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Offline DavidV

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Re: Finishes?
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2013, 06:25:56 pm »
I started out using spray on polyurethane and deft. Didn't like them very much, especially in satin. I mostly use danish oil now which is a mixture of polyurethane, denatured alchohol, and boiled linseed oil. It's easy to touch up and refinish later if need be.

Massey finish is killer too, pretty much a mixture of epoxy and acetone. The problem is it's harder to touch up if you get a scratch in it.
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Finishes?
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2013, 06:45:25 pm »
AHHHHHHHHHHH! thanks for clearing that up Weylin!  I use the same technique but with Rottenstone and lamp oil or mineral oil as the lubricant. The Rottenstone is just finer and leaves  more of a gloss. (mostly for cabinets) Be carefull not to breathe that  stuff in .
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Offline bow101

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Re: Finishes?
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2013, 08:53:59 pm »
I have used mineral oil for some time on a lot of other projects. I will dry over time but I seal it with a coat of poly. I know its not primitive but....... ::).  Maybe next time I'll try a coat of mineral oil and finish off with bees wax
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Offline killir duck

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Re: Finishes?
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2013, 10:43:48 pm »
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