Eplfan2011 Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Unlike most hobbys scroll saw videos just tend to be watch me cut this there's very little basic instructional content. I was surprisingly pleased when I posted about shelf liner and the subject of full sheet labels came up, being a newbie this was news to me, I realize it's not for everyone but it's nice to know. So to get back on topic how do you finish your natural wood products lacquer, oil, varnish ect, please add a short description of your method too. Scrappile and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 If It do not want any change to the wood's color, I spray several coats of Deft Clear Wood Finish,, I prefer "simi-gloss". It is Lacquer, so dries quickly, and several coats can be applied if a short time. I also spray it over painted projects. I have been useing it for ocer five years now. Unfortunately It is not available everywhere. I get it at My Home Depot. It is available online... WOW,, Amazon wants almost $24 a can, I have not paid that much for it but have not had to buy any for some time... At that price I will have to rethink it. Seems to me they are trying to price people out of hobbies. OCtoolguy, munzieb and Eplfan2011 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 I use mostly Watco oil in natural color. I bought a gallon and keep it in a plastic tub with lid. I submerge my project and roll it around letting the oil soak in. I then hang it over the tub and let it drip dry. After about 10 minutes I do a good wipe down with a lint free rag. It then sits for at least 4 days to dry depending on weather. I sometimes spray a coat or 2 of Zinnser's shellac or a coat of Johnson's paste wax. Try to keep it simple. I'm not gifted enough to do any high gloss finishes. Yet! poupster2 and Eplfan2011 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplfan2011 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 29 minutes ago, Scrappile said: If It do not want any change to the wood's color, I spray several coats of Deft Clear Wood Finish,, I prefer "simi-gloss". It is Lacquer, so dries quickly, and several coats can be applied if a short time. I also spray it over painted projects. I have been useing it for ocer five years now. Unfortunately It is not available everywhere. I get it at My Home Depot. It is available online... WOW,, Amazon wants almost $24 a can, I have not paid that much for it but have not had to buy any for some time... At that price I will have to rethink it. Seems to me they are trying to price people out of hobbies. Good stuff I've used Deft before on other projects OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplfan2011 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 28 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said: I use mostly Watco oil in natural color. I bought a gallon and keep it in a plastic tub with lid. I submerge my project and roll it around letting the oil soak in. I then hang it over the tub and let it drip dry. After about 10 minutes I do a good wipe down with a lint free rag. It then sits for at least 4 days to dry depending on weather. I sometimes spray a coat or 2 of Zinnser's shellac or a coat of Johnson's paste wax. Try to keep it simple. I'm not gifted enough to do any high gloss finishes. Yet! Thanks Ray, I've been meaning to give this a try for a while ! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 In the main I use Danish Oil followed by a clear satin spray. danny, OCtoolguy and Eplfan2011 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I have a spray booth set up and use guns off my compressor. For satin finishes I use a 30%gloss wood lacquer and for gloss finishes I use autmotive clear. The automotive clear has the benefit of containing uv inhibitors. Two or three coats cutting back between each with 220 or 360 paper OCtoolguy and Eplfan2011 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplfan2011 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Foxfold said: In the main I use Danish Oil followed by a clear satin spray. Thanks Foxfold I'm going to pick some up tomorrow, I was going to today but got sidetracked with car repairs and curtains, strange mix ! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I use acrylic paint, shellac, polyurethane, and a shop made oil and wax blend. For some things I don't use any finish. It just depends on the project and the customer. Eplfan2011 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Spray shellac, acrylic craft paints. Kevin’s concoction of mineral oil and beeswax. Dab it on with a acid brush, heat it up with a hair dryer, let it soak in. Wipe with lint free cloth. (Lately, this has been my go to finish, ya can’t screw it up. ) Minwax Antique Finish in the red can. BLO/mineral spirits. danny, Eplfan2011 and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I use Tung Oil and either pour it into a foil food container and submerge the piece then wipe excess off and set aside to dry. Or pour some into a small dish and brush it on, wipe and set aside. OCtoolguy and Eplfan2011 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Gonzo said: Kevin’s concoction of mineral oil and beeswax. Dab it on with a acid brush, heat it up with a hair dryer, let it soak in. Wipe with lint free cloth. (Lately, this has been my go to finish, ya can’t screw it up. ) Is there a thread or video of Kevin's concoction? I am not sure I have heard of this before. OCtoolguy and Eplfan2011 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Is there a thread or video of Kevin's concoction? I am not sure I have heard of this before. He did a youtube on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I use the Watco natural Danish oil as well. The price has gone up on it as well. Last spring I found it on Menards website and got two gallons delivered for I think it was $110.00 about double what I bought it for before the pandemic. A gallon lasts quite a while. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 3 hours ago, scrollingforsanity said: I use the Watco natural Danish oil as well. The price has gone up on it as well. Last spring I found it on Menards website and got two gallons delivered for I think it was $110.00 about double what I bought it for before the pandemic. A gallon lasts quite a while. It seems like everything has gone up in price over the last 2 years. Hmmmmmmm! scrollingforsanity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter N White Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Toymakers forum has a recipe for beeswax and mineral oil called Cynthia's beeswax finish. OCtoolguy and barb.j.enders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 For non puzzles, I use Krylon Triple Thick Clear Glaze. For the longest time on puzzles, I used spray shellac. However, recently I started to use the clear glaze on puzzles as well and it works just fine for me. Gives everything a nice shine, brings out the grain really well and i only have to buy one product LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Some very good information by everyone here, thx, Peter what is that toymakers forum, Thx RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 10 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Is there a thread or video of Kevin's concoction? I am not sure I have heard of this before. Do you have the link? There are a few Kevin's on the site OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 polyurethane and 321. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter N White Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 rjweb Hi just type in Toymakers plans.com and and it is listed on home page. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Best oil and wax blend instructions on how to make your own. This is about making paste wax, but if you want it as a liquid you simply add more solvent. I make a paste and heat it till it melts for application. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, BadBob said: Best oil and wax blend instructions on how to make your own. This is about making paste wax, but if you want it as a liquid you simply add more solvent. I make a paste and heat it till it melts for application. Thanks for that video. OCtoolguy and BadBob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 8 hours ago, BadBob said: Best oil and wax blend instructions on how to make your own. This is about making paste wax, but if you want it as a liquid you simply add more solvent. I make a paste and heat it till it melts for application. This is great. Thanks for posting. BadBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Here is the video I did, I can't take full credit as I just used the recipe from the toy making plans that someone else had already said.. I make mine so it's not really liquid but not a hard paste wax either.. kind of in between.. Apply it with a acid brush and use a hair dryer or heat gun to melt it into the crevasse etc. https://www.kevskrafts.com/post/511661656292/how-to-make-homemade-wood-finish-using OCtoolguy, Roberta Moreton, Scrappile and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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