Grain filler

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Jorge

Nope, I use Minwax sanding sealer

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john in lutz

Recently I trying wet sanding with walnut oil. It was on an oak bowl. The sanding process creates a slurry that fills the pores. I liked the results. Whether this would work depends on what you want to use as a final finish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBtuBrN0arU

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John K Jordan

Some turners I know have used it. (I bought some but haven't tried it yet.)

I general fill pores in wood like walnut by wet sanding with "danish" oil.

JKJ

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Jim Barbour

I generally use Velvit Oil when I need to fill the grain. Wet sand it in.

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John K Jordan

I've never heard of Velvit Oil. Do you know what's in it?

The MSDS sheet I found says "Oil Modified Urethane Solution", Hydrocarbon and Vegetable Oil Blend, contains mineral spirits, 57% volatile by volume, not polymerizing.

Is it thin like "danish" oil or thick like TruOil (which I understand is largely varnish)?

Durable? The instructions say one coat - is that reasonable for turnings?

JKJ

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john lucas

John I used to use a homemade blend of boiled linsead oil and polyeurethane mixed I believe at 1-7. 1 part poly to 7 parts linseed oil. I arrived at that by trying different ratios and the 1 to 7 gave me a thickness that sanded well and filled in the pores but thick enough to build after several coats. Used to use this on furniture. don't remember if I ever tried it on turnings but probably did. I currently have both in stock so may try it again just to see.

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John K Jordan

I've heard turners give the same recipe, usually with a little mineral spirits too. At least one was equal parts of each.

BTW, I finished the Olive piece I was asking about with WOP and it came out great. I'll post a photo when I am able. This one is for a wedding present but my wife said she is going to be jealous! I cut another blank to make another one for her. I may try using oil on the second one to see the difference. I have more wood if I hate it.

JKJ

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Jim Barbour

As a disclaimer, I am a VERY small vendor of this product.

It is about the viscosity of walnut oil. I have found that it flows on easily and sands out nicely. Of course if you are working with highly figured wood, or with wood containing strikingly different colors, any wet sanding runs the risk of softening the contrast (or dry sanding for that matter).

It is mostly used for gun stocks and in the log home industry, so there is not a lot of visibility among turners.

Yes, one coat seems to be fine. The finish is a true oil finish, no sheen just a soft patina. You do need to give it time to set - the 24 hours is at optimal temperature and humidity. I prefer 48 or more just to be sure - in the spirit of belt and suspenders.


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