup!
would you recommend using this product on a Charcuterie board.
Cheers Dean
It hasn’t been formally tested for food prep surfaces yet
Hello Cam, is the product water based? Thanks.
It is not