Finishes for liquids

"It is all in the curing time" *LINK*

John Crissman

>said most everyone in our turners club that I asked.

So, I went with it and tried it out on a communion chalice. Seemed to work fine and it is used.

Then earlier this week Wood magazine had this question in their email spam. It validated the advise that my turning buddies gave.

Basically, turn it, finish it, let it sit for a few weeks, then sell/give it.


Question on foodsafe finishes in Wood Mag.

Re: Finishes for liquids *LINK*

Russ Fairfield

>The real test of the finish is in the smell. If it smells like paint, nobody will buy it; if it was a gift, they won't use it.

If it doesn't have an odor, nobody will ask. For that rare person who will ask if it is safe for food or drink, you can give them a simple "Yes" without any qualifications.

I make my case for no finish at all in the link below.


Bare wood??

Re: Finishes for liquids

Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey

>Jerome,

If I read your question right, you seem to be asking what finish will hold up to use.

The quick answer is that nothing you can put on wood will last down the ages. Even clear epoxy will fail and split or chip. Once that occurs, the rest of the finish will follow in stages, and it's a real pain to refinish.

Russ argues for bare wood, but I'd opt for an easily "renewable" finish which is the case for plain old shellac. True, it won't hold up for alcohol drinks, but it is the most resistent to water damage, and the renewing process is quick and easy because it fuses completely with what remains of the "old" coating to provide a seamless "repair".

Since shellac is, by definition, always food safe, that doesn't even present an issue.

Mark

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I think I will try it! Thanks!

John Crissman

>Russ,

This is the first time I have heard the Bare Wood case. It makes sense, PLUS it would certainly cut my current finish time! I think I will give it a go on a chalice I am working on.

Man, I am so happy that I don't have all of the answers!

Thanks!

John