maine schroller Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi guys, I was wondering if those of you here in the village could help me out. I have using lemon oil to bring out the grain on some of my projects as does steve good. But I cant seem to seal it good enough as it bleeds out and stains things it touches. Any suggestions if you have dealt with this, thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ah, now my neck doesn't hurt when I talk to you. I don't use lemon oil. I use either BLO then coat with lacquer Or I use straight lacquer. Either accentuates the grain quite well. This makes 'curly' maple just POP. There are lemon users here so I'm sure you'll get a better answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I let the lemon oil dry for a day or two. I usually dry them on cardboard or a bed of nails. Then I use a clear acrylic spray. I don't remember having any trouble with it staining. What's your humidity like. Perhaps that's slowing the drying time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) As per Larry & Travis spray Lacquer does the job. Roly PS: I stopped using lemon oil and make my own coating of bees wax and mineral oil I LOVE IT! and a great smell with a nice sheen to it. I make it in small tubs and it lasts forever. Edited May 25, 2014 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maine schroller Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I think I have only been letting them dry overnite, I guess I need to allow more time. Im not sure on the humidity its still rather cool here in maine thanx guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I HAVE USED LEMON OIL ,I STILL HAVE A JAR OF HERE ON THE SHELVES ITS DOES ANICE JOB OF BRINGING OUT THE GRAINBUT THEN IT FADES, THEN YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT ANOTHER COAT. I NOW JUST USE A STAIN AND POLYURETHANE. LEMON OIL JUST DON'T DO THE JOB THAT I LIKE. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Never had any problems with lemon oil, I buff it hard between coats and it dries without any bleeding, and I don't normally put any other finish on top but I do sometime give it a coat of wax. Richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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