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Turning Teak

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Turning Teak

jake niedling

I got some Teak spindles from our club meeting this month. Never turned it before. I made a finial for a christmas ornament. I was surprised that the shavings were more like small chips rather than nice curls. These chips seem to want to stick to everything. The wood turned and sanded very well. It was able to hold nice detail as well. Haven't put a finish on it yet, any suggestions out there? I usually spray lacquer on my ornaments. Thanks

Jake Niedling

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lacquer is fine


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john Lucas

I've used Lacquer and wipe on poly on some Teak Mirrors and it worked fine.

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A friction polish like Mylands, which...

JamieDonaldson

......is actually shellac, works very well when applied while spinning on the lathe, and its fast! ;)

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Ryan

It's a naturally oily wood - an oil finish works the best.

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Re: Thanks for the comments