Digital Guide - Ergatta and WaterRower Rower Finishing Guide (Stain and Finish Recipes)

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Built a footboard or seat and need it to match your rower? These are the exact stain and finish recipes I've used for years to match Ergatta and WaterRower finishes, with every product named and every step written out.

What's inside

• Match Your Rower: find your rower's finish, including WaterRower finishes that were renamed or retired, and see which recipe matches it
• What Do I Buy for My Color?: the exact stain or oil and topcoat for each color, by brand and product name
• Step-by-step recipes for 8 colors: Ergatta Color, Rose (WR Club), Black Ash, Driftwood, Walnut, Natural Ash, Natural Oak, and Natural Cherry (Oxbridge)
• Timing that works: wipe-off times, how long to wait before topcoat, and a simple readiness check
• A photo of factory-finished sample boards, plus sanding and prep, oily rag safety, care, and tips for older cherry rowers

Covers the Ergatta Rower and Ergatta Lite, plus WaterRower Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Club, Shadow, Ash, and Driftwood.

A note on color matching

Wood is a natural material, and factory finishes vary by batch and age. I can't promise a perfect match, but these recipes are the closest I've been able to get to the original finishes. Always test on scrap first.

License

Licensed for personal use only. No commercial use, resale, or redistribution.

All sales final

Digital products are final sale, with no refunds. If your download link doesn't work or your file is damaged, email chris@hawoodworks.com within 30 days and I'll send you a working copy.

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