Branchin Out

I have been experimenting with oil finishes and the following is what works best for me.

I have been using a mix of 1/2 boiled linseed oil, 1/3 tungu oil and 1/3 varathane.  I have been soaking the piece and then wiping it completely off after a few minutes.  I then wait 1/2 hour or so and then wipe off again to take care of any bleeding.  I repeat this 3 or 4 times depending on the finish I want and the type of wood. 24 hours between applications is a good idea.

I also have experimented with using General Salad Finish as the last coat and it seems to work great.

Buffing with tripoi and the white powder between coats or using 0000 steel wool is also a good must idea.

I once talked to a guy who buffs his work before he adds any finish.  Real good idea.

Sanding to 400 is also very important.

Hope this is some help.  I sure wish I knew this when I started turning.

Rich

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