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finishing question

F. Drybread

>I was told by a fellow turner that he used boiled linseed oil exclusively on his items. I have used it but am not satisfied with the results I get. I put it on a couple of small items and after 24 hrs. I put a coat of Myland's wax on but am still not satsfied with the result. Has anybody used linseed oil as a sealer and applied other finishes over it or just used it as a finish itself?

I sure do like to turn but finding finishes that I am satisfied with seems to be that needle in the haystack. Thanks for any reply.

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DWFII

>I'm in the same boat as you. I'm having a hard time with finishes. I have done CA finishes that looked great...on pens. And water-based poly laquers on small items, including pens (I liked that better than the CA) .

But I've been trying to do a tung oil finish based on Russ Fairfield's instructions. Of course I don't have the exact same products...although I am using a 100% pure tung oil...but I am trying to use as close to the same procedure as I can. And while I get a nice durable satin finish after about 4 applications, I can't seem to get a gloss finish off the tung oil.

This is one subject I'd sure like to see explored in more detail...maybe a primer for beginners and then maybe some structured advice to take a guy into more advanced finishes.

I keep an eye out for any thread that delas with finishes though

DW

In the High Desert of Central Oregon

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#3

Dick Hines

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Dick Hines

>Try Watco on you bowls. Easy and looks great after a good buffing.

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John F

>For a nice gloss finish, try using russ's french polishing technique, can use it right over the top of the blo, after it drys that is.

John F.

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Les Robison

>While Jeff Jewitt's site is not purely turning oriented, it provides lots of insite into finishing wood. You should sign up for Jeff's Forum and if you have finishing questions, Jeff will try to answer them. Realize he sells products, but they are top notch stuff. No interest in his business, just a satisfied user.


http://Homesteadfinishing.com

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Al Crandall --NE of Indy--

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barry

>I use Minwax Polyurethane, not the wiping variety, just the kind you brush on. I sand to 320 or 400 grit. Then, I brush on a heavy coat and apply more to keep it wet for about 10 minutes. Then, I wipe of the excess and let dry overnight. Two or 3 coats applied in this manner is all I usually need.

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F. Drybread

>Thanks for the info. I often use Minwax Poly and it has given me the best finish so far.

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