jpedersm Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 How do you guys finish your puzzles. Do you brush on the finish on each piece or do you dip it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennisfm56 Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 On the puzzles like this I dip into a food grade mineral oil, the same stuff you put on your cutting board. These are done on 3/4 nominal poplar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 I also dip mine in Shellac diluted 50% with alcohol. After drying, light sanding with a Mac Mop and then another dip. John B and NC Scroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I also dip puzzles in Danish Oil. I let them dry thoroughly and a light sanding. Sometimes, I spray too and bottom with lacquer. I also have used a finishing wax followed by a buffing wheel. Since I only make a few for Grandkids and friends, I can take extra time. If I was making them to sell, I would find a faster method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I also dip in Danish Oil. After dipping I blow excess finish out of the veining area and wipe dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpedersm Posted December 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 When dipping with danish oil do you dilute it or just strait danish oil? For the dry time how long does it uasally take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I use straight Danish Oil. I use Ziplock freezer bags and put the pieces in it and then pour the Danish Oil in. I let them sit for 5 minutes and move things around to get them totally coated. I pull them out, wipe and put on a drying rack. I usually let them dry 24 hours or more. If I am going to put another coat of finish on, I will wait a bit longer. I am not in a hurry and do not want to have a problem with pieces not drying completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I also dip in Danish oil... I use a dollar store plastic container.. much like a tupperware container.. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.. pull them out and put on a drying table wait another 10 minutes and then wipe and blow out the veining.. I leave them on the dry table for about a week before I seal them up in the shrink wrap bags.. Oh.. I also pour out the Danish oil when done back into the can and wipe out the plastic container with paper towels.. Then I go start a camp fire in the fire pit with the towels and burn my scraps if I have any.. If not.. I still set fire to the rags.. The oil soaked rags can con-bust on it's own so be careful with them.. I've read that people will put them in a bucket of water.. I just set them on fire so i expect it to burn while I'm "watching" it rather than leave them and forget to keep and eye on them.. NC Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpedersm Posted December 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I guess I have been using watch natural danish oil to stain my other projects with foam brushes. Will they combust as well and could I just leave the danish oil in a plastic container for dipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 52 minutes ago, jpedersm said: I guess I have been using watch natural danish oil to stain my other projects with foam brushes. Will they combust as well and could I just leave the danish oil in a plastic container for dipping? I think it's best to store the Danish oil in the original can that it's purchased in... The chemicals in it may soften the plastic of the container.. I only use the container for dipping and then wipe it out with paper towels.. then burn the towels.. I live out in the country so I have no issues with burning a couple paper towels every now and then.. I don't do finishing every day.. and try to have a large batch of stuff to to at once.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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