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05-17-2014, 04:54 PM #1
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Thanked: 2284Yes, it will. I've done a bunch like this now. Mostly just on woods that have absolutely no natural oil content. After I do the oiling, I let it dry for at least a week. I put it out in the sun on nice days too, to help the oil cure. After that, I spray the urethane. Works well.
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05-17-2014, 05:49 PM #2
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Thanked: 2027Oil content of woods is I think very important in coming up with a natural Shine that lasts with some care.
In the pic above the two on the right are Lignum,I just wax them (no oil needed as Lig. is 40% oil by wgt from the gitgo.
The CoCo is also a high oil wood,The two Ebonys got oil and wax.CAUTION
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05-17-2014, 05:54 PM #3
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Thanked: 2284I totally agree. The only woods I'm putting a plastic finish on anymore are woods with no natural oil.
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05-17-2014, 06:00 PM #4
My vote is the oil finish, and I do find a certain appeal to the more natural less shiny vs what would be the CA finish.
Nice looking piece by the way!It is just Whisker Whacking
Relax and Enjoy!
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05-18-2014, 02:35 AM #5
I love the finish. I am a big believer in linseed oil for a finish. I had finished a bunch of gun stocks in linseed oil with excellent results!
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05-18-2014, 01:42 PM #6
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05-18-2014, 02:02 PM #7
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Thanked: 2027Tru-oil is great stuff.Is linseed with a dryer in the mixture.Only problem with it if used on light colored woods it will yellow it.
A better solution can be made using windsor & Newton Refined Linseed (artist supply stores) Is clear in color.
Cut it 33% with Lighter Fluid (Naptha) and you have tru-oil.CAUTION
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05-24-2014, 03:51 PM #8