need a finish! no idea what to use!

[ayepea!]

hey guys, im pritty much done constructing my DVD cabinet for my HSC.

I am using tassy oak for my timber and i need a finish.

My mate said to use bufing oil. what do you guys think? i dont realy want to change the colour much.

[Claw Hama]

If you want something fast, easy and pretty much fool proof then some Wipe on Poly from Bunnings, shouldn't change the colour of Tassie Oak much. Danish oil is another wipe on easy finish but may make it a little darker, will develop a nice petina after a while. Or some plane old brush on Estapol or similar. Bit harder to get nice with brush strokes and runs etc but a good tuff finish. Shelac is a little more tricky, lovely finish but may send it a little yellow.
Buffing oil is ok too but may be a bit more tricky than the Danish (or Scandanavian oil) oil.
Good luck
Welcome to the forum.

[ayepea!]

i was looking into danish/skandinavian, are they the same thing? i dont mind it going a bit darker and ill see what my teacher thinks tomorrow. :)

[Claw Hama]

Yeh, Danish and Scandanavian are pretty much the same thing. Organoil, Feast Watson, Wattyl all do similar versions. Or you can mix your own if you have access to 30% Estapol/varnish, 30% boiled linseed oil, 30% Tung oil.

[ayepea!]

i talked to my teacher and im going to use satin, it isnt too glossy and not too matt. so thanks for the advice/help :)

[Claw Hama]

Satin what? Wipe on Poly, Estapol ?

[ayepea!]

i think its estapol yeah.

[Dengue]

Is it possible to spray on Danish Oil with a HVLP spray outfit? What is a good solvent for it? How many coats would you do for a book case?