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Dave Monk

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BLO mixed with mineral spirits 50/50 - I use this on fretwork for the first couple coats. 

                                                            gives a finished look inside the cuts.

BLO mixed with mineral spirits & poly - Never tried it but want to and will soon.

BLO mixed with poly                           - Never tried it but want to and will soon.

 

The two poly mixes may be the easiest to get a nice finish on fretwork.

 

Meantime I've been using  post-5492-0-58277100-1457311122.jpg $3.77 at Walmart

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I have used the equal parts of BLO/POLY/MS and the TUNG OIL/MS/POLY mixes.  I have also used BLO/MS 50/50.  I do not see a lot of difference in the first two except the price.  If doing the Tung Oil mix you are suppose to use pure Tung Oil which is pricey.  The Tung Oil you buy at Lowes, Home Depot, ACE, etc is a mixture of Tung Oil, MS, Poly and other "stuff".  You can get pure Tung OIl at Woodcraft, Klingspor, and other such places.

 

BLO/MS works fine for projects that do not get handled a lot.  It does not create a hard protective finish.  You need varnish or poly for that.

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I routinely bang the drum for shellac when it comes to discussions on finishing scrollwork.  I've heard of folks using it for dipping, but I've never tried that.  I spray it, either out of a can or with a spray gun & compressor.  It's my go to finish for scrollwork.  Dries very fast, easy to spray, easy to clean up, no lingering odor, nice classic look.

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As a newbie at scrolling, I have been trying all types of finishes. About the only thing I have not tried is BLO. This is my favorite. You can buy is at Depot or Ace Hardware for about four bucks. I have been using the matt. After two coats it has a nice low shine. Give it a try you might like it. dave

 

I'll have to give that a try.  I personally use Deft Spray Lacquer.  I like the satin finish.  I usually put on 2 or 3 coats, then buff it with a 0000 steel wool.  Then one last coat.  Gives it a nice silky feel.

 

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Everyone has their own tried and true method.

 

The finishing is pretty much my favourite part of every project.

 

My own is a bit of a marriage between Denny's and Travis's posts.

 

It starts with a single brushed on coat of Tung Oil - followed by at least 3 and often 4 or 5 coats of spray on Minwax Semi-Gloss Polyurethane - gently sanded between each coat - and finally finished with a gentle rubbing of 0000 steel wool that has been impregnated with a quality furniture wax - then polished.

 

The end product has a soft lustre, smooth texture and is about as perfect as you can expect - it turns minor blemishes into the art of a craftsman.  Patiently done this is a finish that is ALWAYS commented on in glowing terms.  Takes a bit of time - but on those special one-of-a-kind pieces it is well worth the effort.

 

 

Jay

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As a newbie at scrolling, I have been trying all types of finishes. About the only thing I have not tried is BLO. This is my favorite. You can buy is at Depot or Ace Hardware for about four bucks. I have been using the matt. After two coats it has a nice low shine. Give it a try you might like it. dave

That's the one i use for years .i like it !

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CHECKED AT HOME DEPOT FOR THE BRAND DAVE MENTIONED....RUST-OLEUM PAINTERS TOUCH 2X. 

 

WAS ....DISCONTINUED....   CRY....   WAS GONNA GIVE IT A TRY....

 

I PERSONALLY LIKE MINWAX CLEAR GLOSS LACQUER....              

 

Danny  :+}

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For projects that I use a rattle can spray finish on I like KRYLON crystal clear acrylic.   It is available in gloss, satin, and matt finish.   One feature I really like is the fast drying time 10 minutes or less and the odor seems to be less offensive than lacquer.   It provides a very durable finish and you can complete a finishing job in much less time than some of the other spray finishes.

 

This is not a commercial I just thought I would share what I use that works very well for me.  

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